Rusty Drake

Rusty Drake has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Rusty co-founded and served as the Chief Growth Officer at Willa's Oat Milks, where they focused on using organic plant-based ingredients and promoting the brand's values. Prior to that, they worked as a Music Producer and Business Manager at Johnson & Drake Music.

Rusty also worked at Dale Carnegie Training, where they held multiple roles, including Master Trainer & Corporate Solutions Consultant, Trainer & Corporate Solutions Consultant, and Digital Producer. As the first producer at Dale Carnegie Digital, they played a crucial role in developing the team and training new producers.

Rusty also has experience as a Director & Producer at Blunt Content, where they collaborated with clients to create dynamic marketing content. Rusty founded Flying Tigers Productions & Consulting, which provided production services and business solutions for clients in China. Additionally, they worked as a Production Designer, Set Decorator, Leadman, and Set Dresser for television commercials on a freelance basis. Rusty also worked as a Prop Stylist and Assistant Prop Stylist for freelance print projects. Lastly, Rusty had roles as an Electrician, Sound Assistant, and Production PA as part of a freelance film crew.

Rusty Drake completed their Bachelor's degree in Asian Studies & History from Bard College from 1998 to 2003. Before that, they attended Hopkins High School from 1994 to 1998. In addition, Rusty has obtained certifications in the Dale Carnegie Course, High Impact Presentations, Leadership Training for Managers, and Sales Advantage from Dale Carnegie Training. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.