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Lance Silva

GOLDCOAST,Queensland

Summary

Accomplished Director with a proven track record at Silva Marine, enhancing team performance and client satisfaction through strategic planning and effective people management. Skilled in fiberglass composite boat construction and adept at fostering professional growth, I have significantly boosted team morale and operational efficiency.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Silva Marine
02.2011 - Current



  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Overseeing the refit and repair of many vessels, yachts and launches.


Production Manager

Pegiva Boats
03.2007 - 02.2011
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.

Manager

Bonito Boats
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Product Manager

DI Marine
02.2001 - 12.2001
  • Managing the production of 37ft & 27ft fishing vessels with a team of sixteen staff.
  • Purchasing, stock control
  • Staff training
  • Oversee launching of vessels and sea testing

Composites Division Production Manager

Sensation Yachts
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraint
  • Oversee the building of 72ft yacht moulds for production and first hull & decks released from moulds.
  • Oversee the building of 133ft Sports Fisher hull mould & deck & fly bridge moulds.
  • Assist in the launching of 154ft super yacht Aria & skipper escort vessel to Auckland Viaduct Harbor.

Production Manager

Steadcraft Boats
02.1976 - 01.1998
  • Started as boatbuilding junior building power boats from 14ft to 35ft, and yachts from 30ft to 54ft.
  • Became production manager in 1983.
  • Managed daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kelston Boys High School
Auckland New Zealand

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Fiberglass composite boat construction
  • Moving and loading vessels

Timeline

Director

Silva Marine
02.2011 - Current

Production Manager

Pegiva Boats
03.2007 - 02.2011

Manager

Bonito Boats
01.2002 - 01.2007

Product Manager

DI Marine
02.2001 - 12.2001

Composites Division Production Manager

Sensation Yachts
01.1998 - 01.2001

Production Manager

Steadcraft Boats
02.1976 - 01.1998

High School Diploma -

Kelston Boys High School

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