“As both a co-worker and then my direct manager, Lauren is a perfect example of strength, smarts and hard work. Driven and brilliant, Lauren is nothing less than a straight Boss. She understands her strengths (which are many) knowing where to lead, but also where to trust her team and their knowledge. A strong quality in any leader, and a huge reason to stick around.”
— Alex Gangi, Partner and Head of Production, Sounds Fun
“Lauren is an impeccable VP of Production and one of the best Creative Leaders I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Lauren saved the day so many times, and we at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Thank you for all that you have done for us to help amplify the Inclusion and Impact work we have done. Lauren has a high bar for delivering with customer obsession, excellence, quality, intention, and care. Her ability to forecast needs and valuing customers’ vision is impeccable. Highly recommend to work with Lauren in any capacity!”
— Jade Chan, M.S - Amazon Web Services Senior DEI Marketing Program Manager
“I had the pleasure of working with Lauren for three years at Coca-Cola Studios / StudioNow. Lauren was a part of our inaugural team helping to launch the internal video production agency Coca-Cola Studios. This new endeavor required constant problem solving in establishing our workflows. Lauren quickly became the linchpin of our team in so many ways. LD provided guidance to our team of producers and editors keeping them on budget and on schedule. Lauren even coached us in our hospitality efforts to make sure we were great ambassadors to our clients. LD made sure we listened to our clients as she was attentive to our needs. Lauren would fight to make sure we had all of the tools necessary to be successful. Or she would arm us with the ideas to be resourceful. LD has mastered the art of being no-nonsense and sweet as southern tea at the same time. ”
— John Ford, StudioNow
“As a Producer/Director I need a production manager to work with me who I can totally depend on when I need to wear my director hat only. Once we get into production and I’m making creative decisions, working with the keys, actors and agency, I can’t be thinking about all the production logistics that still need lots of attention - Actors getting to location, Petty Cash, time cards, second meal, location contracts etc... Lauren was great to work with. I had utmost confidence in her being completely on top of things and she has a great friendly personality too. We worked really well together in prep too where she contributed a lot to the success of our shoot. I hope to work with her again soon.”
— Richard Sampson, Shadowlight Pictures
“Lauren Dragona is more than a multi-talented, multi-faceted, highly qualified production professional, though she is most certainly that. There is no job too difficult or daunting for Lauren. She takes on any task that is thrown at her and applies 110% effort. Whether it is learning something new so that she can hit the ground running the next time she is called upon to do it, or asked to apply herself to repeated production duties, she exhibits the same diligent work ethic and high quality standard that she demands of herself each and every time. She is, quite simply, the best team member you could ever hope to have on board... for any project, anywhere.”
— Joy Brown, ASV Productions
“For three years, Lauren was a loyal, consistent employee at my video production company. She was studio floor manager for a public affairs program, “NJ Today with John McKeon” that I produced and directed. She also shot field B-roll footage for the show and was responsible for the final edits. In addition, she was the editor for the web cooking series, “Cooking with Nonna” for three years. Lauren worked autonomously and with very little direct supervision. Clients were consistently happy and requested her services. She will be missed as a valuable employee.”
— Thomas Rondinella, Catfish Studios/Seton Hall University
“Although she was only with us a short time, Lauren’s work as an associate producer was exemplary. She consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and was well-prepared and knowledgeable on all presented topics. In her role, Lauren researched and accessed experts and resources that best served the public good, and she maintained a sense of balance and fairness when researching subject areas. Lauren is highly passionate about her work. Her high-energy and enthusiasm is infectious.”
— Steve Adubato, Caucus Educational Corporation
“I had the pleasure of working with Lauren Dragona during New Jersey devils telecasts on MSG Network from 2008-2011. Starting out as an intern with us, she was very new to the field of live sports productions but she quickly learned and grasped all of the different components that go into the production. By the end of her tenure with us, Lauren was producing field shoots and features, tape producing the pre-game show, stage managing and filling in as graphics coordinator. Her attitude and work ethic were both tremendous as she was happy to do the mundane tasks along with the challenging ones. Lauren is a very bright, energetic go getter that would be an absolute asset to any company or organization that she joins.”
