Adam Heckenberg
Pismo Beach,CA
Summary
Highly motivated firefighter cadet and recent college graduate with a passion of serving my community in times of crisis and wellbeing. Equipped with years of experience thriving in dynamic work environments, I am committed to hard work, dedication and integrity. I effectively work as part of a team to successfully accomplish goal oriented tasks. Prepared for my career as a firefighter, with an unwavering passion to continue my education and training in search and rescue, get my paramedic license and more. I am eager to learn more and contribute my skills and dedication to ensuring public safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tree Trimmer
Private Arborist
Arroyo Grande, CA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked part time under an acquaintance and his small operation tree trimming service. Observed mechanics of tree trimming, and how to operate machinery like chainsaws, wood chippers, excavators and skids.
- Transported debris from job sites to designated disposal areas.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work including sweeping debris away from walkways, driveways, lawns.
Server
The Cracked Crab
Pismo Beach, CA
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies, ensuring the successful flow of the restaurant
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Server, Barback, Busser
Rooster Creek Tavern
Arroyo Grande, CA
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Extremely busy restaurant requiring employees to be sharp at all times, with little time to rest.
- Increased knowledge in customer service and semi-formal dining etiquette.
- Assisted with the bars ebb and flow, prepared garnishes, poured beer and wine and restocked all drinks
Farm Hand
Talley Farms
Arroyo Grande
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintenance of lemon and avocado orchards totaling over 5,000 acres
- Frequent 60 hour weeks
- Intense physical labor, lifting tree limbs and other objects weighing 100+ pounds
Retail Sales Associate
Pancho's Surf Shop
Pismo Beach, CA
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Pancho's was my first job and taught me everything I now know about customer service, as well as the importance of work ethic and teamwork
- Cash register operation, wetsuit and surfboard rentals as well as sales, interacting with tourists from all over the world as well as locals
- Monitored the store for theft on a frequent basis
Education
Vocational - Firefighter Academy
Shasta College
Redding, CA05-2024
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA12-2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Arroyo Grande High School
Arroyo Grande05-2020
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Basic Life Support BLS
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Swimming and Water Safety
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Interpersonal Communication
Affiliations
- Avid hiker and backpacker
- Well rounded outdoorsman
- Tending to my family farm in Iowa
Certification
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- AHA CPR Certified
- FEMA ICS - 100, ICS - 200, ICS - 700, ICS - 800
- Pipeline Emergencies
- Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
- Operational Low Angle Rope Rescue
- Vehicle Extrication
- Firefighter Survival
- RIC Operations
- Fire Control 3 & 4
- S - 212
- Firefighter 1 (In Progress - Completed May 18th, 2024)
References
- Jeremiah Glass (EMT Instructor) - (805) 766 - 5143
- Austin Alameda (Pancho's Surf Shop, General Manager) - (805) 710 - 5332
- Engineer Dejon Slape (Shasta Fire Academy, Lead Instructor) - (530) 945 - 1930
- Josh Hale (Rooster Creek Tavern, Manager) - (805) 215 - 9888
- Jamie Habig (Cracked Crab General Manager) - (805) 723 - 4567
- Joey Soto (Tree Trimmer Foreman) - (805) 668 - 7977
Timeline
Tree Trimmer
Private Arborist
06.2023 - 12.2023
Server
The Cracked Crab
11.2022 - 12.2023
Server, Barback, Busser
Rooster Creek Tavern
03.2021 - 11.2022
Farm Hand
Talley Farms
11.2020 - 03.2021
Retail Sales Associate
Pancho's Surf Shop
03.2017 - 03.2020
Vocational - Firefighter Academy
Shasta College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Cuesta College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cuesta College
High School Diploma -
Arroyo Grande High School