Rob Schrader
Senior Production Operations Leader for Live Events
Helping teams navigate complex live environments with clarity, technical fluency, and dependable execution.
With more than 20 years of experience in live production settings, I bring a steady, solutions-oriented approach to event operations, AVL coordination, team communication, and real-time problem solving.
About
I am a production and event operations leader with extensive experience supporting live events, technical teams, and organizational workflows in fast-paced environments.
My work has centered on bringing together people, systems, communication, and technical execution to support events with consistency and care. Areas of focus include production planning, AVL coordination, scheduling, troubleshooting, team leadership, and process improvement.
Core Strengths
Experience
- Support live events, weekly programs, and special event environments through planning, coordination, and execution
- Align communication, scheduling, staffing, and technical support across teams
- Provide calm, practical leadership in fast-moving and high-pressure settings
- Strengthen consistency through improved workflows, documentation, and team coordination
- Continue expanding technical capabilities, including work in Vectorworks, to support event planning and execution
Tools & Platforms
Professional Approach
I value clear communication, strong preparation, dependable follow-through, and thoughtful leadership. My goal is to support people well while helping events run with excellence, clarity, and consistency.
Contact
For professional inquiries:
rob@robschrader.com