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Andrea Sims,
President & Founder of Lion’s Share Communications, Inc., has
more than 20 years of diverse experience in public relations, major
events, galas, golf tournaments and in producing
television and film projects. Having grown up in southern
California with a father who was an entertainment industry
executive, her extensive professional connections, in many
cases, grew out of her earliest personal relationships. In
fact, her Godfather is Actor Russell Johnson (the professor on
Gilligan’s Island) and she has fond memories of time spent at
the homes of some of Hollywood’s legendary actors.
A highly visible industry presence, Andrea served as a Board Member and the
former President of Women in Film and Video, an
international association with over 10,000 members among 20+
chapters. During her tenure, Andrea provided exceptional
leadership and vision to the organization. Her key
contributions to Women in Film and Video included the
following:
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Secured individual health insurance for independent filmmakers
and directors as President.
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Directed four consecutive sold-out, annual galas at various
four-star venues, recruiting high-profile celebrities
including
» Ben
Affleck |
» Larry
King |
» Sen
Hillary Rodham Clinton |
» Sharon
Stone |
» Roseanne
Barr |
» Tyne
Daly |
» Sharon
Gless |
» Kathy
Bates |
» Linda
Ellerbee |
» Mary
Steenbergen |
» Cicely
Tyson |
» Ted
Danson |
» Melanie
Griffith |
» Bo
Derek |
» Washington, DC Media
Celebrities Andrea Roane & J.C. Hayward |
Andrea Sims was
featured in the book Insider's Guide to Finding a Job,
Expert Advice from America's Top Employers and Recruiters
by Wendy Enelow and Shelly Goldman, JIST Publishing. She also
served as a speaker by invitation on “Fundraising and
Awards,” at The Women in Film and Television
International Summit, Canada House, London, England.
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