NON-BOOK PROJECTS
● Earth To KB (documentary), March 2024
○ Subject of short documentary that debuted at the 2024 BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
● Good (short film), expected 2024
○ Starred in a short film that is currently in post-production
● Freedom House: An Exhibition (art installation), 2024
○ Dougherty Arts Center (Austin, TX). expected August 10-October 5
○ Prizer Arts & Letters (Austin, TX). expected April 13-May 11
■ Write-up in Austin Chronicle
● Y(our) Town (art installation), August 10, 2023
○ Fine Arts Work Center (Provincetown, MA). Curated by Ronaldo V. Wilson. Part of “Student Reception & Open Studio” group exhibit.
● Nothing Was The Cause of Their Deaths (zine), June 2023
○ Final project for 2022-23 Civil Rights Corps residency; available for free download and at select locations in Harris County
● American History Vol. II (art installation). February 4-March 26, 2023
○ RichesArt Gallery (Austin, TX). Contributed poetry to a group exhibition.
● With a Wound (spoken word EP in collaboration with Rocky Lane), November 2021 ● A New Relationship to Pain (zine), LibroMobile, February 2021
○ Available for free download and at UT Austin’s Black Queer Studies Collection
● In Another Life (zine in collaboration with Jazz Bell), November 2019
○ Available for free download
● Songs for Women (music and spoken word EP), August 2016
● Local (music EP in collaboration with Hotep the Pharaoh), June 2016
SERVICE
● Guest Editor, Beestung Magazine, November 2024 issue
● Board of Directors Member, Sundress Publications, May 2024-Present
● Founder and Founding Consultant, Austin Poet Laureate program, May 2024-Present
○ Successfully lobbied city council, the Austin Public Library, and the local literary community to found an adult poet laureate program in Austin, TX
● Subcommittee Member, AWP 2024 Conference, June 2023
● Mentor, Brooklyn Poets’ - “The Bridge”, February 2023-Present
● First Selection Committee Member, PEN America - Emerging Voices, February 2023 ● Judge, Texas Commission On The Arts - Poetry Out Loud semifinals, January-February 2023 ● Judge, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School - Poetry Out Loud, December 2022
● Judge, Austin Youth Poet Laureate, September-October 2022
● Board Member, Ground Floor Theatre, April 2022-April 2023
● First Selection Committee Member, PEN America - Emerging Voices, February 2022
● Community Advisory Board Member, PrEP for ALL project - UT Austin Dell Medical School, January 2022-April 2023
● Judge, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School - Poetry Out Loud, December 2021
● Guest Editor (with Kimberly Nguyen), perhappened magazine - special issue for writers with ADHD, November 2021-January 2022
● Judge, Inaugural Austin Youth Poet Laureate, August-September 2021
● Community Advisory Board Member, Austin Public Health’s Austin/Travis County LGBTQ2IA+ Health Justice and Tobacco Prevention Initiative, June-August 2021
● Selections Committee Member, African American Community Leadership Award - UT Austin Division for Diversity and Community Engagement, April-May 2021
● Community Advisory Board Member, Texas Health Action, November 2020-August 2021
● Advisory Board Member, Black Queer Studies Collection at UT Libraries, October 2020-July 2021 ● Research Advisory Board Member, City of Austin LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission, September 2020-August 2021
● Member, City of Austin Equity Action Team, July 2020-July 2021
● Mentor, “Mentorship Day”. Future Front Texas. June 13, 2020
● Chair Elect, Pride and Equity Faculty and Staff Association, June 2020-July 2021
● Co-Chair, President’s Advisory Committee on LGBTQIA+ Issues, February 2020-July 2021
● Guest Editor, Foglifter Journal, Volume 5 Issue 1, August-December 2019
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Ensemble Member, Rock Pocket (freelance), October 2023-Present
● Serve various roles (screenwriter, actor, producer, director, and more) on the company’s independent films
● Submit films for the company’s production consideration on a yearly basis
● Co-create the company’s mission and vision
Teaching Assistant, UT Austin English Department (part-time), August 2022-Present ● Attend lectures and grade work for professor of record’s semester-long class
● Lead and prepare lesson for class discussion sections
● Hold office hours, assist with exam creation, and provide mentorship as needed
● For Spring 2024 class, support and advise 12 students on the writing and revision of their poetry, prose, or hybrid thesis; deliver 2 craft lectures; assist students with preparing a performance for the final course reading; help coordinate the final public reading on Zoom
● Classes thus far: E310S The Films of Alfred Hitchcock (Fall 2022), E316M American Literature (Spring 2023), E314V / MAS 314 Mexican American Literature and Culture (Fall 2023), E3430 / MAS345G Contemporary Latina/o Literature and Culture (Fall 2023), CRW 370H Honors Creative Writing Project
