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Nicola Bower

Sheffield ,North Yorkshire

Summary

Qualified animal care worker with extensive experience cutting, clippering and hand-stripping various breeds. Compassionate and caring to deliver positive experiences for pets and owners. [Area of certification] certified. Professional [Job Title] confidently handling grooming needs for various breeds and temperaments. Adept at calming nervous pets to cut and style coats to exact customer requirements. Regularly attends development workshops to improve animal care capabilities.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work history

Self employed pet carer

Barkers
Sheffield , South Yorkshire
05.1995 - Current
  • Groomed horses for competition days to meet established presentation standards.
  • Cleaned and brushed horses' coats for silky smooth finished look.
  • Replaced bedding in thoroughly cleaned stalls for hygienic animal living quarters.
  • Managed equine exercise regimes, closely monitoring horse performance and wellbeing.
  • Handled large dogs with firm approach.
  • Treated all dogs with kindness and care, providing regular updates to owners for continued trust.
  • Managed dog walking duties for [Number] dogs, ensuring timely pickups and adequate exercise.
  • Utilised knowledge of local walking spots to ensure dogs had safe, secure exercise and exploration.
  • Earned dogs' trust by maintaining friendly, approachable demeanour.
  • Identified and addressed signs of stress or discomfort, notifying owners immediately.
  • Followed established process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, matting and parasites.
  • Contributed to repeat business and referrals by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Developed client relationships through careful listening and effective question response.

Car parts advisor

Lex Volvo
Sheffield , Sheffield
10.1989 - 05.2005
  • Met trading terms and account procedures for compliant parts acquisition.
  • Checked incoming parts against delivery notes to limit stock discrepancies.
  • Updated stock systems regularly for reliable availability information.
  • Stored incoming inventory in correct locations for organised stock access.
  • Organised motor vehicle parts inventory in alignment with company procedures.
  • Identified customer parts requirements and provided potential alternatives for hard-to-find parts.
  • Greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
  • Ordered cost-efficient vehicle parts and accessories from reputable suppliers.
  • Advised customers on prices for budget and premium parts and accessories.
  • Processed parts orders and coordinated shipping to align deliveries with customer deadlines.

Education

GCSEs -

Brad field school
Sheffield
09/1984 - 05/1989

Skills

  • State regulations knowledge
  • Client documentation

Timeline

Self employed pet carer

Barkers
05.1995 - Current

Car parts advisor

Lex Volvo
10.1989 - 05.2005

GCSEs -

Brad field school
09/1984 - 05/1989

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