Gavin graduated from Trinity College in 2012 with a degree Business and Politics. During his time in Trinity he took two shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was Festival Director of the Dublin Shakespeare Festival during its most successful year. After graduating he moved to the UK to work with Channel 4 and ITV in commercial roles for both broadcasters. Gavin moved back to Ireland to take a marketing position in RTÉ TV Sales where he has been since 2015. He is also a member of the TAM Ireland Communications Group.