Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Johnnie Karbowiak

Wollongong

Summary

Seeking a full time position as a dog groomer, is a dedicated and improving groomer with experience at multiple salons and animal care businesses and not-for-profits, proficient in clipping and scissoring techniques. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and safe animal handling, ensuring a positive experience for both pets and owners. Committed to maintaining high hygiene standards and enhancing the well-being of all animals in care, and interested in ongoing training with plenty of room for growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Grooming Assistant

Furry 'N' Fabulous Pet Boutique
11.2024 - 09.2025
  • Groomed dogs of various breeds and temperaments independently and assisted from start to finish
  • Assisted senior groomers and retail staff
  • Booked and managed appointments
  • Provided customer service by drop offs and pick ups, consultations, selling products, booking appointments responding to feedback, and building groomer-owner relationships
  • Maintained cleanliness of salon
  • Followed opening and closing procedures

Volunteer Kennel Assistant

RSPCA
03.2025 - Current
  • Provided daily care and monitoring for animals, ensuring safety and well-being.
  • Assisted in feeding, grooming, and exercising pets according to established protocols.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kennel facilities, promoting hygienic conditions for animals.
  • Monitored animal behaviour and reported any health concerns to veterinary staff.
  • Walked and exercised dogs

Bather

Impeccable Pets
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Bathed and dried dogs of various breeds and temperaments
  • Assisted senior groomers in pre-cut coat preparation, nail clips, and hygiene
  • Maintained cleanliness of salon
  • Prepared and cleaned holding cages

Grooming Trainee

Barkingham Palace
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Acquired training in scissoring and clipping skills
  • Bathed and dried dogs of various breeds and
    temperaments
  • Maintained cleanliness of salon

Grooming Trainee

Wollongong K9 Academy
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Acquired training and experience
    in clipping and haircuts, completed full
    grooms
  • Bathed and dried dogs of various breeds
    and temperaments
  • Maintained cleanliness of salon

Volunteer Animal Attendant

Sydney Cats and Dogs Home
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Safely handled and walked dogs of various
    temperaments and breeds
  • Provided dog training and enrichment activities
  • Cleaned kennels quickly and efficiently
  • Followed hygiene, quarantine and work safety
    protocols
  • Supported staff in ad-hoc jobs

Education

Certificate III - Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)

TAFE NSW
Yallah
07-2024

Certificate II - Animal Care

TAFE NSW
NSW
06-2023

Skills

  • Certificate II Animal Care Training
  • Certificate III Animal Care Services
    (Pet Grooming)
  • Bathing and drying dogs of
    various coat types effectively
  • Completing basic full grooms according to customer preferences
  • Clipping, scissoring, nail clipping, ear cleaning and plucking
  • Coat Preparation techniques
  • Safe Animal handling
  • Work Health and Safety
  • Basic Animal First Aid
  • Proficient with cleaning, sanitation
    and hygiene procedures

Timeline

Volunteer Kennel Assistant

RSPCA
03.2025 - Current

Dog Grooming Assistant

Furry 'N' Fabulous Pet Boutique
11.2024 - 09.2025

Grooming Trainee

Wollongong K9 Academy
06.2024 - 09.2024

Grooming Trainee

Barkingham Palace
03.2024 - 11.2024

Bather

Impeccable Pets
01.2024 - 11.2024

Volunteer Animal Attendant

Sydney Cats and Dogs Home
09.2022 - 07.2023

Certificate III - Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)

TAFE NSW

Certificate II - Animal Care

TAFE NSW
Johnnie Karbowiak