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David Sweet

David Sweet

Dallas

Summary

Efficiency-driven city/county leader skilled at leading departments, improving transparency in government and building positive relationships with government agencies, community organizations and members of the public.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

County Judge

Rockwall County
01.2015 - 12.2022
  • Created annual budget and submitted it to commissioners court for review and approval.
  • Appointed and managed department heads to maintain smooth operations.
  • Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, Rockwall County Cities, community organizations and Rockwall County.
  • Developed and strengthened partnerships with State Representative Justin Holland and State Senator Bob Hall, utilizing those relationships to gain unanimous support of Texas House and Senate for Rockwall County Court of Law 2.
  • Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
  • Led the Commissioners Court through the Rockwall County Facility analysis and passed bond initiative for Rockwall County Detention Center and completed project on time and under budget.
  • Led the Commissioners Court in completion of the Rockwall County Thoroughfare Plan and passed bond initiative for future transportation improvements.
  • Utilized city and county relationships to secure unanimous support for Rockwall County Ambulance Contract and extension.
  • Secured two Covid public testing sites in collaboration with Emergency Management Staff.
  • Secured Covid Vaccines and organized clinics for Rockwall County residents in collaboration with Emergency Management Staff and City of Rockwall Leadership.

Territory Manager

Bimbo® Bakeries USA
05.2010 - 12.2014
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Offered new and existing customers profitable products to maintain strong territory-wide revenue.
  • Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
  • Motivated and mentored sales employees to enhance presentation, negotiation and customer relations abilities.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.

Education

Business

Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX

Skills

  • Local Government
  • City Affairs Understanding
  • City Planning Knowledge
  • Administrative Operations
  • Budget Administration
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Approachable and Outgoing
  • Constituent Relations
  • Community Relations

Additional Information

North Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors- Immediate Past President

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Rockwall Noon Rotary- Past Vice President of the Rotary Foundation

Broadcaster for Rockwall ISD Sporting Events

Former President of the Rockwall County Emergency Services Board

Former Mayor of the City of Rockwall

Former Rockwall City Council Member

Rockwall County Helping Hands-Past Board Member

Rockwall Boys and Girls Club-Past Board Member

J.E.R Chilton YMCA at Rockwall-Past Board Member

Former Chairman-City of Rockwall Arts Commission



Timeline

County Judge

Rockwall County
01.2015 - 12.2022

Territory Manager

Bimbo® Bakeries USA
05.2010 - 12.2014

Business

Eastfield College

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