Listed below are examples of recommendations from clients and former colleagues. See David’s LinkedIn profile for more details.

Tertiary Education Sector Consulting

• David is a very professional Educational Consultant, whose expertise and attention to detail is valued and appreciated. Highly highly recommended for any educational assistance. Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity. Hired David as a Education Consultant in 2009, and hired David more than once.
• David is a technical expert who is very good at making things understandable to non-experts. He’s also always well prepared, diligent, and easy to get along with. Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity.
• It is with pleasure that I recommend David, who is an expert in his field. He provides transparent and concise feedback in a timely manner. He offers practical solutions suited to your business. He responds to queries in a professional manner and provides effective support.
• In 2009 David assisted us with an NZQA accreditation application. I found David to be friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to hire David again. Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity.
• David assisted the school with our application to NZQA for accreditation to teach numeracy/literacy unit standards. David’s work meant that the whole process was smooth, streamlined and hasslefree. I would highly recommend David. Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value.
• David’s breadth of knowledge and experience in the field of NZ education makes him a valuable asset to any organisation seeking advice on accreditation or course development. Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity.
• Top qualities: Expert, On Time, High Integrity.

NZQA – Course Approvals and Accreditation

• I worked with David as a chair of degree panels and he was the quality systems evaluator. His work was thorough, timely and considered. David is a pleasant colleague.
• David is an education expert with detailed knowledge of quality assurance procedures and systems. His focus has been in the tertiary education field for many years. He has detailed knowledge of the National Qualifications Framework, of tertiary moderation procedures and of course approval processes. I have no hestiation in recommending him as a very experienced education consultant.
• David is a fastidious and dedicated analyst whose attention to detail is renowned. He trained me, and others in the specialist skills of course approvals and accreditation. These skills are unique to this job, and David passed on his skills with patience and dedication. I have no doubt that the skills he practised at NZQA are greatly advantageous in his new endeavours.

NZQA – Tertiary Assessment and Moderation

• David used his meticulous attention to detail and careful forward planning to bring order to a chaotic set of legacy assessment arrangements with a range of qualifications. He is conscientious and focused, and built successful relationships across a number of providers. He combines ruthless good sense with a principles-based approach and a dry sense of humour, all of which made him invaluable as a direct report and colleague.