Experience

Melbourne Market Authority

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager Commercial and Business Development

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Dave collaborates with the CEO and the Melbourne Market Authority Board to develop commercial strategies that seek to optimise the return on land and assets controlled by the Melbourne Market Authority. Guided by the objectives and the Melbourne Market Authority and CEO, Dave provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the Melbourne Market Authority develops and implements appropriate strategies to increase revenue across its entire asset base as well as its profile within the industry. This includes identifying, researching and developing new business opportunities within the Melbourne Market Authority's current framework and objectives while also managing and promoting the Melbourne Market Brand. Dave is responsible for all marketing and communications internal and external to the Melbourne Market Authority and strategic land use of the site in Epping. Show less



City of Port Phillip

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  At the City of Port Phillip, Dave’s function is to lead and implement cultural change and collaborative actions in Council’s Art and Soul strategy over the next four years across a range of services including: arts, culture and heritage, economic development, visitor economy, festivals, libraries, markets, city planning, urban design and placemaking to create a thriving social, cultural and economic future for the City of Port Phillip.

• • Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  At the City of Port Phillip, Dave’s function is to lead and implement economic development, visitor economy and investment objectives by taking an integrated approach to move towards Council’s vision which is to create an engaged, healthy, resilient and vibrant city.Dave is required to regularly liaise, communicate and negotiate with government departments, agencies and other relevant bodies to maintain the profile of the City of Port Phillip as a major employment location and visitor destination.Creating a profile with key funding agencies, Dave positively influences all levels of government to leverage investment and development outcomes in the City of Port Phillip while contributing to the delivery of the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Project (FBURA) by identifying and leading investment attraction and expansion initiatives in FBURA, including facilitating innovation and creative industry hubs.Dave also plays a leadership role within the Melbourne Metropolitan region by pursuing major projects and developing relationships which add economic value to the city whilst also leading a team of eight economic development practitioners. Show less



Baw Baw Shire Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Coordinator - Economic Development

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2017

  The primary objectives of Dave's position at Baw Baw Shire Council as Executive Coordinator - Economic Development are to drive the delivery of the Council’s Economic Development and Tourism strategy and initiatives in addition to supporting the Baw Baw Business Advisory Board. In addition, Dave reports to the Director Planning and Economic Development and is required to actively promote Baw Baw Shire as a place for investment and to undertake business and tourism initiatives including a strong digital presence. Dave leads a small team of diverse professionals and Chairs the organisation’s Cultural Transformation team, implementing change organisation-wide. Furthermore, Dave represents Council and the Business Advisory Board at regional and state-wide meetings which support the development and growth of the Shire. Show less


Melton City Council
• Australia
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Digital Strategy Consultant (Contract)

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015


Mitchell Shire Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

  Dave's responsibilities in this role were to deliver excellence in communications and marketing activities across the organisation ensuring the quality and content of all communications and marketing materials were consistent with Council's strategic goals, brand values, style guidelines and associated key messages. In addition to these activities, it was Dave's job to embed continuous improvement principles throughout the organisation and drive process improvements.Dave also led Council's identification of advocacy opportunities and developed advocacy campaigns to exploit these opportunities. Corporate performance and planning formed a major part of Dave's role and it was his job to develop the Council Plan, the associated Annual Action Plan and annual department business plan, delivering improved corporate performance monitoring and reporting frameworks, including the Annual Report. Show less

• • Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

  Dave's responsibilities in this role at Mitchell Shire Council were to provide advice and support to line managers and supervisors on marketing, communications and economic development matters, supervise a team of multidisciplinary professionals and to undertake research and provide reports on economic development, marketing and communications related matters.



Diabetes Australia - VIC

• Central Referrals Officer

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Manage General Practitioner’s referrals of patients at high risk of developing Type Two Diabetes. I communicate with these patients about the risks and complications of developing Type Two Diabetes and encourage them to prevent this onset. My sole aim is to prevent these high risk patients from developing Type Two Diabetes by signing them up to a Life Coaching Program to encourage them to change their eating habits and engage in more physical activities. Manage General Practitioner’s referrals of patients at high risk of developing Type Two Diabetes. I communicate with these patients about the risks and complications of developing Type Two Diabetes and encourage them to prevent this onset. My sole aim is to prevent these high risk patients from developing Type Two Diabetes by signing them up to a Life Coaching Program to encourage them to change their eating habits and engage in more physical activities.



The Pop Company

• China
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Executive

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  I was employed at The POP Company as the sole Marketing Executive. Here, I was responsible for all of the business to business marketing. I managed the national sales team and the marketing budget and developed product brochures to communicate our products offerings to our clients. I also chaired our weekly commercial sales meeting to discuss commercial sales figure, product offering and a plan for the following week. Week on week I managed a production schedule for more detailed jobs. I quoted clients for extensive work and improved sales figures significantly after my inception at the company and attended many trade shows to promote our work more widely. Show less



IDA Ireland

• Ireland
• International Trade and Development
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Communications Executive

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2012

  Dave worked in a communications executive capacity at IDA Ireland. The overall objective of this role was to win foreign direct investment for Ireland and promote Ireland as the best small country in the world in which to do business. Dave worked in a communications executive capacity at IDA Ireland. The overall objective of this role was to win foreign direct investment for Ireland and promote Ireland as the best small country in the world in which to do business.


Tramore Amusements
• Ireland
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee
• General Manager

  • Jun 1998 - Sep 2010

Waterford News and Star
• Freelance Journalist

  • 2008 - 2009

Waterford Institute of Technology
• Ireland
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Researcher

  • 2007 - 2009