David Zohar
Federal Committee/Board Member (Secretary) at RDA Gold Coast- Claim this Profile
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Hebrew Full professional proficiency
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ENGLISH Full professional proficiency
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Georgian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Negotiating the Nonnegotiable (Blinkist Summary)
LinkedInAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Strategic Thinking
LinkedInAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
PRINCE2® Foundation in Porject Management
AXELOS Globoal Best PracticeNov, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Engineer
Engineers AustraliaFeb, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
MSP® Foundation in Program Management
AXELOS Global Best PracticeJan, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland
The Board of Professional Engineers of QueenslandMar, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Chartered Professional Engineer
Engineers AustraliaJan, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Registered National Professional Engineer
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Experience
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RDA Gold Coast
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Australia
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Federal Committee/Board Member (Secretary)
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Feb 2017 - Present
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gold Coast is part of a national network of Committees made up of local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support the economic development of their regions. RDA Committees have an active and facilitative role in their communities and a clear focus on growing strong and confident regional economies that harness their competitive advantages, seize on economic opportunity and attract investment. RDA Gold Coast works in close partnership with fellow RDA Committees, all levels of government, and the private sector to carry out our core functions Gold Coast Regional Jobs Committee Member
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Engineers Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Committee Member - Transport Australia Society (Queensland)
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Aug 2021 - Present
We seek to improve public debate on strategic transport issues, ensuring transport professionals are at the table when Governments make decisions regarding transport policy, reform and infrastructure investment. We offer leadership in the transport sector through: professional development public comment and education policy development improving industry practice celebrating achievements As a national organisation with state based branches TAs is the home for transport professionals in Australia. Discipline Panel Expert - UNSW Canberra 2021 General Accreditation Review
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Director (ASIC Accredited Sophisticated Investor)
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Jul 2019 - Present
- Mentoring and Coaching - Advanced Options Trading - Property Investment - Land Options - IPOs - Managed Funds - Financial Literacy Education - Stock Market ASX and USA - Whisky - Mentoring and Coaching - Advanced Options Trading - Property Investment - Land Options - IPOs - Managed Funds - Financial Literacy Education - Stock Market ASX and USA - Whisky
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Co-Founder (Director)
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Apr 2022 - Present
- 26 White Street, Nerang - Residential Medium Density - 26 White Street, Nerang - Residential Medium Density
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Founder (Director)
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Mar 2022 - Present
We are combining our extensive local knowledge and contacts to provide the best quality supplies for superyachts in the Gold Coast. www.gcyachtprovisions.com.au We are combining our extensive local knowledge and contacts to provide the best quality supplies for superyachts in the Gold Coast. www.gcyachtprovisions.com.au
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Department of Transport and Main Roads
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal Engineer - Freight state-wide
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Sep 2018 - Present
MIEAust, CPEng APEC Engineer IntPE (Aus), RPEQ QLD 2032 Olympic Transport Bid Team (Value Proposition Assessment) Mentor - OneTMR Mentoring Program 2016 - 2021 National Standard Level of Service Framework for Roads Sub-Working Group Member North Queensland Regional Freight Plan - Technical Working Group Member Delivered Regional Freight Generators Interactive Map Review and Update Project Steering Group Member - South East Queensland Commercial Goods and Services Delivered Internal TMR Freight Access Guideline including a pilot Delivered Internal Regional Freight Plan Blueprint City of Gold Coast Freight Plan - Project Control Group Member Delivering QLD Regional Freight Plans
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Principal Engineer (Games Network Operations) - 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
During the Commonwealth Games my roles were Road Network Operations Hub Lead and Senior Transport Liaison Officer in the Transport Coordination Centre leading a multi-agency group of 25 staff plus the Traffic Management Centre and Event Cities (Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville) traffic management services.Managed and Led the Road Network Operation HubManaged and Delivered the Transport Management Services ContractDelivered Games Network Enabling Treatments ProjectDelivered Detailed Design for Development of Traffic Implementation Plans ProjectDelivered Games Network Operations Testing and Readiness ProjectDelivered Games Network Operations Road Events ProjectDelivered Games Network Operations Lines and Signs Project
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Manager Planning Programs (state-wide)
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
I led a team (6-12 staff) and the delivery of complex road, rail and freight transport planning studies which often result in major changes to the Department’s planning and its investments in the transport network. I guided and advised to technical staff, senior managers and other agencies on strategic transport planning matters. I developed the Strategic Freight Plan as part of the State's five-year Transport System Plan and acted as Planning Programs DirectorSELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS♦ Developed a Framework for the establishment of the Project and Stakeholder Engagement Plans, and Communication Strategy which provides a guide for the integration of freight transport planning across the State.♦ Member of the multi-disciplinary North Coast Line Action Plan Working Group which provided technical advice and direction, and ensures state-wide consistency, stakeholder engagement, and policy alignment.♦ Project Director for the Masterplan to upgrade the Warrego Highway East between Ipswich and Helidon Spa to motorway standard over a 20 year+ period.♦ Developed the State-wide Heavy Vehicle Network Plan (Stage 1) and QLD Freight Model to inform decisions about investments in the road freight network and identify the most appropriate road network for heavy vehicle movements.♦ Developed the Heavy Vehicle Road Access Guide for changes to the Route Assessment Guidelines to accommodate multi-combination vehicles and performance based standards vehicles to enable the suitability of roads proposed for high productivity vehicles to be more easily and more rigorously assessed.♦ Developed the State-wide Flooding Resilience Plan (freight) to identify and prioritise known flood locations, inform the development of the freight transport system and advise on the investments needed to improve flood immunity in key locations.♦ Developed a traffic simulation tool to assess the suitability of routes for extra-long Multi Combination Vehicles, particularly overtaking requirements.
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Senior Traffic Engineer - SEQ Road Operations
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Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
♦ For the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, represented Road Operations from foundation planning through to strategic planning and operational planning. Member of the Technical Advisory Group for Games network infrastructure and operations, transport control centre and intelligent transport systems. Challenged the proposed routes for road events which led to an alternative solution which reduced the potential impact on TMR network.♦ Developed detailed operational planning diversion routes and procedures for the Pacific Motorway in the event of major incidents between the Tugun-Bypass and Exit 16.♦ In managing a major chemical spill, minimised the impact on the road network through new signal coordination plans to open the bottleneck on the Gold Coast Highway.♦ Delivered planning for the Operations Strategy for the Southport Nerang Road and Beaudesert Nerang Road corridors that incorporated different daily demand patterns and competing priorities to minimise congestion.♦ Managed the design and installation of temporary traffic signals for the John Muntz Causeway Bridge Reconstruction and Beechmont Road Land Slip projects to ensure safe and reliable traffic conditions while enabling the construction works to be delivered on schedule. ♦ In managing the South Coast Region signalised/un-signalled Intersection Traffic Count Program, increased the number of intersection counts and achieved a 40% cost reduction from the original budget.
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GTA Consultants
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager / Senior Traffic Engineer / Transport Planner
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May 2010 - Mar 2011
One of Australia’s largest specialist transport consulting firms that provides the end-to-end development of transport and traffic projects for the retail, property, health, education and public sector sectors. ♦ Expanded the firm’s services in the Gold Coast and northern NSW and established a new office during aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis. ♦ Managed the transport impact assessment of a proposed 45 level residential tower development in Brisbane’s CBD. The location and proposed design required unique loading arrangements for which I provided on-going operational advice. ♦ Managed the preparation of the transport impact assessment of the proposed development of 30,600sqm of caravan and commercial space, incorporating 108 module cabin suites, 20 caravan sites, 400sqm of tent sites, an 80sqm convenience store and an 80sqm diner.
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Cardno
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Australia
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Design Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Traffic Engineer & Transport Planner
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Oct 2006 - May 2010
ASX-listed infrastructure and environmental services company with expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure globally. Prepared traffic impact analyses for large regional shopping centres, residential subdivisions and mixed use commercial facilities throughout Queensland and northern NSW. Prepared technical reports for Planning and Environment Court cases to ensure successful planning outcomes. Also prepared proposals and liaised with public and private sector clients.
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Amy-Metom Engineers & Consultants
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Israel
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Traffic Engineer & Transport Planner
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May 2003 - Oct 2006
Engaged in a traffic engineering and transport planning elements of a diverse range of complex and substantial public and private sector projects. Engaged in a traffic engineering and transport planning elements of a diverse range of complex and substantial public and private sector projects.
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Education
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Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Master of Science (Transport & Highway Engineering) -
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Department of Transport and Main Roads
Passport 2 Leadership Program -
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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Enterprise Leadership Program, Communicating for Results -
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AXELOS Global Best Practice
Managing Successful Programs, Program Management -
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AXELOS Global Best Practice
PRINCE2 Foundation, Project Management -
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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Benefits Management - Developing the skills for identifying & optimising realisation, Graduate School of Business -
2016 - 2017
The Fortun Group / DraperCo
Accredited Coach, Professional Leadership Coach Training Program -
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Queensland University of Technology
Emerging Leaders Program, Performance Leadership / Strategic Change & Innovation -
1999 - 2003
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering), Transportation and Highway Engineering -
2019 - 2020
Australian Institute of Management
Passport 2 Leadership, Organizational Leadership
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