— Larry Gaines, Madison Square Garden
“Lauren is an impeccable VP of Production and one of the best Creative Leaders I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Lauren saved the day so many times, and we at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Thank you for all that you have done for us to help amplify the Inclusion and Impact work we have done. Lauren has a high bar for delivering with customer obsession, excellence, quality, intention, and care. Her ability to forecast needs and valuing customers’ vision is impeccable. Highly recommend to work with Lauren in any capacity!”
— Jade Chan, M.S - Amazon Web Services Senior DEI Marketing Program Manager
“I had the pleasure of working with Lauren for three years at Coca-Cola Studios / StudioNow. Lauren was a part of our inaugural team helping to launch the internal video production agency Coca-Cola Studios. This new endeavor required constant problem solving in establishing our workflows. Lauren quickly became the linchpin of our team in so many ways. LD provided guidance to our team of producers and editors keeping them on budget and on schedule. Lauren even coached us in our hospitality efforts to make sure we were great ambassadors to our clients. LD made sure we listened to our clients as she was attentive to our needs. Lauren would fight to make sure we had all of the tools necessary to be successful. Or she would arm us with the ideas to be resourceful. LD has mastered the art of being no-nonsense and sweet as southern tea at the same time. ”
— John Ford, StudioNow
“As a Producer/Director I need a production manager to work with me who I can totally depend on when I need to wear my director hat only. Once we get into production and I’m making creative decisions, working with the keys, actors and agency, I can’t be thinking about all the production logistics that still need lots of attention - Actors getting to location, Petty Cash, time cards, second meal, location contracts etc... Lauren was great to work with. I had utmost confidence in her being completely on top of things and she has a great friendly personality too. We worked really well together in prep too where she contributed a lot to the success of our shoot. I hope to work with her again soon.”
— Richard Sampson, Shadowlight Pictures
“Lauren Dragona is more than a multi-talented, multi-faceted, highly qualified production professional, though she is most certainly that. There is no job too difficult or daunting for Lauren. She takes on any task that is thrown at her and applies 110% effort. Whether it is learning something new so that she can hit the ground running the next time she is called upon to do it, or asked to apply herself to repeated production duties, she exhibits the same diligent work ethic and high quality standard that she demands of herself each and every time. She is, quite simply, the best team member you could ever hope to have on board... for any project, anywhere.”
— Joy Brown, ASV Productions
“For three years, Lauren was a loyal, consistent employee at my video production company. She was studio floor manager for a public affairs program, “NJ Today with John McKeon” that I produced and directed. She also shot field B-roll footage for the show and was responsible for the final edits. In addition, she was the editor for the web cooking series, “Cooking with Nonna” for three years. Lauren worked autonomously and with very little direct supervision. Clients were consistently happy and requested her services. She will be missed as a valuable employee.”
— Thomas Rondinella, Catfish Studios/Seton Hall University
“Although she was only with us a short time, Lauren’s work as an associate producer was exemplary. She consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and was well-prepared and knowledgeable on all presented topics. In her role, Lauren researched and accessed experts and resources that best served the public good, and she maintained a sense of balance and fairness when researching subject areas. Lauren is highly passionate about her work. Her high-energy and enthusiasm is infectious.”
— Steve Adubato, Caucus Educational Corporation
“I had the pleasure of working with Lauren Dragona during New Jersey devils telecasts on MSG Network from 2008-2011. Starting out as an intern with us, she was very new to the field of live sports productions but she quickly learned and grasped all of the different components that go into the production. By the end of her tenure with us, Lauren was producing field shoots and features, tape producing the pre-game show, stage managing and filling in as graphics coordinator. Her attitude and work ethic were both tremendous as she was happy to do the mundane tasks along with the challenging ones. Lauren is a very bright, energetic go getter that would be an absolute asset to any company or organization that she joins.”
— Larry Gaines, Madison Square Garden