(Spring 2024)
Self-Employed Artist, KB Brookins (freelance), April 2019-Present
● Write poems, essays, and other pieces for submission to various magazines and presses for publication
● Write commissioned poems for individuals, organizations, and other venues
● Perform creative writing for colleges/universities, nonprofit organizations, and other venues
● Create, conduct, and/or contribute to workshops, panels, lectures, and keynote speeches on areas of interest
● Seek out and attend professional development opportunities, including but not limited to: conferences, workshops, book festivals, and classes
● Develop art exhibitions based on creative writing
● Collaborate with an agent to negotiate book contracts and publish serial excerpts of books
● Administrative tasks including, but not limited to: social media management, graphic design, email management, contract negotiation, tour management, shipping books and merchandise, virtual calls, meeting scheduling, website management, essay pitching, fellowship/grant/creative writing submissions Project Lead, Winter Storm Project (part-time), May 2021-February 2022
● Create a mission, vision, and structure for an anthology of Austin poets, prose writers, musicians, visual artists, and photographers documenting their experiences of the 2021 Texas Winter Storm
● Manage project assistant and editors
● Co-plan outreach events, anthology disbursement, and release party (view here)
● Serve as liaison for funders; manage budget; fundraise ($8k secured)
● Create and nurture partnerships; speak in media appearances for the project
Teaching Artist, The Library Foundation ATX (freelance), October 2018-April 2020
● Pitch and lead poetry workshops with various age groups (5th grade to adults) in a number of settings including but not limited to libraries, classrooms, and community centers on an as-needed basis ● Create all lesson plans used in workshops
● Learn and utilize different teaching methods (discussion, lecture, and interactive) to cater to different learning styles
Co-Founder/Executive Director, Embrace Austin (part-time), June 2020-July 2021
● Co-founded a LGBTQIA+ 501c3 nonprofit and co-developed a mission statement, vision, values, strategic plan, job descriptions, memorandums, and budget with staff, board, and community stakeholders
● Organized arts events from concept to completion
● Developed, promoted, and co-produced Embrace Austin membership program and community events ● Conducted recruitment, evaluation, and professional development of Embrace Austin staff and board members
● Oversaw fiscal management and ensure sound fiscal policy, including invoices and reports
● Assisted development team writing grants, speaking with possible donors, securing sponsors, recruiting for our membership, and fundraising
● Gathered information from communities we wish to serve through informal assessments and qualitative evaluations
Community Climate Ambassador, City of Austin Sustainability Office (freelance), January 2020-May 2021
● Partake in an inaugural ambassadorship of community members doing projects around climate change
● Create a Community Action Project to contribute to the City of Austin Climate Equity Plan
● Participate in workshops to learn more about equity, climate justice, and civic engagement
● Attend monthly meetings to share experiences, discuss projects, and learn from guest speakers and other community climate ambassadors
● Conduct outreach to gather and share information about climate equity issues within Austin, TX
Program Coordinator, Gender and Sexuality Center at UT Austin (full-time), September 2019-August 2021
● Coordinated programming including but not limited to: executing all programs from concept to completion; controlling expenditures in accordance with our budget; managing programming committees; and fundraising
● Established partnerships and coordinate outreach to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and local community
● Supervised and mentor student organizations, student staff, and drop-in students via our advising
● Sought out and participated in professional development opportunities
● Served as chair of UT Austin’s employee resource group for LGBTQIA2+ faculty and staff as well as advocacy committee of graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff
● Co-found a collective of Black LGBTQIA2+ faculty, staff, and students at UT Austin Founder/Executive Director, Interfaces (part-time), January 2019-August 2021
● Founded and led a 501c3 nonprofit that works to nurture and amplify marginalized Austin-area artists through inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA)-conscious arts programs
● Created the initiative’s IDEA-conscious framework; submitted certificate of formation and 501c3 paperwork
● Oversaw fiscal management, people management, strategic planning, budgeting, program development, and board
● Gathered information from communities we wish to serve through informal assessments and qualitative evaluations
● Executed development and outreach tasks including but not limited to: securing product donations and sponsors for programs; maintaining collaborative relationships with surrounding orgs; co-writing and researching grants
Assistant Editor, Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review (part-time), April 2019-March 2020 ● Read and evaluate assigned submissions, and help with the selection process
● Assist managing editor in selecting the featured poet for each issue
● Share proofreading and formatting responsibilities with the rest of the staff
● Assist with evaluating final proof of the journal
Teaching Artist, Creative Action (part-time), March 2019-August 2019
● Teach all assigned classes, including snacks, outdoor play and homework help
● Generate and submit daily lesson plans and semester unit plans with the intentions of preparing students for an end-of-semester showcase
● Attend all required trainings throughout the year, and maintain consistent and timely communication with performance arts teaching artist team, campus team, direct supervisor, parents, students, and other program staff
● Support various events such as Youth Arts Festival, open house days, and more
Associate Poetry Editor, Fields Magazine (part-time), December 2018-June 2019
● Read and evaluate assigned submissions, and help with the selection process
● Assist poetry editor with various duties such as proofreading, leading team meetings, drafting contracts, and corresponding with contributing poets
● Conduct and transcribe interviews for both the website and June and December issues Marketing Specialist, LearningCurv, LLC (part-time), December 2018-March 2019
● Consistently achieve or exceed monthly target(s) established by supervisor
● Accurately provide Salesforce Pardot beginner, specialist, and consultant-level training to clients ● Manage and utilize core marketing technologies and platforms such as Pardot, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and G Suite
● Develop digital marketing campaign assets within Salesforce Pardot on behalf of clients
● Assist in analyzing marketing data (conversion rates, traffic, campaign results, etc) to consult on future strategies
Bookseller, Bookwoman (part-time), November 2018-September 2019
● Maintains general upkeep up the store including but not limited to data entry, cleaning, setting up for events, and opening/closing duties
● Unpacks, alphabetizes and shelves books, magazines, and wardrobe items for bookstore
● Recommends books to owner and customers for purchase
Poetry Reader, Fields Magazine (part-time), September 2018-November 2018
● Select, along with the editorial staff, the best poetry to appear in online and print
● Thoroughly read all poetry submissions, giving adequate time to analyze and fairly consider each one Editorial Intern, Fields Magazine (part-time), January 2018-April 2018
● Select, along with editorial staff, the best poetry to appear in online and print
● Thoroughly read all poetry submissions, giving adequate time to analyze and fairly consider each one
● Assist current editors and designers with the creation of the magazine’s new website hosted by squarespace
● Conduct interviews and assemble weekly literary and music news for the magazine’s website AVID Tutor, San Marcos ISD (part-time), October 2017-April 2018
● Facilitate discussion regarding various class assignments and grade AVID assignments for a group of 6-12th grade students to prepare them for college-level work
Arts and Culture Writer, Fort Worth Weekly (freelance), May 2017-August 2017
● Write incisive articles that keeps readers informed on music and culture happenings in the Fort Worth area
● Pitch stories and discuss current cultural trends and events in the area and at weekly writers meetings Arts and Culture Writer, Dallas Observer (freelance), May 2017-August 2017
● Write incisive articles that keeps readers informed on music and culture happenings in the Dallas area ● Pitch stories and discuss current cultural trends and events in the area and at weekly writers meetings Digital Media Intern, Fort Worth Magazine (part-time), January 2017-May 2017
● Cover local events for publication on the magazine’s online blog
● Promote web content and events via social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter) Founder, TCU Association of Black Journalists (part-time), August 2016-May 2017
● Corresponded with Student Media and the Student Affairs office at TCU to found a student organization that informed the campus community about the importance of black journalists through events and outreach
● Expanded professional development opportunities for black journalists on campus
● Prepared application materials and sent to the National Association of Black Journalists Student Assistant, TCU African American and Africana Studies (part-time), August 2016-May 2017
● Create promotional content such as official logo and event flyers using adobe photoshop and canva under the tutelage of a department head
