Work Preference
Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Timeline
Dog Grooming Portfolio
Hi, I’m

Katie Hains

Dog Groomer
Longmont,CO

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Retail Warehouse ClerkManagerAccounting AssistantProfessional Dog Groomer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Longmont, CO, CO
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancement4-day work weekPaid time offWork-life balance

Summary

Experienced dog groomer with a strong passion for animal care and grooming. Dedicated to re-entering the industry, bringing enhanced skills in management, customer relations, and scheduling gained from recent professional roles, which complement her proven expertise in high-quality grooming. Proven ability to provide high-quality grooming services and enhance pet well-being. Committed to maintaining a safe and positive environment for all dogs.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Eldora Ski Resort

Retail Warehouse Clerk
11.2025 - 05.2026

Job overview

  • Managed inventory flow, processing incoming shipments and facilitating timely stock replenishment to ensure maximum product availability.
  • Provided expert product recommendations and resolved customer inquiries, leveraging strong communication skills to enhance the shopping experience.
  • Maintained a professional, organized, and inviting retail environment through meticulous merchandise display and store upkeep.

Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting Office

Manager
05.2023 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Coordinated and managed daily tour and activity scheduling for all rafting guides, ensuring seamless operational flow.
  • Managed all front desk operations and high-volume customer communications, handling 100+ inquiries daily via phone, email, and in-person.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, achieving and maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Oversaw core administrative and financial processes, including inventory monitoring, cash management, and payroll processing.
  • Managed new employee onboarding, including overseeing the hiring process and developing comprehensive training materials on office procedures and policies.

Your Books Balance

Accounting Assistant
10.2022 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Managed accurate financial record-keeping and cash flow by processing all customer payments and utilizing QuickBooks for data maintenance.
  • Conducted regular bank statement reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Assisted in core payroll functions and employee time tracking.
  • Generated monthly financial reports, providing management with data for informed decision-making.

A Dogs World *Previously Doggy Dog World

Professional Dog Groomer
03.2012 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Provided professional grooming services for various dog breeds and sizes.
  • Executed high-quality, breed-specific grooming services for diverse canine breeds, utilizing advanced techniques and professional tools including clippers, scissors, and shears.
  • Ensured canine comfort and safety through expert animal handling and restraint techniques, continually monitoring dogs for signs of stress or discomfort.
  • Managed comprehensive client relations, including consultations on grooming preferences, education on post-grooming care, and providing product recommendations to enhance pet well-being.
  • Streamlined salon efficiency by overseeing inventory management, maintaining cleanliness standards, and developing and training new employees on technical grooming and safety protocols.
  • Previously Doggy Dog World

Education

Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Littleton

High School Diploma

University Overview

Skills

  • Dog grooming
  • Animal handling expertise
  • Client relationship management
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Heavy lifting
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Unpacking merchandise
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Retail Warehouse Clerk
Eldora Ski Resort
11.2025 - 05.2026
Manager
Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting Office
05.2023 - 08.2025
Accounting Assistant
Your Books Balance
10.2022 - 04.2025
Professional Dog Groomer
A Dogs World *Previously Doggy Dog World
03.2012 - 10.2022
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
High School Diploma

Dog Grooming Portfolio

Dog Grooming Portfolio

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PFnsrMEujeCtErQ26

Katie HainsDog Groomer