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       As a dynamic leader of creativity, Donna Marie Drake, president of Drake Media Network, Inc., develops ideas into entertaining realities. Drake's 15 years of experience as an award-winning media professional have brought her accolades from an extensive client list. Among her clients: Coca-Cola, Ford, Anheuser Busch, Morton's of Chicago Steakhouse, Baskin Robbins, St. Louis Cardinals, Giants, NCAA, Ralston Purina, KMOV-CBS, Arrow Electronics, Guinness Imports, BRAVO, and Newsday. She is often sought out to conceptualize television shows, image videos, independent films, commercials, news features, and special events. Donna's perceptiveness has enable her to develop outstanding investor and client relations.

In addition to her experience with her own company, Drake is the Director of Creative Services for WLNY- TV, New York 55, where she is responsible for the promotions and marketing staff, commercial production, and website management.

Drake worked as a graphic designer and manager of the design staff at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She supervised the staff in the development, design, and implementation of advertisements, brochures, and other collateral. Drake hosted community health programs and events. Previous to her work at Barnes Hospital, Drake worked as music librarian and creative consultant at the legendary Technisonic Studios, the largest production facility in the mid-west. She negotiated annual contracts with vendors, scheduled studios and engineers, consulted on over 600 television and radio commercials, and supplied distinct voice-overs.

Donna Drake's creativity, dedication and exuberance are just a few of the things that make her a talent incomparable in her field. Donna is also an active actress with a long list of credits in movies, television shows and stage performances.

Donna received her B.A. in Business Communications (Magna Cum Laude) at Maryville University & her A.A.(Honors Graduate) in Advertising Design/Commercial Art at St. Louis Community College.

Donna is on the board of directors of the Long Island Film, Television & Video Foundation and a board member of the Futures of America youth choir group. Drake's devotion to the development of others in the entertainment industry is displayed through hosting community outreach seminars. She is an active member of her community with service to a platitude of organizations throughout Long Island, New York.

Donna's talent & creativity are the driving force behind the scenes of DJ CHEF. As director & producer Donna is the back bone of this project. Donna strives to make her work extraordinary.

    Marc Weiss (DJ CHEF), Ralph Macchio (My cousin Vinny) &

Donna Drake (Drake Media Network) at the Long Island Film Awards Gala.

DONNA DRAKE WINS LONG ISLAND FILM AWARD

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