Brittany Vanderhoff
Yadkinville
Summary
Resourceful professional with expertise in household management and dog grooming. Proven ability in crisis management and conflict resolution, enhancing family dynamics through effective communication. Committed to fostering positive relationships and providing support in challenging situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
Virginia Beach
02.2015 - Current
- Managed daily schedules and routines to enhance household efficiency.
- Organized educational activities that fostered children's learning and development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance during challenging situations to help children navigate challenges.
- Maintained a clean, organized living environment to ensure family comfort.
- Developed budgets and tracked household expenses effectively.
- Communicated regularly with teachers regarding children's progress and needs.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, promoting empathy and positive self-concepts.
- Conflict resolution, rapid decision-making, and de-escalation.
Dog Groomer
Paws and Purrs
Virginia Beach
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Bathed and groomed dogs to maintain cleanliness and appearance.
- Trimmed fur using clippers, scissors, and other grooming tools.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Created consistent workflows by assisting with washing, drying and folding duties.
- Communicated with pet owners about grooming needs and services provided.
- Maintained a clean and organized grooming area for safety and efficiency.
- Handled pets with care, enhancing comfort and minimizing stress during grooming.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments to optimize client flow and service delivery.
- Handled cash transactions accurately when accepting payment from customers.
- Ensured safety of animals at all times by following established safety protocols.
- Sanitized equipment after each use, ensuring a clean and safe grooming environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Studio Arts
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA12-2011
Skills
- Financial planning
- Appointment scheduling
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Positive reinforcement
- Crisis management
- Adaptability
- Creative thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Program development
- Household management
- Schedule management
- Behavior observation
- Decision making
- Reliability
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
02.2015 - Current
Dog Groomer
Paws and Purrs
01.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Arts - Studio Arts
Tidewater Community College