Destination America

Industry: Cable channel

Description

Destination America is an American digital cable and satellite television channel that is owned by Discovery Inc. The network first launched in 1996 as Discovery Travel & Living Network, as part of a suite of four digital cable networks the company launched that year. Sling TV: Internet Protocol television Dish Network: 194 (HD/SD) DirecTV: 286 (HD/SD) Verizon FiOS: 668 (HD); 168 (SD) Parent organization: Discovery, Inc.

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Destination America Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Raquel Tatuem Raquel Tatuem Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Raquel Tatuem's Destination America Experience February 2013 - October 2013
Job Producer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Amazon  December 2014 - Present
4 Walls  September 2014 - December 2014
ShootersINC  April 2011 - June 2014
Discovery Communications  February 2013 - October 2013
Destination America   February 2013 - October 2013
Temple University, School of Pharmacy  November 2007 - January 2013
Philadelphia International Records  June 2010 - August 2010
Sharp Entertainment  June 2010 - June 2010
WHIP   September 2009 - May 2010
Chio in the Morning Show- Wired 96.5   September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Editing, Video Production, Sound, Creative Writing, Social Media, Facebook, Lighting, Video, Blogging, Final Cut Pro, Television, Music, Research, Video Editing, Public Speaking, Entertainment, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Photoshop, Radio, Microsoft Excel, Reality, Reality TV

Education
Temple University   2007 — 2011
BA, Broadcast, Telecommunications & Mass Media

State University of New York College at Oneonta   2006 — 2007
BA, Music Industry and Mass Communications

Ursuline Academy   2002 — 2006

Sara Helman Sara Helman Greater New York City Area Details
Sara Helman's Destination America Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Vice President of Development/Production at Destination America
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Destination America   October 2014 - Present
Destination America   September 2012 - Present
Food Network  September 2011 - September 2012
Animal Planet  November 2009 - September 2011
Animal Planet/ Discovery Kids Media   June 2003 - November 2009
Discovery Communications LLC  2003 - October 2008
Miramax  June 2000 - December 2003

Skills
Reality, Television, Broadcast, Entertainment, Film Production, Film, Casting, Video

Education
University of Michigan   1996 — 2000
BA, English Lit and Film/Video

Orange High School   1992 — 1996

Ruth Daly Ruth Daly Long Beach, California Details
Ruth Daly's Destination America Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Regional Director North America at Tourism Fiji
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Tourism Fiji   July 2014 - Present
Hong Kong Tourism Board  February 2010 - July 2014
Stella Travel Services   April 2008 - September 2009
Qantas Vacations  January 2006 - April 2008
Destination America   2003 - 2005
Australian Pacific Tours   1992 - 2001
Contiki Holidays  1988 - 1992

Skills
Tourism, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Leisure, Marketing Strategy, Travel Management, Destination Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Hotels, Online Marketing, Hospitality, Leisure Travel, Business Development, New Business Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Airlines, Incentive Travel, E-commerce, Public Speaking, Tour Operators

Education
California State University-Fullerton   1981 — 1987
BA, Communications

Gary Blender Gary Blender Greater New York City Area Details
Gary Blender's Destination America Experience 2013 - Present
Job International Tour Director
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Destination America   2013 - Present
Saks Fifth Avenue  February 2002 - February 2012
Saks Fifth Avenue  October 1997 - January 2002
Henri Bendel's   October 1995 - October 1997
Saks Fifth Avenue  October 1992 - October 1995

Skills
Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Service, Retail, Merchandising, Leadership, Luxury Goods

Education
International Tour Management Institute   2013 — 2013
Certified Tour Director

University of Maryland College Park
BS, Business and Management

Gina Jackson Gina Jackson Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Gina Jackson's Destination America Experience May 1999 - January 2004
Job Groups & Incentives Manager at AlliedTPro Inc
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
AlliedTPro Inc   August 2006 - Present
Jetabout North America   January 2004 - August 2006
Destination America   May 1999 - January 2004
Americantours International  1987 - 1999

