Kayley Tomkins ICMG
International Certified Master Groomer
- Bark in the Park Kay’s Boutique
- 6
- Blackwater
- www.barkinthepark.org.uk
About me
Hey my name is Kayley and this is my journey… I started my career in the pet industry 9 years ago at the age of 21, setting up our family run dog walking company Bark in the Park. 3 years later I expanded into the grooming industry and learnt to groom alongside the dog walking business and Bark in the Park Kay’s Boutique was born. I now own a high street salon working with four team members. Throughout the last 6 years it has been important to me to continue with my professional development and I now hold the title of International Certified Master Groomer. I continually challenge myself by entering grooming competitions as it helps to keep my skill updated and gains recognition within the profession. A breakdown of my achievements is available on my profile. The Bark in the Park salon is a large open-plan welcoming space. We also have a separate cat room that we also use for dogs who need more reassurance and 121 grooming. My team members are trained on site by me, through our apprenticeship programme. I would love to open a training school one day maybe that will be the next step. Our most recent business adventure is our new online pet store.
Check it out on our website.
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Achievements
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2020/09Passed my Masters written papers. Hound 96% Working 94% Pastoral 93% Toy 93% Now I hold the title International Certified Master Groomer
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2019/11Passed ICMG utility practical exam with 96% on a Bichon Frise. Passed ICMG gundog practical exam on cocker at 90%.
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2019/08Passed my Written Utility Exam with 88%
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2019/03Passed at 96% with Terrier Practical with ICMG Passed at 92% with my Mixed breed Practical for ICMG Passed my written Terrier Paper
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2018 JanStarted my ICMG - Stands for International Certified Master Groomer Passed my Certified Salon Professional and Certified Professional Groomer Written Exam
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2018/12Entered the BIGA Dog Grooming Competition and achieved the Special award with my Bichon Frise
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2018/09Achieved the Title CAPG - Which stands for Certified Advanced Professional Groomer. By passing 3 practical exams. I did a Shih Tzu for my first exam passed at 96% Double Coated Practical 94% Toy Practical 88%
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2018/04Passed Advanced Professional Groomer Written Exam and Mixed Breed Written Exam.
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2017 JulyEntered my First Dog Grooming Competition with a Schnauzer and came 2nd Place
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2017 DecWon Best New Business in Surrey
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2017City and Guilds Diploma Dog Grooming Stylists
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2015Gained Cat Grooming Qualification
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2014 JulyGained City and Guilds Level 3 Introductory to Dog Grooming
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2014 FebCity and Guilds Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant