David Gilmore
About David Gilmore
David Gilmore is a Senior Marketing Associate at Penguin Random House in New York, with a diverse background in marketing, editorial roles, and retail.
Professional Experience at Penguin Random House
David Gilmore currently holds the position of Senior Marketing Associate at Penguin Random House in New York, NY. Previously, he served as a Marketing Associate from 2022 to 2023 for 9 months, and before that, he was a Marketing Coordinator from 2019 to 2022, working for a total of 3 years. His career at Penguin Random House demonstrates a clear trajectory of growth and specialization in marketing within the publishing industry.
Marketing Career at Barnes & Noble
Prior to his tenure at Penguin Random House, David Gilmore worked as a Marketing Coordinator for Barnes & Noble, Inc. for 8 months in 2018-2019. This role in Greater New York City Area allowed him to further develop his marketing skills within the publishing sector, setting the stage for his subsequent roles at Penguin Random House.
Early Career Roles and Internships
David Gilmore gained valuable early career experience through multiple roles at The Children's Book Council. He initially joined as a Marketing Intern in 2017 for 3 months before transitioning to a Marketing Assistant role from 2018 for 11 months. Additionally, he interned at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. in 2018, working in both marketing/publicity and editorial capacities. These positions laid a strong foundation for his career in the book industry.
Retail and International Experience
David's diverse background includes retail positions such as Sales Associate: POS and Apparel at Kohl's Department Stores for 10 months in Wilmington, NC, and Floor Staff at Regal Entertainment Group for 2 years. Additionally, he gained international experience through a student internship in Osaka, Japan, at SICEP in 2015. These roles contributed to his well-rounded skill set.
Educational Background in Publishing and Creative Writing
David Gilmore holds a Graduate Publishing Certificate from the University of Denver, obtained in 2017. He also completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, along with a Certificate in Publishing. His formal education underscores his dedication to the fields of publishing and creative writing.