Skills
Hotels, Management, Leisure, Tourism, Hospitality Industry, Incentives, Negotiation, Sales, Hospitality, Tour Operators, Budgets, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Resorts, Incentive Travel, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Meeting Planning, Travel Management, Revenue Analysis, Leisure Travel, Business Travel, Event Management, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Destination Marketing, Teamwork, Online Travel, Corporate Events, Hotel Management, Yield Management, Cruises, Hotel Booking

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1987 — 1996

California State University-Dominguez Hills
BA

Adam Gertler Adam Gertler United States Details
Adam Gertler's Destination America Experience January 2013 - July 2013
Job Host at FX Movie Download
Industry Entertainment
Experience
FX Movie Download   December 2013 - Present
Destination America   January 2013 - July 2013
Food Network  July 2008 - October 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Cable Television, Process Improvement, Community Outreach, Web Design, Social Networking, Entertainment, Gourmet, Chef, ASP.NET, Microsoft Word, Cooking, Television, Film, Blogging, Acting, Facebook, Event Planning

Education
Syracuse University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre/Theater

Jordyn Witko Jordyn Witko Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jordyn Witko's Destination America Experience June 2013 - June 2013
Job Production Coordinator at 8112 Studios
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
MuseWorks Co.   April 2015 - Present
8112 Studios   January 2012 - October 2014
8112 Studios   October 2010 - October 2014
New Faces Models   January 2003 - 2014
Destination America   June 2013 - June 2013
Shecky's Media, Inc.   September 2012 - April 2013
SXSW  March 2013 - March 2013
The Hotel Jerome  May 2012 - August 2012
Sinergy LLC   November 2009 - January 2011
Summit Series  May 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Organizing, Event Planning, Social Media Relations, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Social Networking, Photo Editing, Music Videos, Video, Video Production, Social Media, Event Management, Singing, Social Media Marketing, Music, Advertising

Education
Langley High School

Northern Virginia Community College

Tim Furlong Tim Furlong Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Tim Furlong's Destination America Experience February 2014 - June 2014
Job Naked & Afraid: XL
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Renedgade 83 Productions   April 2015 - Present
Varuna Entertainment  November 2012 - Present
American Heroes Channel - How Superman Defeated the KKK   February 2014 - December 2014
Destination America   February 2014 - June 2014
National Geographic Channel  August 2012 - September 2012
National Geographic Channel  May 2012 - July 2012
ABC Television  January 2012 - February 2012
Country Music Television  July 2011 - December 2011
Discovery Communications  January 2011 - June 2011
The History Channel  May 2009 - June 2010

Education
Tulane University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Prescott High School

Aaron Yampolski Aaron Yampolski Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Aaron Yampolski's Destination America Experience 2013 - 2014
Job Producer/ Writer
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Face Off  April 2014 - December 2014
Gurney Productions  May 2014 - November 2014
Destination America   2013 - 2014
Gurney Productions  2012 - 2013
44 Blue Productions  2011 - 2012
Ping Pong Productions/ Cartoon Network   2011 - 2011
BASE Productions  2011 - 2011
Showtime Networks  2003 - 2011
TOKYOPOP  2010 - 2010
Irwin Entertainment  2009 - 2009

Skills
Writing, Screenwriting, Research, Casting, Directing, Final Draft, Avid Media Composer, Video Production, Talent Management, Post Production, Field Producing, Film, Feature Films, Film Production, Pre-production, Storytelling, Television, Documentaries, Reality TV, Entertainment, Video, Final Cut Pro

Education
Ithaca College   1996 — 2000
BS, Communications

Framingham High School   1992 — 1996

Anita Ehler Anita Ehler Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Anita Ehler's Destination America Experience July 2011 - 2014
Job at
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Self-Employed  January 2007 - Present
WorldStrides  January 2007 - Present
Destination America   July 2011 - 2014
ATI - American Tours International   2008 - 2011
Zion Lutheran Church, Kerrville TX   May 2002 - April 2006
St Peter's Episcopal School   July 2003 - February 2006
Texas Public Schools  January 1995 - May 2003

Skills
Tourism, Tour Operators, Vacation, Leisure Travel, Cruises, Hospitality, Travel Management, Adventure Travel, Event Management, Leisure, Travel Planning, Event Planning, Business Travel, Customer Service, Incentive Travel

