* Directing and Leading the establishment of a new private-sector Arts and Design HE college.* Forging VCAD's mission to bring a range of higher education opportunities to non-traditional students from disadvantaged & overlooked communities.* Established two London campuses, with additional campuses in Leeds and Manchester.* Recruited an outstanding and experienced executive, teaching and professional staff team.* Negotiated and now Managing two 'Partnership Agreements' with… Show more * Directing and Leading the establishment of a new private-sector Arts and Design HE college.* Forging VCAD's mission to bring a range of higher education opportunities to non-traditional students from disadvantaged & overlooked communities.* Established two London campuses, with additional campuses in Leeds and Manchester.* Recruited an outstanding and experienced executive, teaching and professional staff team.* Negotiated and now Managing two 'Partnership Agreements' with mainstream Universities - Arts University Plymouth and Ravensbourne University. * Established Governance and Regulatory structures, systems and policies.* Managing the delivery of five franchised U/G programmes across four nationwide campuses. Show less

I am an approved Assessor for the UK Government's Office for Students (England). Assessors work on a project-by-project basis; investigating, auditing, and determining if higher education providers comply with OfS B Conditions, the wider OfS Conditions for Registration, or have established themselves well enough across all OfS Conditions, to be granted DAPs, degree awarding powers.

* Increased student enrollment by 36% between 2018-19 and 2023-24.* Improved student satisfaction by 12% over three years achieving an average of 86% in 2022-23.* Grew the retained cohort to 95% between 2018-24. * Led on the design, validation and delivery of our multi-pathway, transdisciplinary, undergraduate and postgraduate provision. * Ensured that both the policies and outputs of my Department aligned with the Office for Students’ B-Conditions and LIPA's 2023-27 strategic… Show more * Increased student enrollment by 36% between 2018-19 and 2023-24.* Improved student satisfaction by 12% over three years achieving an average of 86% in 2022-23.* Grew the retained cohort to 95% between 2018-24. * Led on the design, validation and delivery of our multi-pathway, transdisciplinary, undergraduate and postgraduate provision. * Ensured that both the policies and outputs of my Department aligned with the Office for Students’ B-Conditions and LIPA's 2023-27 strategic plan.* Commended by JMU for my consultation, design and engagement methods during the 2023 LIPA Curriculum Review.* Awarded a Billboard 'Top Business School' award 2023. * Confidently and collaboratively introduced new financial controls and management procedures that enhanced staff efficiency, reduced staff costs, championed colleagues' professional development and generated institutional 'value for money'. * Established productive placement and knowledge exchange relationships with key industry organisations including Ticketmaster, Cunard Line, PW Productions, Eurovision, Sentric Music, Alder Hey Hospital and the Isle of Wight Festival. * Collaborated with colleagues and students to deliver innovative, high-performance teaching and learning environments, including online resources that facilitate inclusive student engagement.* Partnered with stakeholders to enhance the equality, diversity and inclusion elements of my Department’s recruitment, marketing and teaching processes and content. * Currently contributing pedagogical content to LIPA's bid for Degree Awarding Powers (NDAP) Show less

Music Rights & Artist Management company. * International & UK success with David Ford (Sony), King Blues (Island) & Anavae (Eleven-Seven)* Awarded ‘Le Victoire de la Musique’ by French Music Business in 2014* Published three top ten hit songs, written by David Ford, for French superstar Johnny Hallyday.* Negotiated significant international master licensing deals with Sony Music, Universal Music, Eleven-Seven Records, World Music Network and Razor and Tie Records. *… Show more Music Rights & Artist Management company. * International & UK success with David Ford (Sony), King Blues (Island) & Anavae (Eleven-Seven)* Awarded ‘Le Victoire de la Musique’ by French Music Business in 2014* Published three top ten hit songs, written by David Ford, for French superstar Johnny Hallyday.* Negotiated significant international master licensing deals with Sony Music, Universal Music, Eleven-Seven Records, World Music Network and Razor and Tie Records. * Negotiated significant international contract agreements with Sony USA, Independiente Records, Island Records, Notting Hill Music, BMG Publishing, Razor and Tie Music and Riverboat Records. * Managed and negotiated the significant buy-out of David Ford's publishing copyrights catalogue by BMG Rights. "Dave, merci de m'avoir envoyé des chansons à succès mon ami de la musique" - Johnny Hallyday (French Icon & Superstar) Show less

* Created LCCM's first-ever Music Industry Management undergraduate program.* Guided it successfully through the validation process with the Open University. * Assembled an exceptional academic and practitioner teaching team. * Recruited the initial cohort.* Established LCCM's Music Industry Management Department.* Managed the delivery of the MIM programme’s first year as part of LCCM’s growth strategy. "Dave masterminded the successful launch of our Music Industry… Show more * Created LCCM's first-ever Music Industry Management undergraduate program.* Guided it successfully through the validation process with the Open University. * Assembled an exceptional academic and practitioner teaching team. * Recruited the initial cohort.* Established LCCM's Music Industry Management Department.* Managed the delivery of the MIM programme’s first year as part of LCCM’s growth strategy. "Dave masterminded the successful launch of our Music Industry Management programme and has been a great ally in the development of LCCM." - Darius Khwaja 2018 (LCCM founding Principal and CEO) Show less

