Sophia Aldecoa
Candler
Summary
Assisted with bird feeding and observation in aviary at Miami Zoo. Supported bird husbandry efforts through daily care tasks. Currently provide animal care at Animal Haven of Asheville.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Wonder Dog
09.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality grooming services, enhancing dog appearance and comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness of grooming tools and workstations, ensuring a safe environment.
- Collaborated with pet owners to assess specific grooming needs and preferences.
- Educated clients on proper pet care practices and post-grooming maintenance.
- Supervised junior groomers, offering training and support in grooming techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
Dog Groomer
Augie Pet Spa
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Implemented efficient scheduling practices, optimizing workflow during peak hours.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Prepared pets for grooming by conducting thorough assessments of their coat condition, overall health, and temperament, ensuring an appropriate and safe approach.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Educated clients on proper at-home pet care, strengthening their bond with their pets while promoting healthy habits between visits.
Zookeeper
Jungle Island
05.2013 - 2020
- Ensured animal welfare by monitoring health and behavior daily.
- Managed feeding schedules and dietary needs for diverse species.
- Developed and implemented enrichment activities to stimulate animal behaviors.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in animal care.
- Collaborated with veterinary teams to address medical concerns effectively.
- Led educational programs for visitors, enhancing public understanding of wildlife conservation.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of animal habitats to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained safe and clean exhibit areas for animals and visitors through regular upkeep and sanitation procedures.
- Developed strong bonds with individual animals through positive reinforcement training techniques, promoting trust and cooperation.
- Minimized stress on animals during routine husbandry tasks by employing low-stress handling techniques based on each species'' unique characteristics.
- Improved animal welfare by implementing enrichment programs and providing specialized diets for various species.
Education
No Degree - Dog Grooming
Merryfield School of Pet Grooming
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Animal handling expertise
- Relationship building
- Customer service
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Wonder Dog
09.2022 - Current
Dog Groomer
Augie Pet Spa
07.2021 - 09.2022
Zookeeper
Jungle Island
05.2013 - 2020
No Degree - Dog Grooming
Merryfield School of Pet Grooming