Cherri Stollings
Kokomo
Summary
Accomplished, reliable, energetic worker with a solid history of achievement in machinery production and grooming management. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include machine operating, grooming and housekeeping. Works well in fast paced areas.
Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and safely lifting heavy loads.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Groomer
Animal Wellness Center
Kokomo
01.2025 - Current
- Greeted clients and their pets in a friendly and professional manner.
- Resolved any issues that arose during grooming sessions in an appropriate manner.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers both verbally and in writing.
- Cleaned and sanitized tools between each use according to established standards.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
Professional Groomer
Old town horse and pet
Tucson
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Trained new employees on proper grooming techniques, safety protocols, and customer service skills.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via telephone or email in a courteous manner.
- Observed animals closely to detect signs of discomfort during grooming sessions.
- Assisted with general housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping floors, as needed.
- Performed bathing, brushing, trimming and clipping, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and other related services for dogs of all breeds.
- Maintained accurate records of client information, pet health care data and products used for each session.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and operated safely at all times.
- Educated owners about proper coat maintenance after each session was completed.
Housekeeper
White Stallion Ranch
Tucson
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Services including cleaning tubs, toilets, sinks and mirrors in bathrooms, making beds and sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors.
- Replace towels, take out their trash, and replace bed linens.
- Flipping rooms once guests have checked out including replacing all linens, gathering all trash, replacing all towels and bath mats.
- Replacing all amenities, dusting the entire room, dusting and cleaning windows and window panes, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming all areas of the room.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
Professional Groomer
Pet's Choice
Kokomo
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Answering phones, making appointments for grooms and baths.
- Clipping nails, bathing, full grooming for dogs and cats.
- Bird wing tipping, and other small animal nail clippings.
- Sweeping and mopping floors, disinfecting tubs, floors, kennels, tables and equipment.
Professional Machine Operator
Chrysler
Kokomo
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Perform various functions for production machinery, run a selected amount of product each day, work and fix small issues with machinery, conveyor belts, electronic eyes, elevators, rollers and product flaws.
- Sweeping and mopping work areas and free them of oil, metal shavings and water.
- Keep product number logs for the day and week.
Education
High School Diploma - Core 40 diploma
Caston Junior-Senior High School
Fulton , IN 08.1994 - 06.2006
Skills
- Skilled leader
- Time efficient worker
- Works well in teams or alone
- Patient worker
- Fast learner
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
- Health and safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Strong communication
Timeline
Professional Groomer
Animal Wellness Center
01.2025 - Current
Professional Groomer
Old town horse and pet
08.2018 - 06.2024
Housekeeper
White Stallion Ranch
11.2017 - 04.2018
Professional Groomer
Pet's Choice
04.2017 - 08.2017
Professional Machine Operator
Chrysler
03.2013 - 03.2017
High School Diploma - Core 40 diploma
Caston Junior-Senior High School
08.1994 - 06.2006