Adam Long
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Proven, compassionate, personable, calm, and resilient hands-on learner with a diverse base of work experience who thrives on interacting with and helping people. Strong professionalism, problem-solving, time management, teamwork, and communication abilities, combined with extensive experience in high-stress environments. An ideal candidate for high-paced and challenging nursing environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Cook
Feel Good Foods Organic Catering
Santa Cruz, CA
11.2015 - Current
- Prepared high-end organic food in a fast-paced environment, working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Sourced ingredients and supplies.
- Managed event sites and timelines with clients and front-of-house staff.
Rock Climbing Guide
Adventure Out
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2011 - 07.2016
- Facilitated instruction in basic and advanced rock climbing techniques, emphasizing proper equipment usage.
- Led outdoor rock climbing excursions for new and experienced climbers, prioritizing safety.
- Inspected and maintained climbing gear to uphold safety standards.
Procurement Specialist
Reel Solar Inc.
San Jose, California
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Coordinated all aspects of supply chain, logistics, facility improvements, capital equipment acquisition, and services for a $30M solar technology R&D facility.
- Developed and maintained a purchasing database.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors, partners, and team members.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement activities.
Wilderness Ranger
National Park Service
Yosemite National Park
06.2007 - 11.2010
- Issued Wilderness Permits in accordance with the Yosemite Wilderness Management Plan
- Educated visitors on minimum-impact camping skills, backcountry safety, wildlife, current conditions, and park features.
- Patrolled wilderness areas to ensure visitor safety and compliance, monitor resources, manage wildlife, and maintain trails.
- Provided medical assistance to park visitors at the Wilderness First Responder level, in remote backcountry areas, with minimal medical equipment.
- Evaluated patients, provided care, and initiated complex, multi-day evacuations with limited resources, difficult radio communication, and adverse conditions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to enforce park regulations.
Education
Associate Of Science (AS) - Nursing
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA12-2025
Bachelor Of Fine Arts (BFA) - Photography
California College of The Arts
Oakland, CA12-2007
Skills
- Compassion
- Patient care
- Wilderness Emergency Medicine
- Team collaboration
- Supply chain management
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Database management
- Word, Excel, Cerner, Epic, Outlook
Certification
AHA Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Custom Section 1
- one of my biggest passions in life is seeing someones true energy come out. I am pursing a carreer as a nurse to help people in moments that the may not wish to endour.
Timeline
Cook
Feel Good Foods Organic Catering
11.2015 - Current
Rock Climbing Guide
Adventure Out
06.2011 - 07.2016
Procurement Specialist
Reel Solar Inc.
01.2011 - 09.2015
Wilderness Ranger
National Park Service
06.2007 - 11.2010
Associate Of Science (AS) - Nursing
Cabrillo College
Bachelor Of Fine Arts (BFA) - Photography
California College of The Arts