Andi Barrett is nominated for Operations Overlord as part of The Flex Awards. The Flex Awards recognize the professionals behind the scenes who make complex live events and productions look effortless. To learn more about the program and this year’s finalists, visit FlexRentalSolutions.com/Flex-Awards.
As Asset Manager at Gateway Studios and Production Services, Andi Barrett plays a key role in keeping productions organized, coordinated, and on track. Nominated by the Flex team, Andi was recognized for her long-term experience with Flex, her commitment to getting the most out of the platform, and the thoughtful feedback she shares to help improve the product for everyone.
When it comes to making thousands of moving parts look effortless, Andi believes communication is everything. She focuses on communicating early, clearly, and often so no one is left guessing. When teams understand the plan, the priorities, and the latest updates, the chaos stays behind the scenes and the show runs smoothly.
When everything hits at once, Andi’s internal reset is simple and steady. “We always find a way.” She pauses, regroups, and then tackles each challenge one step at a time. That calm, methodical approach helps her lead through pressure without losing momentum.
Andi believes mastering Flex should be considered a true operations superpower. By customizing project elements within the platform, she shapes workflows that keep crews coordinated and information flowing. Her ability to tailor Flex to match real-world needs helps ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.
What keeps Andi passionate about the industry after all these years is the people. She values the teams she works with every day and loves seeing the behind-the-scenes effort come to life on stage. That moment when preparation turns into performance is what makes the work worthwhile.
When asked to describe her year in ten words or less, Andi summed it up perfectly: “Turning chaos into order and growing every show.”
Andi’s clarity, consistency, and deep operational knowledge reflect exactly what the Operations Overlord category represents. She brings structure to complexity and helps every production she touches run more smoothly from start to finish.