Graduate from the New York School of Dog Grooming in 1985.

Former owner of The Grooming Post Pet Grooming Salon, Long Island, N.Y.

Former professional grooming instructor for N.Y. Board of Cooprative Education Services.

Former professional grooming instructor and manager for the New York Petco Corp. grooming training program.

Additional, Art preforms FREE grooming for animals at the Leon County Animal Shelter in hopes they will be rescued by a loving owner or family.