Highlights:

Skills:management, IT literate, confident, competent, communication

Business Owner/Manager 12/2004 - current
Crofts Dog Grooming, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire United Kingdom
Industry: Pet Salons
Head groomer/Manager from 2004 - 2010, then purchased business when owner retired. As of 2010 I have been the owner of this business.
My duties were; supervising a member of staff who was either a trainee or just support staff. I would handle cash, deal with customers and advise on the best way forward regarding their dog. I would organise insurances, licenses and advertising for the business along with being responsible for the daily banking. I purchased the business when the previous owner retired. I was responsible for taking the business forward along with offering the customers other payment methods, moving to better and more forward looking premises where there is room to grow the business more.--
Self Employed Groomer 01/2002 - 12/2004
Paws Dog Grooming, Worcester, Worcestershire United Kingdom
Industry: Pet Salons
Self employed groomer.
I was the owner and sole groomer. I moved Best of Breed into "Paws" where there was a better customer base. I would wash and clip dogs, advise customers of their animals needs regarding cuts and trims taking into consideration the individual dogs’ skin condition, hair type and coat condition. I also took responsibility for my own tax, book balancing and banking and keeping stock at operational levels.--
Self Employed Groomer 12/2001 - 12/2002
Best of Breed, Malvern Link, Worcestershire United Kingdom
Industry: Pet Salons
Self Employed Groomer
I was the owner and sole groomer. I would wash and clip dogs, advise customers of their animals needs regarding cuts and trims taking into consideration the individual dogs’ skin condition, hair type and coat condition. I also took responsibility for my own tax, book balancing and banking and keeping stock at operational levels.--
Assistant Manager 01/1999 - 11/2001
Warehouse womens fashion, Worcester, Worcestershire United Kingdom
Industry: Retail
Assistant manager, I left to open up a dog grooming salon.
In this role I was responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the store. I would set up the floats in the cash registers daily, supervise up to 10 members of staff, handle complaints, hire and fire (where necessary) and cash up at the end of the trading day. I would also receive stock and conduct regular inventories.--

Priory High School 09/1993 - 05/1998
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Degree: High School Or Below
Major:English Language
Graduated with 8 GCSE's

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