Barb Kornicky
Castleton,ON
Summary
Owner/operator of my own grooming business and a skilled Pet Stylist over 30 years experience. Focused on maintaining the health and well-being of all dogs (and cats) through professional grooming techniques. Passionate about promoting grooming through client education at the same time keeping current and updated on new techniques and standards in the industry. Conscientious and able to work with a deadline, be adaptable to changing situations in the facility, and have great interpersonal skills when communicating with clients and co-workers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Groomer
K-9 CENTRAL Pet Resort and Spa
01.2008 - Current
- Senior Pet Stylist handling breed standard clips, scissoring styles and difficult or nervous pets
- Admitting, discharge and record keeping of grooming clients
- Coordinate with office staff and other members of the grooming team
- Attend to grooming related phone and email inquiries
- Delegate tasks to others on the grooming team (bathers, kennel staff)
- Advise owners of follow up grooming care, appointment frequency and possible medical concerns of their pets
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
Owner/operator
SHAMPOODLES All Breed Grooming
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Home based grooming salon
- Built client base from zero to over 300 regular and recurring clients
- Groom between 4-6 dogs per day
- Manage all things administrative and client related
- Reminders and follow ups to maintain client frequency and pre-booking
- Keeping clear and accurate records on trims, behavior, medical conditions
- Maintain/repair all equipment regularly
- Oversee an additional groomer and bather
- Organize and run hour long 'mini maintenance' workshops for clients wishing to learn basic brushing and care between grooms
- Attend industry related workshops and seminars
- Compete in grooming competitions/workshops at least 1-2 time per year.
Education
CG -
Bryson Academy of Grooming
Caledon East, ONCertified Master Certificate - Grooming
IPG (International Professional Groomers) Assoc.
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON01.1995
Skills
- IPG Certified Master Groomer
- Works well in fast paced and deadline oriented environments
- Excellent scissoring skills
- Knowledge of breed standard clips
- Knowledgeable in medical issues associated with grooming (including skin, allergy and post-operative conditions)
- Flexible
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Confidence in my skills
- Team player
- Organized
- Self-motivated
- Reliable
Certification
IPG Certification completed to Masters status in 2004
Additional Information
Ontario Dog Groomers Association (OGDA) member since 1997., International Professional Groomers (IPG) member since 2000
Awards
Multiple grooming competition awards in all placements.
References
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Groomer
K-9 CENTRAL Pet Resort and Spa
01.2008 - Current
Owner/operator
SHAMPOODLES All Breed Grooming
01.2000 - 01.2018
CG -
Bryson Academy of Grooming
Certified Master Certificate - Grooming
IPG (International Professional Groomers) Assoc.
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Centennial College
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