TEAM UTSUMI
We'd Like To Take A Moment To Introduce You To Our Team Of Professionals.
Kaori Yamada
USA
Kaori has been breeding poodles for over 30 years and is the handler! She has been awarded in several dog shows and currently runs four dog academies located in Torrance, California.
Junhee Park
SOUTH Korea
Korea kennel federation
FCI 9 GROUP JUDGE
KKF GROOMING JUDGE
MEMBER OF TEAM UTSUMI
- 2014 53TH KKF GROOMING CONTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2014 YANG JEA KKF GROOMING CONTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2016 65TH KKF GROOMING CONTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2017 71TH KKF GROOMING CONTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2017 73TH KKF GROOMNG CONTTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2016 KKF GROOMER OF THIS YEAR
- 2018 KKF GROOMER OF THIS YEAR
- 2021 HYPONIC IGC INTERNATIONAL GROOMING CONTEST POODLE CLASS – 1ST AND “MASTER GROOMER“
- 2022 SUPER ZOO GROOMING CONTEST POODLE CLASS OPEN DIVISION – 1ST PLACE, 1ST PLACE IN GROUP , BEST INTERNATIONAL
Kazuaki Jingu
Japan
Salon owner
JKC judge
Groomania best in show
Pasadena best in show
2002, JKC本部トリミング競技大会理事長賞 on M. Schnauzer in Japan
2004, JKC本部トリミング競技大会理事長賞 on M. Schnauzer in Japan
2009, JKC本部トリミング競技大会理事長賞 on T. Poodle in Japan
2015, Groom Expo West Wire Coated Breeds 2nd Group 2nd on Ｍ.Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2016, Groom Expo West Wire Coated Breeds 1st Group 2nd on Ｍ.Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2017, Groom Expo West Wire Coated Breeds 1st Group 1st on Ｍ.Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
Also, Groom Expo West B. I. S. on M. Poodle in Pasadena CA USA
2018, Groom Expo West All Other Purebreds 3rd on Bichon Frise In Pasadena CA USA
Also, Groom Expo West B. I. S. on M. Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2019, Groom Expo West Sporting Class 3rd Group 3rd on English Cocker Spaniel in Pasadena CA USA
2020, Groomania online edition B. I. S. on M. Schnauzer in Belgium
2023, Groom Expo West Best transformation Award on Bichon Frise in Pasadena CA USA
2023, Hyponic IGC Best All-Round Groomer in Korea
2024, Groom Expo West B Scissoring Award on Bichon Frise in Pasadena CA USA
2025, Jackpod winner at Super Zoo in Las Vegas NV USA
Marta Antil
Dana Chavez-Rey
USA
Dana began her career in animal care as a Lead Veterinary Technician at the North Peninsula Humane Society from 1998 to 2000. During this time, she witnessed firsthand the importance of basic pet care on a broader, community-wide level.
From there, Dana transitioned to emergency veterinary care, serving as a Senior Veterinary Technician at North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency
from 2000 to 2002. Between 2002 and 2005, she worked with a Sacramento-area veterinary corporation specializing in veterinary dentistry, gaining advanced experience in oral health for companion animals.
In 2005, Dana and her husband Alex co-founded A Purrfect Groomer. After operating a successful brick-and-mortar salon for 10 years...
Victor Rosado
USA
All Breeds FCPR/ FCI International All-Around Dog Show Judge. All Rounder FCI Grooming Judge. International and National Master Groomer Certified. Serves as technical advisor and judges' trainer for multiple national canine organization under FCI worldwide.
Yuriko Jingu
japan
2008, JKC Grooming Contest Winning Plucking D class, Best Technical Award with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2010, JKC Grooming Contest B class, Technical Award with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2011, JKC Grooming Contest on A class, Technical Award with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2013, JKC Grooming Contest on A class, Technical Award with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2014, Team Japan Grooming Tournament Hand Stripping, 2nd Place with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2015, JKC Grooming Contest A class Technical Award with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2015, World Championships 8th Place Team in Italy
2016, Groom Expo West Wire coated
Intermediate Class 2nd Place with M. Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2018, JKC Grooming Contest A class, Technical Award, with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2019, Groom Expo West Wire-Coated
Breed, Open Class, 2nd Place with M. Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2019, JKC Grooming Contest A class, Excellent Technical Award 3rd with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2020, Groom Expo West Wire Coated
Breed Open Class 1st Group 1st with M. Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2022, JKC Grooming Contest A class, Excellent Technical Award 2nd with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2023, Groom Expo West Wire Coated
Breed Open Class 2nd Group 2nd with M. Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2023, JKC Grooming Contest A class, Best Technical Award 1st with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2023, Hyponic IGC Knife Breed Open Class 1st with M. Schnauzer in Korea
2024, Groom Expo West Wire Coated
Breed Open Class 2nd with M. Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2024, JKC Grooming Contest A class, Excellent Technical Award 2nd with M. Schnauzer in Japan
2024, FCI World Grooming Championship Team Japan / INDIVIDUAL WORLD CHAMPION Category 1 "Category Winner" with M. Schnauzer in Korea
2025, JKC Grooming Contest A class, Technical Award with M. Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2025, KKF Grooming Contest Teacher
Class, Bronze Medal with M. Schnauzer in Korea
2025, Superzoo Wire Coated
Breed Open Class, 2nd Group 2nd with M. Schnauzer
JKC公認トリマーＡ級
Dog Salon Salt & Pepper 店長
Team UTSUMI
夫婦でオープンしたドッグサロンソルト＆ペッパーの店長。サロンでの仕事をしながら、技術向上・成長の為に長年コンテストに出場し続けている。日本のみならずアメリカ、イタリア、ベルギー、韓国のコンテストに出場。日本、アメリカ、韓国では上級クラスで最優秀賞（1位）を獲得。2015年には初代Groom
Team Japanのメンバーとして、イタリアで開催されたトリミングの世界大会『World Grooming Championship』に参加。2024年にはFCI世界大会Groom
Team Japan カテゴリー１の代表として参加し、INDIVIDUAL WORLD CHAMPION in Category1 （部門優勝）を受賞。EGAとFCIの世界大会で日本代表メンバーをつとめた唯一の日本人グルーマー。
Pietro Vitale
Italy
My name is Pietro Vitale and I am a professional groomer and master groomer from Italy. I have been in this profession for 15 years and I own a salon dedicated to …
Shiho Chihara
Japan
Professional Groomer
2011年
JKC全国トリミング大会C級最優秀賞
最高賞 理事長賞受賞
2012年
JKC全国トリミング競技会B級最優秀賞
JKCトリマーライセンスA級取得 (Groomer License Class A received)
2017年
Osaka Dog Festival Dog Beauty Contest in Osaka Japan: 1st Place
2018年
Happy Grooming Contest in Japan: 1st place on Open StyleSuper zoo in Las Vegas USA: 1st place on both Salon Style Entry Class and Small Poodle Entry Class
2022年
Erile Grooming Studio Contest in Japan : 1st place on Open Class2023年
Groom Expo West Pasadena: 1st place on Poodle Intermediate class