About Keogh Crew Consulting
Keogh Crew Consulting brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership, large-scale event production, and creative program development to organizations across Rhode Island and beyond.
Founded by Brendan Keogh, a seasoned operations director and professional musician with 15+ years of performance and technical production experience, Keogh Crew helps turn ideas into organized, scalable reality.
Brendan Keogh
Founder & Consultant
With over a decade of hands-on experience producing events and managing operations, Brendan Keogh has built a career supporting nonprofits, festivals, and creative organizations throughout Rhode Island and beyond.
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Brendan blends a background in arts administration, production, and finance — skills grounded in formal training with a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Music from the University of Vermont. His work combines creative production with operational strategy to help events and organizations thrive from concept through execution.
Event Experience
Brendan has produced and managed more than 350 events — from private celebrations and weddings to multi-day film festivals, outdoor concerts, and large-scale community gatherings.
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His work includes:
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Outdoor film screenings and concerts drawing audiences of 3,000+
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Fundraising galas and annual event series that strengthen community engagement
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End-to-end event operations, including vendor management, permitting, insurance, and municipal compliance
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Sponsorship coordination and on-site activation with nonprofit and corporate partners
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Technical production oversight for sound, lighting, staging, and live performance logistics
Through long-standing relationships with venues, artists, and production partners across Rhode Island, Brendan has developed a reputation for creating seamless, high-impact events that connect people and strengthen community.
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Administrative & Finance Work
In addition to his event production expertise, Brendan brings extensive experience in business management, bookkeeping, and nonprofit administration. He has overseen financial and operational systems that support sustainable growth for creative and mission-driven organizations.
His administrative background includes:
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Managing QuickBooks accounting, payroll, and reconciliation for multi-program organizations
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Overseeing grants, donations, and annual audits with clear documentation and reporting
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Administering insurance policies, HR systems, and technology infrastructure
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Creating detailed budgets and production reports to support both day-to-day operations and long-term planning
Brendan approaches operations with the same attention to detail he brings to event production — ensuring every aspect behind the scenes supports organizational success.
Community Partnerships
Brendan’s work has connected him with a wide range of organizations, artists, and community partners, including:
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newportFILM – Director of Operations & Events for 10 years, leading the growth of a nationally recognized year-round film program.
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New England Music Organization (NEMO) – Founding Board Member; creator of The NEE Jam and other community music initiatives.
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Newport Performing Arts Center – Programming Committee Chair, developing the Live From Newport virtual music series.
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Fort Adams Trust & Fort Adams State Park, Newport Restoration Foundation, and Salve Regina University – Event production and operations support.
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Newport Mental Health and Star Kids Scholarship Fund – Fundraising and event logistics management.
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Savannah Music Festival and Lockn’ Festival – Early experience in artist relations, backline, and production for large-scale national festivals.
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Ongoing collaborations with private clients, corporate partners, and regional event planners across Rhode Island.