Owner Resume Example Echelon Kennels

OWNER

Summary

Since the age of fourteen, I have dedicated my life and career to the care, conditioning, competitive sport, and grooming of dogs. Although I would like to continue with my passion to some degree; in May 2012, I underwent a spinal fusion, and I am no longer able to groom dogs for a living. Because of this, I am currently looking for a receptionist job in a field that I am already very familiar with. I am a highly motivated person, and worked independently for over six years at my last job.

Highlights

Experience answering phones in a Veterinary Office.
Familiar with IDEXX and Cornerstone software.

Over 16 years of experience in training dogs.
Can teach grooming lessons / quality control.

Experience

01/1999 - Current

Echelon Kennels － Sparta, MichiganOwner

At the age of fourteen, I began competing with my Alaskan Malamutes in American Kennel Club sanctioned dog shows.
With this choice of career, it made me a very competitive groomer.
I am a breeder of Alaskan Malamutes.
I have also trained my dogs in agility, obedience, conformation, and weight pull events.

01/2000 - 01/2007

Canine Design － Comstock Park, MIProfessional Pet Groomer

I began working and grooming my own dogs at this business in 2000, at the age of fifteen.
I was hired in as a dog bather, to be trained on the job as a dog groomer.
I was employed here as I attended high school, and continued while I pursued college.
I was hired in as a full time groomer in 2004 and worked here for many years before deciding to independently groom at Thornwood Veterinary Clinic.
At the end of 2011, I returned shortly to Canine Design to help with fill-in work, but did not return because of my back injury.

03/2005 - 08/2005

Carlos J. Puig "Handling With Style" － Round Lake, ILProfessional Dog Show Handler's Assistant / Groomer

After about six years of experience showing dogs on my own, I decided to further my knowledge by working for one of the Nation's "Top" dog show handlers.
Here, I learned different training methods, as well as perfecting the art of grooming and handling some of the top dogs in the country.
While traveling four-to-five days a week, my training included fault grooming, and the specifics of "AKC Standardized" trimming.
While living at the kennel, I was also responsible for the care and conditioning of approximately forty dogs at any given time.

01/2006 - 01/2012

Mary Beecher & Craig Padgett "Hobby Hill Kennels" － Comstock Park, MIAssistant to Professional Dog Show Handlers / Groomer

During the time I worked for Carlos, I was introduced to Mary Beecher and Craig Padgett who specialized in handling terriers.
Wanting to further my education once again, I decided to move back and learn the art of hand stripping, since hand stripping is much more difficult and specialized than grooming other breeds.
I worked for Mary and Craig until they went out of business in 2012.

10/2007 - 01/2012

Thornwood Veterinary Clinic & Kennel － Ada, MichiganGrooming, Kennel Tech, Veterinary Assistant

Immediately after leaving my job at Canine and Feline Design, I was hired in at Thornwood Veterinary Clinic in Ada, Michigan.
Along with making my own hours working on commission, I was in charge of gaining my own clients for grooming.
While starting my new business, I also worked in the boarding kennel, and as an assistant/tech to the Veterinarians.
After over five years of gaining exceptional clients, a busy schedule, and great career.I am unfortunately no longer able to groom dogs because of a spinal fusion I had in May 2012.

Education

2017

Davenport College － Grand Rapids, MI, USABusiness

I attended Davenport College briefly in 2007, and currently plan to attend their School of Business starting on March 4, 2013.

2004

Calvin College － Grand Rapids, Mi, USAUndergrad

2003

Sparta High School － Sparta, MI, USAHigh School Diploma

Accomplishments

I have been in the sport of showing dogs since 1999, and over that time I have placed them in the Top 20, received a BISS, and numerous National Specialty placements. I have also shown at The Westminster Kennel Club and The Eukanuba Tournament of Champions.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Echelon Kennels
Canine Design
Carlos J. Puig "Handling With Style"
Mary Beecher & Craig Padgett "Hobby Hill Kennels"
Thornwood Veterinary Clinic & Kennel

School Attended

Davenport College
Calvin College
Sparta High School

Job Titles Held:

Owner
Professional Pet Groomer
Professional Dog Show Handler's Assistant / Groomer
Assistant to Professional Dog Show Handlers / Groomer
Grooming, Kennel Tech, Veterinary Assistant

Degrees

Business
Undergrad
High School Diploma

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