Laird Riddell: Lead Guide / Field Coordinator in Santa Barbara, CA
Laird Riddell
Lead Guide / Field Coordinator
Santa Barbara | United States
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Santa Barbara Adventure Company
Lead Guide / Field Coordinator | 02/2012 - Current
As a Lead Guide I am responsible for providing clients with safe and unforgettable experiences in a variety of outdoor activities and venues. These include Hiking, Sea Cave and Coastal Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Wine Country Touring, Surfing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Team Building, Natural and Cultural History, Ecology, and Outdoor Education. As the Field Coordinator I am also responsible for training new guides, developing policies and practices, and maintaining a large inventory of equipment and vehicles.
Mountain Air Sports
Sales Associate | 09/2011 - 03/2012
M/Y Relentless
Chief Mate | 02/2010 - 09/2011
(145' Trinity Motoryacht)
15,102 nm Underway, 330 hrs On Watch
Eastern Mountain Sports & Helly Hansen
Sales Associate | 08/2009 - 02/2010
May 09 - July 09 Travelled around the world (Personal trip)
Voyage of Makulu
Mate, Online Educator | 07/2007 - 11/2007
Fury Watersports, Sunny Days Catamarans
Mate, Reef Guide | 09/2004 - 06/2006
Florida Sea Base (BSA)
Mate, Sailing Instructor | 02/2003 - 08/2004
Philmont Scout Ranch
Guide, Wilderness Instructor | 06/2002 - 08/2002
Middle/Secondary
Substitute Teacher | 08/2001 - 05/2002
Turner USD
Guide, Wilderness Instructor | 06/2001 - 08/2001
Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base (BSA)
Student Teaching/Certification | 08/2000 - 05/2001
University of Kansas Graduate Program