● Pitch student events and ideas for departmental promotion via email and in-person departmental meetings
Audience Engagement Editor/Digital Reporter, TCU Student Media (part-time), August 2016-December 2016
● Research ways to facilitate conversation with student media’s audience through social media and Parse.ly analytics
● Create stories on weekly deadline that incorporated text, images, social media or data visualization
Radio Show Host, KTCU (part-time), May-August 2016
● Collaborate with the station manager and producer to create, host, and record bi-weekly episodes of a radio show about up-and-coming musicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
● Find and research potential guests for show, preparing questions and conversation-starters in advance of tapings
● Play music on the station during shifts
● Open and close the radio station headquarters as needed
Student Office Assistant, TCU Admissions (part-time), October 2015-May 2017
● Work independently and as a team to assist administrative assistants, admissions counselors and prospective students/families via phone and in-person using clear and courteous communication and interpersonal skills
● Utilize software such as Microsoft word, outlook and excel to assist full-time employees with various tasks such as mail processing, data entry and student outreach
Founder/President, TCUnderground (part-time), August 2015-May 2017
● Created a student organization that hosted themed shows and work to create a safe-haven for poets, comedians, musicians, and more to showcase their talent and connect with other artists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
● Found a core team of students for marketing, PR, stage hands, and DJing purposes ● Developed and implemented all print and electronic marketing materials
● Spoke at organizational fairs and various other booths on behalf of organization
● Managed the organization’s social media presence plus event preparation, set-up and take-down ● Actively monitored campus news and proactively pitched local media to secure impactful media coverage, which resulted in campus radio and newspaper stories
Vice President, E.Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y. (part-time), September 2015-May 2016
● Co-led a student organization that hosted multiple events including but not limited to public demonstrations, social media campaigns and educational discussions for the betterment of marginalized communities at TCU
Executive Vice President, Off On a Tangent (part-time), June 2015-January 2017
● Managed event planning and event task delegation for a community initiative that brought visual and performing artists together for promotion, growth and collaboration with one another
● Helped the organization attract an average of 150 people per artist showcase and created a revered and respected presence within the Central Texas arts scene
SKILLS
● Performing (100+ readings and performances done)
● Public speaking (30+ panels/speaking engagements done, 50+ events hosted)
● Workshop facilitation and design (30+ workshops created and taught)
● Writing (poetry, memoir, cultural criticism, personal essay, book review, newsletter) ○ Topics: books, TV, Hip Hop, Blackness, gender, sexuality, transgender and nonbinary issues, masculinity, pop culture, US politics, class, disability justice, creating and maintaining community arts spaces, LGBTQIA2+ justice, intersectionality, gentrification, climate change, policing, Prison Industrial Complex abolition, gynecological justice, reproductive justice, mental health, poetry as advocacy/activism, fatness, accountability, inclusive organizing, organizing trends, nonprofits, social media discourse, Texas
● Teaching (10+ classes created and taught)
● Book tour management (successfully organized and/or managed two 30+ stop US tours grossing $25,000+)
● Book publicity (successfully managed and/or co-managed publicity campaigns that led to 1,000+ copies of two poetry books sold within one calendar year)
● Grant writing ($100,000+ secured January 2020-July 2022)
● Grassroots fundraising ($27,000+ raised June 2018-August 2021)
● In-kind fundraising ($15,000+ raised January 2020-August 2021)
● 3rd party fundraising ($15,000+ raised January 2020-August 2021)
● Google Suite: gmail, calendar, hangouts, drive, docs, sheets, slides, forms, jamboard
● Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, OneDrive
● Project management: asana, discord, slack, trello, basecamp, confluence, groupme, habitica
● Video communications: zoom meetings, zoom webinars, ringcentral, Skype
● Social media management: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Hootsuite
● Marketing management: Pardot, Madmimi, canva, iMovie, Mailchimp, Substack
● Website builders: Squarespace, Wordpress, Drupal
● Conflict facilitation (“Transforming Conflict” certification - Black Organizing Leadership and Dignity, July 2021)%20-%20Made%20with%20PosterMyWall%20(6).jpg)
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