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Sarah Houghton

Granada Hills

Summary

Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and using my creative background to develop innovative solutions for reconciliations as well as building and maintaining clientele. I'm dedicated to providing the best service and educating pet parents on the best way to care for their pet. I have developed a knowledge and understanding on animal behavior and how to handle a stressful environment while keeping a calm, confident demeanor. Additionally, maintaining a clean and safe work space while delivering high-quality results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Pet Stylist

Petsmart
05.2021 - Current
  • Promoting a clean, safe work environment
  • Customer service; developing relationships with reoccurring clients.
  • Effective time management
  • Educating Pet Parents on proper coat maintenance
  • Hair styling including breed standard cuts and safe de-matting of pelted coats
  • Assisting with training and developing new stylists
  • Participating in Continued Stylist Education Courses
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Inventory management

Sales Associate

Cotton On
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Money management/cashier
  • Visual displays for merchandise
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds
  • Customer service
  • Theft prevention

Assistant

FacePaint LA
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Face paint artist
  • Model; including a promotion for Words With Friends
  • Scheduling
  • Customer service with all ages

Education

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

College of The Canyons
06-2021

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Organized
  • Innovative problem solving
  • Ability to work independently or within a team setting
  • Recognize and analyze animal behavior
  • Customer engagement
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Professional Pet Stylist

Petsmart
05.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Cotton On
07.2018 - 12.2019

Assistant

FacePaint LA
01.2012 - 12.2014

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

College of The Canyons
Sarah Houghton