Catherine Kramer
About Catherine Kramer
Catherine Kramer is the Imprint Sales Manager, International Sales at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with extensive experience in subsidiary rights and publishing.
Title and Role at Penguin Random House
Catherine Kramer works as the Imprint Sales Manager, International Sales at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area. She has held this position since February 2020, managing international sales for multiple imprints within the company.
Previous Experience at Macmillan
Before her role at Penguin Random House, Catherine Kramer held several positions at Macmillan in the Greater New York City Area. She advanced from Subsidiary Rights Assistant to Subsidiary Rights Manager within a span of two years. She started as a Subsidiary Rights Assistant at the Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in 2017 and worked her way up to Subsidiary Rights Manager, holding the latter position for a brief period of three months before moving to Penguin Random House.
Work at Baker Publishing Group
Catherine Kramer's early career included a significant tenure at Baker Publishing Group, where she served as Rights & Permissions Assistant from 2014 to 2017. During her three years there, she gained extensive experience in handling rights and permissions, fostering a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in the publishing industry.
Educational Background at Calvin College
Catherine Kramer holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature, General, from Calvin College. She attended Calvin College from 2010 to 2014. During her time there, she not only focused on her studies but also took on additional responsibilities, such as serving as a Features Editor for Calvin College Chimes and working as a Student Payroll Assistant.
Internships and Early Career Roles
Catherine Kramer has a diverse range of early career experiences. She interned as a Writing & Marketing Intern at Local First of West Michigan and as a Grant Writing Intern at Family Network of Wyoming. Additionally, she served as a Service Coordinator at YouthWorks, Orientation Leader at Calvin College, and Student Assistant at Calvin College Press. These roles helped her develop foundational skills in writing, marketing, grant writing, and leadership.