Education
International Tour Management Institute   2006 — 2006
Certificate, Tour Management

University of the Incarnate Word   1990 — 1991
MEd, Special Education

St. Mary's University   1974 — 1978
BA, English

Silvana Tesar Silvana Tesar Portland, Oregon Area Details
Silvana Tesar's Destination America Experience 1998 - 2004
Job Hospitality Professional
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Global Cynergies  November 2011 - June 2012
Naydenov Gymnastics   October 2009 - July 2011
Destination America   1998 - 2004
Esso Italiana–Exxon   1996 - 1998
Allied Tours   1990 - 1996

Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Public Relations, Event Planning, B2B, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Training, Leadership, Hotels, Tourism, Hospitality, Event Management, Forecasting, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Revenue Analysis

Education
California State University-Northridge   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Political Science

Istituto per il Commercio
Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing / Public Relations

Jaclyn Witt Jaclyn Witt Orange County, California Area Details
Jaclyn Witt's Destination America Experience August 2010 - January 2014
Job Marketing Coordinator and Expert Proofreader
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Destination America (The Travel Corporation)   January 2014 - Present
Chapman University  August 2008 - Present
Destination America   August 2010 - January 2014
AACSC   October 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Proofreading, Social Networking, Web Content, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Blogging, Brochure Production, Publishing, Content Management, InDesign, Marketing, Technical Writing, Press Releases, Magazines, Microsoft Excel, Technical Editing, Non-profits, Vendor Partnerships, Networking, Customer Service, Social Media

Education
Chapman University   2004 — 2007
BFA, Creative Writing

UC Irvine, Extension
Project Management, Project Management

Mark Grundy Mark Grundy Portland, Oregon Area Details
Mark Grundy's Destination America Experience January 1990 - December 1997
Job Managing Director Asia
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Avanti Destinations  August 2015 - Present
Wendy Wu Tours USA   July 2011 - June 2015
AMTREX Global Logistics   January 2007 - July 2009
Riviera Group, Inc. - Co   January 2003 - December 2006
Mindarrow   January 1998 - December 2002
Destination America   January 1990 - December 1997
American Tours International  June 1982 - December 1989

Skills
Sales Management, Transportation, Start-ups, Transportation..., Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Strategic Partnerships, Travel Management, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Leisure Travel, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Account Management, Business Strategy, Trade Shows, Leisure, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Tourism, Marketing, Management, Sales, Event Management, Leadership, Lead Generation

Education
Sheffield Hallam University   1979 — 1982
International Finance and economics

Sheffield Hallam University   1978 — 1982

Lorraine Crawford Lorraine Crawford Orange County, California Area Details
Lorraine Crawford's Destination America Experience April 2010 - July 2011
Job Principal, Crawford Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Crawford Marketing Communications   July 2011 - Present
Destination America   April 2010 - July 2011
Crawford Marketing Communications   January 2008 - August 2010
Travcoa  2008 - 2008
San Ramon Valley Unified School District  2002 - 2007
Backroads  June 1995 - June 2000
Long Beach Area Convention & Visitors Council   April 1985 - September 1992
TravelAge West Magazine   1982 - 1985

Skills
Copywriting, Press Releases, feature writing, brochure writing, Travel/Tourism Marketing, Newsletters, editor, copyeditor, Web Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Trade Shows, Non-profits, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media, photo selection, Nonprofits, Marketing, Feature Articles, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Editing, Web Content

Education
California State University-East Bay   2000 — 2001
Mutlisubject teaching credential/CLAD, Teaching

University of California, Berkeley   1997 — 1997
Certificate, Marketing

San Diego State University-California State University   1978 — 1980
BA, Journalism, minor in Sociology

San Jose State University   1978 — 1978
Journalism

South High School

Jeremy M. Borg Jeremy M. Borg Cincinnati, Ohio Details
Jeremy M. Borg's Destination America Experience September 2015 - September 2015
Job Director of Photography | Camera Operator | Producer
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
National Geographic Channel  September 2015 - September 2015
Destination America   September 2015 - September 2015
TLC  August 2015 - September 2015
Aflac  August 2015 - August 2015
Vevo  August 2015 - August 2015
Rent.com  August 2015 - August 2015
Udemy  August 2015 - August 2015
Bank of America  July 2015 - July 2015
T-Mobile  July 2015 - July 2015
committee films  June 2015 - June 2015