* Devised, designed and delivered the academic validation of the MIM programme.* Managed a team of 5 Academics teaching a diverse cohort of approx: 95 students per year. * Constructed a strong & transparent relationship between MIM and the music industry.* Awarded a ‘Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy’ (FHEA)* Awarded 'Tutor of the Year - Royal Docks Business School' 2014-15My MIM programme now has alumni working across the Creative Industries and our… Show more * Devised, designed and delivered the academic validation of the MIM programme.* Managed a team of 5 Academics teaching a diverse cohort of approx: 95 students per year. * Constructed a strong & transparent relationship between MIM and the music industry.* Awarded a ‘Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy’ (FHEA)* Awarded 'Tutor of the Year - Royal Docks Business School' 2014-15My MIM programme now has alumni working across the Creative Industries and our entrepreneurship modules helped students grow successful businesses including Lively Agency and the award-winning Breakout Festival."..the defining element of Dave's work at UEL has been his overarching commitment to our students." (Dr John Sparrowhawk - Head of Dept: Tourism, Hospitality and Entertainment. Show less

* Established the University of Liverpool as a key contributor to the Capital of Culture 2008. * Devised and produced a series of 'sold out' Culture Liverpool seminars hosted by Loyd Grossman.* Successfully delivered an extensive PR & Comms: campaign for these events across all media.* Built productive and collaborative relationships with external Businesses and Arts Organisations."Dave has shown himself very capable at identifying priority objectives...and delivering… Show more * Established the University of Liverpool as a key contributor to the Capital of Culture 2008. * Devised and produced a series of 'sold out' Culture Liverpool seminars hosted by Loyd Grossman.* Successfully delivered an extensive PR & Comms: campaign for these events across all media.* Built productive and collaborative relationships with external Businesses and Arts Organisations."Dave has shown himself very capable at identifying priority objectives...and delivering projects on time and within budget""...Dave's ability to manage, organise and facilitate...has made a significant contribution to positively redrawing the perception and image of the University of Liverpool within our city"( Dr Stuart Exell - Director Of Business at University of Liverpool) Show less

* Managed the UK A&R department and team.* A&R management of significant and successful catalogue and contemporary releases.* Led on the re-negotiation of The Stone Roses’ contract.* Executive Producer of the definitive ‘Very Best Of The Stone Roses’ album. "..as my A&R Manager, Dave was my greatest advocate and accomplice." (David Ford - artist and songwriter)

* Head of A&R for Sir Richard Branson’s V2 Label.* A&R on Stereophonics' first 2 albums. Second album charted at Number One.* My artist roster sold over 2 million albums during this period. * Stereophonics won 'Best Newcomer' Brit Award in 1998.* International chart success with Tin Star (USA) & Ben Christophers (France, Holland). * Working with SJM, we organised & recorded the Hillsborough Justice Concert at Anfield."...Dave is the reason I have a career. His… Show more * Head of A&R for Sir Richard Branson’s V2 Label.* A&R on Stereophonics' first 2 albums. Second album charted at Number One.* My artist roster sold over 2 million albums during this period. * Stereophonics won 'Best Newcomer' Brit Award in 1998.* International chart success with Tin Star (USA) & Ben Christophers (France, Holland). * Working with SJM, we organised & recorded the Hillsborough Justice Concert at Anfield."...Dave is the reason I have a career. His belief and support changed everything. He put his neck on the line for me and I'll never forget that." (Ben Christophers - artist and recording producer) Show less

* Signed Skunk Anansie who sold over 3 million albums during this period.* Signed Babybird as development artist. 1 million records sold.* A&R Manager for The Lightning Seeds’ main songwriter, Ian Broudie.* Delivered hit songs by Chrysalis writers for Susanna Hoffs, Aswad & Big Mountain.

* Alongside label A&R colleagues, had success with significant UK dance artists inc: SL2 and Liquid. * Delivered A&R, Syncs & Covers for Sarah Cracknell (Saint Etienne), Jon Male, Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance. * Member of Music Publishers Association’s ‘Pop Publishers Committee’* MPA representative on BBC Radio One's 'Sound City' advisory board.

* Provided insight, advice and strategic planning to the advertising industry.* Sourcing, licensing and managing music for successful advertising campaigns.* Key music creative for Woolwich Building Society, Ford Motors and Crunchie campaigns.

* Responsible for developing & managing the flagship Audio Visual Enterprise Centre.* Managed a team of 6 staff.* Oversaw Council’s relationship with investors and tenants.* Won investment and support from key Private Sector Creative Businesses.* Leveraged matching Urban Programme and European monies into project. * Led on design and build of AVEC flagship project