ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich found her calling as a dog groomer after immigrating from Ukraine in 1989 and working part-time as a bather. She honed her skills at some of New York’s finest grooming salons before stepping into the competitive grooming scene in 2006. Pina quickly made a name for herself, winning prestigious titles like Best In Show, Best All Around Groomer, the Lynne Carver Award (twice), and the Liz Paul Memorial Award. She also triumphed at the Winner’s Circle Jackpot in 2011 and earned the World Dog Show’s World Champion Award. From 2008 to 2013, Pina was a proud member of GroomTeam USA, competing internationally and helping her team win a Silver and two Gold medals.
Beyond her achievements in grooming, Pina is celebrated as a judge, instructor, and speaker. In 2014, she was honored with the Cardinal Crystal Award for Judge of the Year and the Barkleigh Honors Award for Up & Coming Speaker of the Year. As a National Certified Master Groomer (NCMG) with the National Dog Groomers of America, she also served as a Certifier for many years.
Pina’s passion for education brings her around the world for conferences, seminars, and workshops, including the PM Mastery Series with Ann Martin. In 2021, she launched Niira to provide top-notch, affordable grooming tools. Her journey with Groom Haüs began at its inception, and in 2024, she officially joined as Education Director and co-owner.
Pina is also deeply involved with Kiyara Poodles, Kerryfield Kennels, and Krizma Kennels, where she has bred and co-owned numerous champion Poodles and Kerry Blue Terriers. Her dedication to excellence and education has made her a beloved, well-known, and respected figure in the grooming community for good reason.
Tess Anastasia Oliver is an award-winning dog groomer based out of Miami with certifications in Non-Sporting and Long-Legged Terriers. With over 12 years working in the grooming industry and 7 years as a business owner, she is an excellent source of knowledge in both styling and entrepreneurship.
Tess specializes in personality trims, modified show-to-pet trims, and Asian Fusion style trims. Throughout her career, she has continued to expand her knowledge and education by taking advantage of numerous seminars, webinars, certificate courses, and group lessons, as well as frequent private lessons with industry leaders like Pina Pinkusevich, Lindsey Dicken, & Mackensie Murphy to perfect specific trims and techniques. She especially enjoys taking lessons from different experts on the same trim, taking critiques and advice from every one she meets and mashing it all into her own unique perspective.
Over the years, Tess has shown Shetland Sheepdogs as well as Bedlington Terriers for the AKC, and can provide show grooming for both breeds as well as Golden Retrievers. Today, she competes in grooming contests with her retired Multi-Group Placing Grand Champion Bedlington Terrier and keeps her show Golden Retriever clients groomed for their respective handlers.
Tess is the proud owner of Best In Show Pet Spa and with a full client list on recurring 1-6 week schedules, and a 4-year-long waitlist with hundreds of households, it is no surprise that Tess is one of the most sought-after mobile groomers in the Miami area. #305tillIdie















Anita –
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I saw new drying technique, and with explanations it made perfect sense. Thank you very, very much for this. Hvala!
erinneuner –
It was helpful that both groomers did their own method on each side of the dog so we could learn different options. Banter was entertaining
Rachel Haines –
I LOVED this webinar! Learned so much and I got to use everything I learned on a regular de-shed husky client of mine a few days later. It’s the best he’s ever looked! Loved the detail they went into about achieving a breed standard groom in addition to the pet groom.
Macy Tade –
Very informative. Will be trying some new things on my next husky deshed.
Shannon Vincent –
Super informative, and a good visual step by step on how to achieve a good finish on a deshed.
Mallory Beaver –
I loved this webinar! I laughed, I ohhh, ahhh’d, I gained some valuable information! Can’t wait to dig in to some more videos 😊
Linda Ruckle –
Another great webinar Pina
Shavon –
Learn some new tips. Thank you guys.