Fiery
Heather (Blakley) Long has a diverse range of work experience. Heather is currently employed at Fiery since 2023 as a Product Marketing Manager. Prior to that, they worked at EFI from 2018 to 2023. At EFI, they held the position of Product Marketing Manager where they were responsible for project management, creation of marketing collateral, and executing product marketing campaigns. Heather was also a Product Marketing Contractor at EFI from 2018 to 2020.
Before their time at EFI, Heather worked at University Graphic Systems as a Lean Management Intern in 2011 and as a Knowledge Management Intern in 2010. Additionally, they gained experience working at Newark Summer Swim as a Supervisor and Swim Instructor from 2007 to 2010.
Heather (Blakley) Long earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Communication from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where they attended from 2008 to 2012. In addition to their formal education, they obtained various certifications including the California Boater Safety Card from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways in April 2020. Heather also holds certifications in scuba diving from PADI and Scuba Schools International, including Rescue Diver (obtained in October 2019), Altitude Diver (obtained in December 2017), Dry Suit (obtained in October 2017), Enriched Air Nitrox (obtained in September 2016), and Advanced Open Water Diver (obtained in February 2016). Heather also completed the Leadership Essentials Program offered by EFI in July 2015. Heather further obtained the Fiery Certified Expert certification in EFI technology solutions in February 2013. Finally, they hold certifications in Open Water Diver (obtained in October 2012) and CPR/AED/First Aid from CPR First Aid Australia (obtained in June 2019).