Skills
Director, Production Design, Art Direction, Cinematography, Camera Assistant, Camera Operating, Documentaries, Film, Feature Films, Film Production, Camera, Entertainment, Photography, Media Production, Videography, Independent Film, Video, HD Video, Digital Video, Reality, Lighting, Video Editing, Commercials, Short Films, Directing, Television, Art, Video Production, Post Production, Music Videos, Editing, Camera Operation, Reality TV

Education
Drury University   2006 — 2010

Drury University

Rich Quirk Rich Quirk Orange County, California Area Details
Rich Quirk's Destination America Experience September 2001 - Present
Job Sr. Product Development Manager at Destination America
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Destination America   September 2001 - Present
Contiki Holidays  1999 - 2002
Contiki Holidays  1997 - 1999
Royal Caribbean International  1993 - 1996

Skills
Hospitality, Travel Management, Tourism, Leisure, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Trade Shows, Product Development, Leisure Travel, Resorts, Food, Tour Operators, Event Planning, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Online Travel, Incentive Travel

Education
California State University-Long Beach   1991 — 1993

Bryan O'Connell Bryan O'Connell Cave Creek, Arizona Details
Bryan O'Connell's Destination America Experience 1999 - 2000
Job Senior Vice President, Bus Division at Transdev on Demand
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Transdev North America  February 2012 - Present
Compass, Veolia Transdev   February 2012 - December 2013
OHH Group, a Hotel Management Company   November 2006 - February 2012
Universal Studios Hollywood  January 2006 - November 2006
CUSA Southern California Gray Line   February 2001 - January 2006
Greyhound Lines, Inc.   2000 - 2001
Destination America   1999 - 2000
Travelways   1997 - 1999
Gray Line   1988 - 1997

Skills
Negotiation, New Business Development, P&L Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Operating Budgets, Relationship Management, Transportation..., Transit Operations, Product Development, Brand Management, Brochure Production, Call Center Development, New Business Start-ups, Contract Management, Asset Managment, Fleet Management, Marketing, Multi Facility..., Pricing Strategy, Safety Management..., Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Team Building, Start-ups, Transportation, Logistics, Budgets, Operations Management, Tourism, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, P&L Management, Leadership, CRM, Business Development, Pricing, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sales, Management, Forecasting, Income Statement, Customer Service, Business Planning

Education
Northern Arizona University   1986 — 1988

Fullerton College

Servite

Tina DeVirgiliis Tina DeVirgiliis Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Tina DeVirgiliis's Destination America Experience August 2013 - October 2013
Job Producer
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
HGTV  September 2014 - September 2014
Food Network  September 2013 - March 2014
Destination America   August 2013 - October 2013
Destination America   May 2013 - July 2013
A&E  January 2013 - April 2013
Animal Planet  April 2012 - December 2012
DIY  June 2011 - April 2012
HGTV  April 2007 - June 2011
HGTV  April 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Post Production, Broadcast, Video Production, Camera, Casting, HD Video, Interior Design, Producing, Skilled Labor, Social Media, TV Production, Talent, Sony XDCam, Construction, Bookkeeping, Vendor Relations, Product Placement, Sponsorship Marketing

Education
Rowan University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio and Television

Heidi Fritz Heidi Fritz United States Details
Heidi Fritz's Destination America Experience 2002 - 2012
Job Leisure, Travel & Tourism, and Administrative Management Greater Los Angeles Area
Industry
Experience
DESTINATION AMERICA   2002 - 2012
GLOBUS AND COSMOS   1988 - 2001

Skills
Customer Service, Customer Service..., Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, Tour Operators, Travel Planning, Training, Tour Management, Tourism, Teamwork, Human Resources, Management, Event Management, Coaching, Budgets, Sales, Business Development, Hotels, Process Improvement, Team Building, Administration, Event Planning, PowerPoint, CRM, Negotiation, Change Management, Outlook, Microsoft Excel

Education
Rio Hondo College
General Education and Business

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