Kayla Kinard
About Kayla Kinard
Kayla Kinard is the Institutional Development Manager at ITHAKA, a position she has held since 2020. She previously worked as an Account Manager at Bloomsbury USA and interned in the Sales Department at Perseus Books Group.
Work at ITHAKA
Kayla Kinard has been serving as the Institutional Development Manager at ITHAKA since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing institutional partnerships, contributing to the organization's mission of advancing scholarly communication. Her responsibilities include engaging with academic institutions to enhance their access to digital resources and services.
Previous Experience at Bloomsbury USA
Prior to her current position, Kayla Kinard worked at Bloomsbury USA as an Account Manager from 2015 to 2020. During her five years in this role, she managed client accounts and fostered relationships with key stakeholders in the publishing industry. Her work contributed to the growth and success of the company's client engagement strategies.
Internship at Perseus Books Group
In 2012, Kayla Kinard completed a four-month internship in the Sales Department at Perseus Books Group in New York. This experience provided her with foundational knowledge of the publishing industry and sales processes, which she later applied in her career.
Education at Montclair State University
Kayla Kinard earned her Bachelor's degree in English from Montclair State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her education equipped her with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of literary analysis, which have been beneficial in her professional roles.