Diandra Alvarado
About Diandra Alvarado
Diandra Alvarado is the Managing Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with a background in various editorial and administrative roles.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Diandra Alvarado currently holds the position of Managing Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, she coordinates the production schedule for multiple book titles simultaneously. She has implemented a new tracking system for editorial projects, which improved workflow efficiency by 20%. Additionally, Diandra participates in the Penguin Random House Diversity and Inclusion Committee, contributing to various initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive workplace.
Previous Experience at Oxford University Press
In 2018, Diandra Alvarado worked at Oxford University Press as an Editorial Intern for three months in the Greater New York City Area. This role provided her with foundational experience in editorial processes and operations within a leading academic publishing house.
Early Career Internships
Diandra Alvarado's early career includes several internships that helped shape her editorial skills. In 2017, she worked as an Editorial Intern at NewsCred for four months in the Greater New York City Area and as an Archives Intern at The Center of Mark Twain Studies for four months in Elmira, New York. She also gained experience as an Intern Office Assistant at CoreBasics Physical Therapy in Maywood, New Jersey, for one month in 2016.
Academic Background at Elmira College
Diandra Alvarado attended Elmira College, where she studied English Language and Literature, General, earning her Bachelor’s Degree over four years from 2013 to 2017. During her time at Elmira College, she served in multiple roles, including Editorial Officer for The Octagon Newspaper, Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, and Admissions Assistant. These roles helped her develop strong leadership and editorial skills.
Educational Foundation
Diandra Alvarado completed her high school education at Bergenfield High School, where she earned her diploma from 2009 to 2013. This educational foundation set the stage for her subsequent academic and professional achievements.