Rams Women’s History Month Staff Showcase with Zhanee Simpson

Zhanee Simpson can come up with countless examples of influential women in her career, and in a variety of roles.

“Influential women have built me,” Simpson said. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have influential women woven throughout my career. They’ve pushed and uplifted me in ways I never knew were possible – from an old hiring manger not letting me back out of an interview process post internship because I felt I was under-qualified, to the suite attendant that encouraged me to chase my dreams every chance she got.”

That empowerment has helped lead her to where she is today as Stadium Operations Coordinator for the Rams. She has been with the organization for nine months.

In her role, she works with the Rams’ Stadium Operations team, acting as a liaison between the Rams and SoFi Stadium and assisting with the execution of various department needs. Those needs include overseeing Rams SoFi Stadium access, assisting with the operational execution of Rams events at SoFi Stadium, and helping to build gameday guides, among others.

On gamedays, she serves as the Rams Event Command Lead and handles the Rams’ business side credential process.

Simpson’s typical gameday begins roughly 7 hours before kickoff. When she arrives at the stadium, the first thing she does is set up the box office for credential pickups and ensure any gameday requests are complete. From there, she moves on to Event Command, where she’s stationed for the remainder of the game and communicates between Rams staff and major stakeholders such as security, guest experience, Los Angeles Fire Department, Inglewood Police Department, housekeeping, etc.

“Throughout the game, I am in constant communication with Rams staff behind the scenes,” she said. “I act as a buffer between Rams staff and the stadium. Spills, security needs, and more are reported to me so I can communicate what is needed to the appropriate individuals.”

Simpson said she has two favorite parts of gameday.

“My all-time favorite part of game day is the time around kickoff when the texts and calls slow down, and for a moment, I can look up and take everything in,” she said. “I take a deep breath, look around at everyone in command, watch the cameras as the fans pour into the stadium, and take in the fact that I helped make that day happen in my small way.

“Believe it or not, my second favorite part of gameday is when the game is over. Fans are…