Dave is an experienced government professional with a strong background in communications, economic development, business, advocacy, marketing, tourism, events and corporate planning.In his previous roles, Dave has been responsible for leading sustainable business growth, promoting the economic livability of Ireland on a global scale and various Local Government Areas in Australia. This was achieved by building a powerful and successful image of these areas through marketing and public relations activities.Dave is politically astute with a capacity to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with government and external stakeholders with a capacity to interpret Federal and State Government Policy.Using sensitivity whilst dealing with diverse community needs and addressing community aspirations, Dave has an ability to work with people in such a manner as to build unity in purpose, trust and mutual respect. He employs energy, creativity and tenacity in all that he does with a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, demonstrating lead-by-example leadership with a capacity to involve and empower staff, together creating vision, judgment and sound decision making.Dave has an ability to ensure a balance between operational efficiency and longer term strategic planning using strong conceptual skills with a focus on external opportunities through economic development.As a communications professional, Dave has excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including highly developed skills in public speaking, meeting procedures and in initiating consultative mechanisms, successfully negotiating and advocating at all levels.