David Blank

About David Blank

I am a bi-lingual and bi-cultural lifelong learner & organizational consultant and with…

Experience

1. Regional Vice President

   Destination Drivers

   Apr 2019 — Present · Northern California, US

   The premier Designated Driver service in California - Napa, Sonoma, Lodi, Plymouth, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, SLO, etc. Wine Tours, nights out, events, any occasion. Built and scaled a high-demand service, coordinating logistics for private tour clients annually. Developed SEO-driven digital marketing strategies, increasing organic web traffic 10 fold in 12 months. Select, train, and manage a team of 20+ vetted, professional drivers to deliver luxury-level service. Oversee daily operations while maintaining a 5-star reputation on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor. Cultivate relationships with local wineries, hotels, and tourism boards to drive referrals and brand visibility. Ensure seamless guest experiences by providing concierge-level tours, recommendations, and insights

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History

  1986 — 1992

• Outward Bound

  Instructor Development Program

  1998 — 1998

• Pet Tech Atlanta

  Canine First Aid & Senior Care Certification

• Jersey City Medical Center

  EMT-Basic, Emergency Medical Technician

  1998 — 1998

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Management/Business/Trade/Commerce/

  1997 — 1999

• New Wave Rafting Guide Training Program

  Whitewater Raft Guide

  2003 — 2003

• School of Global Dog Training

  Canine Obedience and Behavior Modification

  2010 — 2015

• PSIA (Profesional Ski Instructors of America)

  Alpine Level II Certified Instructor

  2005 — 2005

• Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

  WFR

  1998 — 1998

• School of Travel and Life Experience

  People, Culture and Life Learning

• Special Rescue Services & WorldRescueGroup

  Swiftwater Rescue for River Professionals Training

  2004 — 2004

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• New Business Development
• Adventure Travel
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Sustainable Tourism
• Public Speaking
• Travel Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Leisure Travel
• Team Building
• Management
• Teamwork
• Project Management
• Relationship Management
• Business Strategy
• Start-Ups
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Creative Problem Solving
• Budgets
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• International Logistics
• Leadership
• International Liaison
• Quality Control
• Planning & Development
• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Project Planning
• Tourism Management
• Travel Planning
• Construction Management
• Training & Development
• Canine Adventure Travel
• Tourism
• Sales