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Robert Owens, Managing Partner @ Trafik
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Isadora nearly my entire career, and have the highest level of respect for her both professionally and personally. As a professional, she’s fair, measured, a critical thinker, a creative problem solver and an inclusive collaborator. As a person, she’s kind, thoughtful, and treats those around her with dignity and respect. On all of our projects together, I always pushed myself to be my very best, because I knew she was always working just as hard (if not harder). She’s also a great mentor – constantly putting those around her first and in positions to play to their strengths and grow. I credit her for a lot of my own personal development, and feel very fortunate for the guidance and support she’s provided over the years. I’m sure there are many other producers that feel the same. I highly recommend Isadora for a Leadership or Production Role . She will have a positive impact on your culture,your team, and your projects.”
Jason Sperling, Chief Creative Officer @ Innocean USA
“I was extremely fortunate to work shoulder-to-shoulder with Isadora while at RPA. She is an exceptional leader, who for the ten years we worked together, made sure the firehose of content that flowed out of our modest-sized production group ran smoothly and met the expectations of some very...VERY...hard-to-please clients. She had the ability to manage the complexity of massive Super Bowl jobs (we did four together, none of which were straightforward or easy) as well as the smaller, scrappier social-first productions that our clients favored towards the end of my tenure there. Isadora was someone I greatly relied on, and thankfully, never had to worry about. She was rare producer who had the full set of skills - experience, maturity, discipline and empathy. And I can also attest that she was beloved by her department and the dozen or so producers that answered to her. She respected and appreciated everyone in the organization, which is why its no surprise they all respected and appreciated her back.”
Ken Pappanduros, Group Creative Director @ RPA Advertising
“Isadora is one of a kind. You’d be hard pressed to find someone in the LA production community who is more connected, respected and loved than Isadora. I count myself lucky to have collaborated with her for ten solid years. In that time, we worked side-by-side on everything from Super Bowl spots to Instagram stories. And Isadora approached every project with the same professionalism and enthusiasm. She consistently performed miracles against time and budget constraints to get the work made and made well. And she never burned a bridge in the process. She respects people and what they do. And people respond by giving her their best. Of course, Isadora has all the requisite skills of a producer at her level of experience. She’s smart and organized and resourceful. She’s an effective communicator and manager. What makes Isadora so special is she genuinely cares about the work and the people who make it. That’s a rare combination. And one that inspires all those she works with.”
Sydni Chustz, W+K Producer, Founder at Bid Black
“I admire Isadora for being a well-rounded and esteemed Director of Production who is the definition of a team player, effective leader, and genuine spirit all in one. She keeps her fingers on the pulse of all things production, is fast-acting with a high attention to detail, exercises great judgement, and is an awesome communicator and advisor. Additionally, she is genuinely interested in developing the talent underneath her, always going above and beyond to champion their pursuits in and outside of work, as she did for me on many occasions. Isadora is a futurist and a thought-leader who added immeasurable value to our production department, but also to the overall culture within the organization. As a member of her team for two years, Isadora’s passion and integrity motivated me to always do my best work possible and to help change our industry for the better.”
Michael Raimondi, Managing Partner, Co-Founder, Co-Owner @ Union Editorial
“Isadora has been a client of mine for over twenty years and we have worked on everything from activation Barbie campaigns, pro-bono Instagram messages on inclusion and diversity, to massive super bowl spots for Honda. In every case she approaches the work with a level of respect and clarity that makes everyone’s job easier. The main attribute a producer needs to have, in my mind, is the ability to brings calm when there is chaos. Anyone can produce a smooth sailing, well-funded job but the true test of a producer is what they do when things go wrong, because inevitably, they do. Isadora has the reputation she does because she never takes the easy way out. She never stokes the fires of blame, she looks you in the eye and says, “Raimondi we have a problem, let’s fix it”. She is inclusive in her problem solving, not divisive something we can all use now. She is a true leader and mentor who empowers her people to succeed. The plethora of amazing producers who have been under her wing is a testament to her leadership. Isadora is not only a client of mine but she is a true friend who I can count on for a shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen or just a great book recommendation. She is one of the good ones, and you feel special when you are with her. Anyone that brings her on will be lucky to have her.”
Hanna Samad, Group Director, Experience Strategy @ RPA Advertising
“Isadora is an expert producer, a fierce ally, and a leader who inspires. Any organization looking to improve their ability to produce compelling video content across the spectrum of today's delivery channels (from theaters to TV screens to Instagram Stories and everything in between) would be wise to have Isadora leading the charge. She is quick on her feet and extremely effective - able to cut through confusion to get the heart of any problem or obstacle instantly. While she herself is an excellent problem solver, she more importantly fosters an environment where those around her are inspired and empowered to solve their own problems - magnifying her influence across any organization. Isadora sets the example for the industry when it comes to diversity and inclusion. At RPA, she has been instrumental in advocating for and bringing in underrepresented groups in front of and behind the camera as well as within the agency. Her team (and those of us, like me, who have had the privilege of collaborating with her) would follow her to the ends of the earth - she will whip your production department into shape and do so while winning the admiration and respect of everyone she interacts with.”
Brett Bender, EVP, COO @ RPA Advertising
“Isadora is the ultimate producer. I've worked with her for the past decade on the biggest and most ambitious projects in my career. She is the ultimate problem solver, always finding a way to get the job done on time and on the mark. She applies her passion for the business to any project she touches, whether as the acting producer or as managing oversight on the job. The relationships she fosters, both internally and externally, set her apart from the rest. She's a true star in the industry and anyone who gets the opportunity to work with her will benefit from it.”