David’s extensive journey in hospitality and retail operations guided him to a career in talent acquisition. xvantage partners was formed when he discovered his clients’ pain points were more than just hiring new candidates, it was much deeper.
Now he applies a consultative approach and leverages the strategic partnerships made over the past four decades to deliver tailored business solutions in various sectors, including finance, accounting, sales, marketing, healthcare, human resources, non-profit, technology, commercial real estate, and legal industries. He crafts personalized strategies to drive long-term success for start-ups, recent acquisitions, and small to mid-sized businesses.
David is a dedicated Board Member for Lucid Oceanside, contributing to their mission to overcome mental health and substance abuse crises through innovative, evidence-based treatments.
He has been on the Oncology Committee at CHOC for the past 3 years and has volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House Orange County and for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. David is also a long-standing member of the Greater Irvine Chamber and currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Ambassadors Committee.
David attended Northwestern Michigan College and has several post collegiate certifications ranging from a Certified Food & Beverage Executive through the Educational Institute (including HACCP training), Foodservice Management from Cornell University, and Hospitality & Tourism Management from Florida Atlantic University. David loves to learn and has been certified as a Mindful Professional, for Talent Optimization and Team Performance via the Predictive Index, a certified Brand Trainer and Property Trainer, and most recently as a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
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Donnelly
David Donnelly is a highly regarded leader with over thirty-five years of management and ownership experience in hospitality, retail, service, and non-profit industries. He is known for his unparalleled customer service, employee relations, strategic planning, collaboration, talent acquisition, logistics, and leadership skills. David is an entrepreneur involved in various businesses in retail, services, and consulting. He combines the structured approach of a corporate environment with the innovative risk-taking characteristic of entrepreneurship.
