William Carranza

Experience

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  HP

  Sept 1993 - Nov 2004

  Manufacturing Engineer

  My career progressed from Manufacturing Process Technician / Robotics Automation, to R&D Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Final Test, as part of Hewlett Packards Inkjet Development Organisation. As part of a Product Development Team we were responsible to setup our manufacturing operations in our Contract Manufacturers facilities throughout Asia. I worked with product development for both the Vancouver and San Diego Divisions.

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  Sirona Dental Systems

  Mar 2007 - Mar 2010

  Equipment Sales Consultant

  Consulting, sales, and training for Capital Equipment purchases within the Dental Offices. Sirona is a manufacturer of technologically advanced dental equipment.

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  PKS Enterprises Pty Ltd

  May 2008 - May 2015

  Director

  PKS operates as Distinct Hygiene Differences, a Dental Office consulting and training business for creating high performing Hygiene Departments within the practice.

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  Sunreef Scuba Dive Services

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2012

  Operations Manager

  Scheduling for dives, training courses, equipment maintenance. Equipment sales, stock replenishment, stock control. Dive instruction courses. I am a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. Dive reservations, customer satisfaction, client safety. Compliance with Workplace Health and Safety. Web and Social Media Development.

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  Sunshine Coast Harley-Davidson

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2014

  Business Manager

  Sales, Finance and Insurance Manager. Responsible for ensuring the dealership achieved it's monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets, and profit margins. Managed sales staff, and advertising.

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  Sunreef Mooloolaba

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2021

  With Sunreef's ongoing acquisitions we now operate 4 commercial vessels in a variety of water sport activities. The position ensures the vessels meet all regulatory requirements for safe operation and meet the strict guidelines that Sunreef has in place for customer comfort and operational readiness.Responsible for Management and Compliance of:4 vessels ranging from 10m to 19m in length / passenger count from 12 to 125 personsSkipper and Crew Training processesOperational ProceduresCompressors and Air QualityHire Scuba Dive GearBoat Safe Training OperationsHire and Drive Operations - Jet Skis, small boats, SUPs, Kayaks, bikes Show less

  • Sunreef Fleet Manager / Asset Manager

    May 2018 - Nov 2021

  • Skipper and Dive Instructor

    Jun 2015 - Nov 2021
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  SeaLink Marine & Tourism

  Dec 2021 - now

  HSE / Training and Compliance Manager for SeaLink's Whitsunday operations. This includes the Intercontinental Hayman Island Transfer services, SeaLink's Big Island Day Tour running out of Shute Harbour, Red Cat Adventures, and Whitsunday Jet Ski Tours. Vessel Master, Marine Transport for Magnetic Island, Palm Island, and assorted Marine Tourism operations. Captain of the PS Murray Princess. at 70m and 1500 ton, she is the largest inland paddle wheeler in the Southern Hemisphere. A truely unique experience as a captain. We run 3, 4, and 7 day cruises along the southern end of the Murray River from Murray Bridge to Morgan, South Australia. 26 crew and up to 120 passengers in 60 private cabins. I still can't believe we tie her up at night to trees along the banks of the river! Master of Luxury Launch Vessels for transfer of clients to and from the Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort. Dual Ticket operation of the vessels.

  • Environment, Health and Safety Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Vessel Master

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Vessel Master

    Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Vessel Master

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2022