Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Honors And Awards
Certifications And Skills
Certification
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Abigail Pacheco

Abigail Pacheco

Colorado Springs

Summary

Entrepreneur and equine expert with proven success in owning and managing Pacheco Performance Horses. Skilled in horse training, sales, and customer engagement, fostering strong team collaboration and leadership. Achievements include increased sales revenue and enhanced client satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Founder

Kowboy Klothing
04.2024 - Current

Owner/Founder of a small, online western clothing boutique store - kowboyklothing.com.

Equine Advisory Board Member

Arapahoe Community College
03.2018 - Current

Equine Advisory Board Member. Participate in regular meetings, design/adjust/manage curriculum for ACC Equine Program.

Owner/Founder

Pacheco Performance Horses
11.2016 - Current

Owner/Founder. Head horse trainer, consignor, instructor and equine massage therapist.

Veterinary Technician

Vet-1-1
12.2019 - 12.2022

Veterinary Technician. Providing relief veterinary technician work to hospitals in need of help.

Supervisor

Flying Horse Ranch
12.2020 - 07.2022

Supervisor of a dude string and carriage horse operation and breeding program.

Facilitator

Flying Horse Foundation
10.2020 - 04.2021

Facilitator with children and adults in an equine assisted therapy program.

Dog Sitter/House Sitter

Self-employeed
Littleton
01.2011 - 01.2021

Feeding, walking, playing with, and caring for dogs while owners are away.

Administrative Assistant

D. James Nielsen, C.P.A., P.C.
12.2019 - 09.2020

Administrative Assistant. Answer phones, greet clients, scan/file documents, computer work, book appointments, etc.

Nanny

Celusniak Family
Littleton
07.2010 - 09.2020

Weekly in-home childcare for the Celusniak Family for 3 children ages 0 to 10 years.

ER Veterinary Technician

VCA Highlands Ranch Emergency and Specialty Center
Highlands Ranch
12.2018 - 11.2019

ER veterinary technician working relief shifts.

Veterinary Technician/Assistant

VCA Dakota Ridge Animal Hospital
Littleton
04.2017 - 11.2019

Veterinary Technician/Assistant, performing all duties of a CVT and hospital receptionist.

Food Server and Bartender

Wind Crest Retirement and Independent Living Community
Highlands Ranch
05.2016 - 07.2017

Food Server and Bartender for residents in both casual and fine dining restaurants.

Front Desk Associate

Foothills Parks and Recreation District
07.2016 - 02.2017

Front Desk Associate. Performed daily administrative and receptionist duties.

Crew Member

Cold Stone Creamery
06.2014 - 07.2015

Crew member. Served and interacted with customers while maintaining facility.

Volunteer

Morning Star Assisted Living Home
01.2010 - 01.2015

Played piano, interacted with residents through games and conversation.

Catering Assistant

Tempting Thyme
01.2010 - 01.2015

Food prep/service for caterer.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technician

Penn Foster University
Scranton, PA
01-2019

Certificate in Equine Training and Management -

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
12.2018

Certified Equine Massage Therapist -

Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure And Massage
Elizabeth, CO
09.2016

High school diploma -

Homeschool
Littleton, CO
05.2016

Skills

  • Equine training techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Public speaking
  • CPR and first aid
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • WordPress and Squarespace
  • Content creation and strategy
  • Social media management
  • Equine management and care
  • Veterinary procedures
  • Online retail strategies
  • Communication skills
  • Motivational skills
  • Self-awareness and multitasking
  • Organizational skills and professionalism

References

  • Damian Ficca, Instructor at Arapahoe Community College - (720) 201-0934
  • Maria Ruffino, Veterinary Technician at VCA Dakota Ridge Animal Hospital - (607) 267-3371
  • Happy to provide more references at request

Honors And Awards

  • Team Captain, Westernaires Equestrian Team, 2007-2010 & 2013-2016
  • Junior Riding Instructor, Westernaires Equestrian Team, 2009-2016
  • Coaches Award, Dakota Ridge High School Women's Swim Team, 2014
  • Honored Piano Participant, CO State Music Teachers Association, 2012, 2013

Certifications And Skills

  • Certification in Equine Training and Management
  • Certified Equine Massage Therapist - CEMT
  • CPR, AED, and First Aid certified for humans
  • CPR certified for animals
  • Formal training in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint
  • Informal training for WordPress, Squarespace, & Bluehost

Certification

  • Equine massage therapy - 2016
  • Equine training and management - 2018
  • CPR, AED, and First Aid - 2020

Timeline

Owner/Founder

Kowboy Klothing
04.2024 - Current

Supervisor

Flying Horse Ranch
12.2020 - 07.2022

Facilitator

Flying Horse Foundation
10.2020 - 04.2021

Veterinary Technician

Vet-1-1
12.2019 - 12.2022

Administrative Assistant

D. James Nielsen, C.P.A., P.C.
12.2019 - 09.2020

ER Veterinary Technician

VCA Highlands Ranch Emergency and Specialty Center
12.2018 - 11.2019

Equine Advisory Board Member

Arapahoe Community College
03.2018 - Current

Veterinary Technician/Assistant

VCA Dakota Ridge Animal Hospital
04.2017 - 11.2019

Owner/Founder

Pacheco Performance Horses
11.2016 - Current

Front Desk Associate

Foothills Parks and Recreation District
07.2016 - 02.2017

Food Server and Bartender

Wind Crest Retirement and Independent Living Community
05.2016 - 07.2017

Crew Member

Cold Stone Creamery
06.2014 - 07.2015

Dog Sitter/House Sitter

Self-employeed
01.2011 - 01.2021

Nanny

Celusniak Family
07.2010 - 09.2020

Volunteer

Morning Star Assisted Living Home
01.2010 - 01.2015

Catering Assistant

Tempting Thyme
01.2010 - 01.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technician

Penn Foster University

Certificate in Equine Training and Management -

Arapahoe Community College

Certified Equine Massage Therapist -

Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure And Massage

High school diploma -

Homeschool
Abigail Pacheco