Andrea Baird
About Andrea Baird
Andrea Baird is a Sales Manager at Penguin Random House in the Greater Chicago Area, with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry.
Company
Andrea Baird currently serves as a Sales Manager at Penguin Random House in the Greater Chicago Area. In her role, she manages sales for Penguin Young Readers in the Upper Midwest region, covering Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. She has been with Penguin Random House since July 2021.
Title
Andrea Baird holds the title of Sales Manager at Penguin Random House. She has over a decade of experience in the publishing industry, making significant contributions in areas such as event planning, social media strategy, advertisement coordination, brand awareness, and product promotion.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Baird has a strong educational background that complements her professional experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Journalism from Miami University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She later attained a Master of Arts in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University, completing her degree between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, she studied Culture, Art, Film, and Journalism at the Gould Institute of Miami University in 2007.
Background
Andrea Baird began her career with various roles that built a foundation in marketing and communications. Her early roles included internships at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Everyday Communications, and Violet Revolution. She also gained experience as a substitute teacher at Kent City Schools and Rootstown Local Schools. Her diverse roles range from Marketing Director positions at Little Friends Photo and Guild Literary Complex to a decade-long focus on publishing industry roles.
Previous Roles
Before joining Penguin Random House, Andrea Baird held multiple roles at Triumph Books, including Marketing Coordinator (2012-2015), Marketing Manager (2015-2018), and Director of Marketing (2018-2021). She also served as Director of Marketing at Chicago Review Press concurrently from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Marketing Consultant for Access to Independence remotely for four years, contributing her expertise to various marketing initiatives.