Kia A. Brinkley

Kia A. Brinkley has worked in the marketing and design industry since 2012. Kia A. began their career as an Assistant Footwear Designer for Tommy Hilfiger at BCNY International/Synclaire Brands. In 2013, they moved to Camuto Group as an Assistant Footwear Designer for Dillards' Antonio Milani line. In 2014, they were the Associate Footwear Designer and Associate Brand Manager at ES Originals. In 2016, they worked as a Digital Marketing Consultant at Chester County Economic Development Council. In 2017, they were an MBA Marketing Intern at L'Oréal for YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTY and an Enterprise Management Consultant at Fox School of Business at Temple University. From 2018 to 2019, they were a Marketing Manager - Brand Innovation at Milani Cosmetics. In 2021, they began working as a Marketing Director at The Lip Bar Inc. and a Director Of Marketing at Lilly Lashes.

Kia A. Brinkley began their education at Garnet Valley High School, where they studied Design and Applied Arts from 2003 to 2007. Kia A. then attended Pratt Institute, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Art in Fashion from 2007 to 2008. Kia A. continued their studies at Savannah College of Art and Design, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from 2008 to 2012. Finally, in 2016 they completed their Global Masters of Business Administration in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Fox School of Business at Temple University.