Connie Lynn Simpson

Clearance/Release Coordinator for documentary charting the assembly of an 100 member competition Gospel Choir. Solely responsible of generating and acquiring appropriate release and clearance from high volume crowds and varied last minute locations. [Week 1 auditions resulted in 1125 appearance releases obtained, sorted, logged and uploaded] * In charge of activities related to securing licenses or rights for the use of copyrighted material; securing appearance releases for all adults and minors on set and in field; assisting with obtaining location clearance and city use permits * Responsible for generating and providing the appropriate clearance requests to the copyright holder, garnering clearance of persons, materials, intellectual property or location; retrieving signed contracts, and logging obtained information in trackers and database * Oversee the administration of contracts and continually update the department’s database with pertinent information concerning contracts, owner information and theatrical permits arranged by date, location and release # * Fulfilling requests to seek clearances from executive producers/producers/post-production staff

Primarily responsible for meeting and surpassing talent needs including but not limited to: scheduling, food, transportation, lodging, costumes, security and other special accommodations. Worked in tandem as personal assistant to Whitney Thore and Thore family Responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Arrangement of flights, hotels, and ground transportation • Coordination with production regarding dates, locations, budget and logistics • Communication with creative departments to source and secure promotional assets for scene • Ensuring that set is camera ready prior to shoot and locked and secured post use • Updating social media platforms, generating event schedules and promoting giveaway incentives • Drafting and implementing social media campaigns to bolster participation in filmed talent related events on set and in field

Assist producers [set and field] on and off set at varied stages of production for top rated, long run reality series. Responsibilities include: * Liaison between the producer and the post production team * Coordinating special events to be included in shoots * Promoting and generating attendance for targeted events * Drafting letters, making phone calls, running an office * Assisting with the preparation of publicity materials, branding and copyright * Facilitate arrangement of meetings and events * Key contributor to strategic thinking in relation to story development

Lifestyle manager responsible for assisting to keep Ms. Thore's life organized, punctual and productive . Responsibilities include: * Managing household * Personal shopping * Assisting with incoming and out going communication * Assisting with scheduling and appointments * Event planning and coordination * Assembling promotional kits for sponsored events * Performing life maintenance tasks * In charge of caring for pets and properties

Assist all aspects of production for reality series based on young Olympic contenders, their families, and the quest for the Gold. Responsibilities include: · Picking up crew meals accurately and efficiently · Fed Ex runs, craft service runs and set material runs · Wrangling and tending to the varied needs of talent · Assisting producers/coordinators collect time cards and ensuring paperwork is filled out properly · Making certain locations are left clean and orderly post shoot · Thousands of other combinations of random tasks

Responsible for: * Daily preparation of set materials, release binders, and distribution of supplies * Daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation of petty cash and purchase order receipts * Logging PC summaries and submitting PO receipts for cash and crew reimbursement * Distributing lunch menus, obtaining orders, ensuring accuracy and arrival to prevent meal penalties

Field/Set Assistant to Art Director on unscripted tiny dwelling competition series Responsible for: * Supervision of daily construction progress to ensure the design prospective is on track * Ensuring design execution meets specification of off site Art Director as well as featured talent * Facilitating placement of corporate sponsored brands and products * Acquiring, assembling and designing set materials to achieve directed vision * Maintaining additional raw materials fall within budget * Post-production, ensuring loaned materials are returned in same condition to appropriate lenders

Responsible for: * Stills photography * Obtaining, updating, scanning, and uploading releases * Driving and navigating crew van to varied locations * Craft services * Managing and reconciling petty cash * Ensuring crew vehicles are properly fueled * Sourcing, picking up, and returning rentals * General errand running for producers and crew