Alisa Preston, P.Eng.

Experience

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  TRIUMF

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2009

  Directed the Engineering Design Group at the University of Victoria. Led team of 19 mechanical and electrical designers, continuing graduate and cooperative education students.

  • Mechanical Engineer, University of British Columbia

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2009

  • Supervisor, University of Victoria, Design Office & Machine Shop

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2009
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  Shaw Ocean Discovery Center

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2016

  Consultant

  Acted as diver in charge for scientific dives, responsible for project shore support, reporting directly to the Executive Director for the SODC, collaborating with the Head Aquarist and Facility Engineer and leading teams of two to 15 divers.

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  University of Victoria

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Diving Safety Officer

  Directed all Department of National Defence pre-planning and procurement projects. Led a team of five procurement service officers and one administration staff member.

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  Defence Construction Canada

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Directed all Department of National Defence pre-planning and procurement projects. Led a team of five procurement service officers and one administration staff member.

  • Team Lead, Contract Services

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Coordinator, Professional Service Contracts

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
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  Rockfish Divers, Inc.

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2018

  Chief Operating Officer

  Launched and directed all business operations and human resource functions, collaborating with Board of Directors and General Manager. Managed a team of 27 employees. Acted as head captain for dive charter vessels: provided vessel overview for crew members, directed overall safety for business activities, and coordinated vessel maintenance.

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  BC Transit

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Senior Project Engineer

  Project Manager for fleet capital asset planning, new vehicle acquisitions, and replacement/expansion of public bus transportation system, reporting to the Director of Fleet Engineering and managing two engineering students.

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  Camosun College

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  Instructor and Guest Speaker

  Lectured on project management, ethics & social responsibility to second year engineering students in the Mechanical Engineering Department of the School of Trades and Technology and provided continuing education and career mentorship. Provided guest lectures on Careers in Engineering, Women in Science and Engineering, and Moving Beyond Challenges to first and second year engineering students.

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  BC Hydro

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Managed fleet capital investment program. The asset management team comprised of three vehicle technologists, two engineers, two project managers, three IT consultants, two engineering students, and one administrative assistant.

  • Manager, Fleet Asset Planning

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Specialist Engineer, Fleet Asset Planning

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
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  Monoceros Strategies Inc.

  Jan 2018 - now

  Director

  Responsible for developing initial concepts into integrated systems based on the ideals of circular economy.

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  Maple Leaf Adventures

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Operations Manager

  Managed all human resource functions to support three luxury eco-adventure passenger vessels operating from Victoria, BC to Sitka, AK, Haida Gwaii, Great Bear Rainforest and remote coastal communities. Reported directly to the owners of the company.

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  Saanich Inlet Lifeboat Society, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue - Station 31 Brentwood Bay

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2023

  Director At Large
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  Global Diving & Salvage, Inc.

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Director of Marine Technology

  Leading the growth of Global and MER’s underwater technology resources (ROVs and marine technology services) by combining talents learned throughout my eclectic career (including work as a commercial diver, professional engineer and entrepreneur) with my dedication to ocean conservation and marine education.

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  ASI Group

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Senior Project Manager

  Managing commercial diving projects that adhere to Provincial Regulations and CSA Standards. Strategizing for innovative plans in the near future as the West Coast office for ASI Group Ltd. continues to grow with a strong emphasis on providing exceptional service and customer support.#projectmanager #commercialdiving #hydrographicsurvey #hydrography #marine #marinetechnology

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  SeaChange Marine Conservation Society

  Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

  Member of the Board of Directors to support SeaChange with project management support and advising in marine conservation and restoration spills across the Salish Sea as they work with community groups and First Nations to map, monitor and restore eelgrass habitat. Member of the Board of Directors to support SeaChange with project management support and advising in marine conservation and restoration spills across the Salish Sea as they work with community groups and First Nations to map, monitor and restore eelgrass habitat. Member of the Board of Directors to support SeaChange with project management support and advising in marine conservation and restoration spills across the Salish Sea as they work with community groups and First Nations to map, monitor and restore eelgrass habitat.

  • Secretary Board of Directors

    Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Director

    Sept 2020 - Jan 2024

  • Board President

    Mar 2023 - Nov 2023
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  Vancouver Pile Driving

  Mar 2024 - now

  Project Manager