Robert Drew
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Lighting Designer/Programmer and Audio Engineer with extensive experience in live production for churches, multi-site campuses, concerts, and touring events. Skilled in developing and programming dynamic lighting designs, managing live audio systems, and delivering seamless experiences for audiences of all sizes. Brings proven leadership as a Production Director/Manager, overseeing volunteers and staff, coordinating across multiple venues, and ensuring technical excellence under demanding timelines. Adept at balancing creativity with operational efficiency to consistently produce high-quality, engaging environments that support both artistic and organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Director
Impact Church AZ
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Direct all production elements for weekly services and large events across multiple campuses.
- Lead and develop staff and volunteer teams in audio, lighting, video, and broadcast.
- Oversee technical design, programming, and operation to ensure excellence and consistency across locations.
- Collaborate with pastoral and creative leadership to align production with ministry vision.
- Manage budgets, equipment, and systems to support scalable growth and multi-campus expansion.
Freelance Lighting Programmer/ Director
Freelance
Phoenix, AZ
05.2015 - Current
- Design and program lighting for concerts, tours, festivals, and large-scale live events.
- Program and operate GrandMA, Avolites, and ETC consoles to deliver dynamic, timecoded, and busked shows.
- Build cue structures, effects, and playback layouts that enhance performances and audience experience.
- Collaborate with artists, production managers, and creative directors to bring creative vision to life through lighting.
- Adapt quickly to diverse venues, rigs, and schedules, ensuring seamless programming and execution under pressure.
- Supervise and guide local crews during load-ins, focus, programming sessions, and live operation.
- Maintain and troubleshoot lighting networks, fixtures, and control systems for reliable performance.
Audio Engineer
Freelance
Phoenix, AZ
07.2014 - Current
- Mixed live audio for large-scale concerts, festivals, tours, and special events.
- Engineered FOH and monitor mixes, ensuring clarity and balance for artists and audiences.
- Set up and operated professional audio systems, including wireless, stage patching, and signal routing.
- Collaborated with touring crews, artists, and production teams to achieve creative and technical goals.
- Adapted quickly to diverse venues and fast-paced live environments as a freelance professional.
Technical Director
Central Christian Church Arizona
Gilbert, AZ
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Designed, programmed, and operated lighting for worship services, concerts, and large-scale events, creating impactful visual environments.
- Engineered live audio for worship and spoken word, ensuring clarity, balance, and consistency.
- Directed production operations for multi-sites coordinating technical teams and volunteers across multiple campuses.
- Managed full event lifecycles, including planning, rehearsals, execution, and post-event evaluation to achieve seamless delivery.
- Supervised and trained volunteers and staff, building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Oversaw equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting for lighting, audio, and video systems.
- Collaborated with creative and pastoral leadership to align technical execution with vision and organizational goals.
- Managed Projects across campuses, including the design and implementation of Systems and Equipment.
Production Manager/Lighting Director
Bobby G Entertainment
Maricopa, AZ
02.2018 - 2024
- Manage production operations for concerts, corporate events, and tours.
- Coordinate crews, schedules, and logistics across audio, lighting, video, and staging.
- Collaborate with clients and artists to deliver events on time, on budget, and at high quality.
- Oversee equipment prep, setup, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth execution.
- Lead teams with a focus on efficiency, safety, and professional client service.
Creative Director
Living Water Fellowship
Kissimmee, FL
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Directed IT operations for a medium-to-large church and elementary school, managing networks, servers, user accounts, and system security.
- Implemented and maintained technology infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity, software support, and hardware functionality for staff and students.
- Served as Service Director for church services and events, overseeing audio, lighting, video, and broadcast systems.
- Managed and trained volunteer and staff teams.
- Designed and programmed lighting for worship services, concerts, and special events.
- Engineered live audio for services, balancing music and spoken word while maintaining clarity and engagement for both in-person and broadcast audiences.
- Produced and directed film/video projects for the church, creating high-quality storytelling pieces to support services, outreach, and online platforms.
- Collaborated with leadership to align technical and creative execution with organizational goals, supporting both ministry and education initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Mesa, AZ05-2015
Skills
- Adaptability
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time management
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent work ethic
Timeline
Production Director
Impact Church AZ
06.2025 - Current
Technical Director
Central Christian Church Arizona
09.2023 - 08.2025
Creative Director
Living Water Fellowship
05.2021 - 09.2023
Production Manager/Lighting Director
Bobby G Entertainment
02.2018 - 2024
Freelance Lighting Programmer/ Director
Freelance
05.2015 - Current
Audio Engineer
Freelance
07.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School