Bret Weaver

Experienced professional pet stylist with hands-on experience delivering full-service dog grooming, client consultations, salon operations, and personalized care for dogs with a wide range of coats, temperaments, and grooming needs. Proven ability to independently manage a grooming salon, build strong client relationships, drive service and retail sales, maintain a safe and sanitary environment, and provide consistent, quality grooming results.

Pet Stylist at Petco (2026-02 – 2026-07)

• Provided full-service dog grooming including bathing, drying, brushing, de-shedding, clipper work, hand scissoring, breed-appropriate trims, nail care, ear care, and finishing.
• Consulted with pet parents to understand grooming goals, coat condition, behavioral considerations, and ongoing maintenance needs.
• Worked as part of a four-person grooming team while maintaining salon safety, sanitation, organization, and quality standards.
• Built client trust through attentive communication, consistent service, and individualized care for dogs with varying temperaments and grooming requirements.

Pet Stylist / Solo Salon Groomer at Petco (2026-07 – 2026-09)

• Independently operated the grooming salon, responsible for 100% of grooming appointments, salon duties, service sales, client communication, sanitation, organization, and daily workflow.
• Managed grooming services from check-in and consultation through bathing, grooming, finishing, client communication, and pickup.
• Maintained strong relationships with 100+ clients and actively rebuilt the salon's client base through direct outreach and personalized follow-up.
• Averaged approximately $1,500 in weekly grooming and service sales while independently managing the salon's daily business.
• Managed appointment scheduling, service recommendations, product and service sales, salon readiness, and inventory-related responsibilities.
• Handled dogs with a range of coat types, temperaments, and grooming needs while prioritizing safety, comfort, and professional grooming standards.

Owner / Event Services Professional at BLW Decor Events & Services (2023 – 2025)

• Managed client-facing event services from initial consultation and planning through execution and follow-up.
• Coordinated schedules, customer communication, service details, supplies, and day-of logistics while maintaining a professional client experience.
• Operated independently as a small-business owner, balancing sales, organization, customer service, and operational responsibilities.

High School Diploma – Gaffney High School

Associate in Business Management – Spartanburg Community College (2009)