Jacqueline Hallacy
About Jacqueline Hallacy
Jacqueline Hallacy is a Sales Associate at Penguin Random House in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with a diverse background in sales, education, and journalism.
Penguin Random House Sales Associate
Jacqueline Hallacy is currently a Sales Associate at Penguin Random House, where she has been working since November 2020. She is responsible for selling books from Penguin Random House client publishers to major retailers, including Barnes & Noble and B&N College. Her role involves negotiating deals, managing client relationships, and ensuring that books reach a wide audience. Her contributions are critical for the distribution and success of Penguin Random House's titles.
Sales Coordinator and Sales Assistant at Penguin Random House
Before her current role, Jacqueline Hallacy worked as a Sales Coordinator at Penguin Random House from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Sales Assistant from 2016 to 2019. These roles involved coordinating sales strategies, assisting in the execution of sales plans, and supporting senior sales staff. Her work contributed to the streamlined operations of the sales department and the effective marketing of Penguin Random House's publications.
Educational Background
Jacqueline Hallacy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Creative Writing with a focus on Creative Nonfiction from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, completed between 2009 and 2013. Additionally, she completed the Columbia Publishing Course at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 2016. Her education has provided a strong foundation in creative writing, journalism, and publishing.
Early Career and Internships
Jacqueline Hallacy has a diverse set of early career experiences. She served as a Journalism Intern and Assistant Teacher at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in 2013 and worked as a Lead Designer and Editorial Assistant at UNC Wilmington the same year. She also interned at The Charlotte Observer from 2008 to 2009, gaining valuable journalism experience. Additionally, she worked as a Young Voices Editor at Chautauqua Literary Journal from 2012 to 2013, further honing her editorial skills.
Experience as an Early Childhood Educator
In 2015, Jacqueline Hallacy worked as an Early Childhood Educator and Administrative Assistant at Bright Horizons in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, she was responsible for educational activities and administrative tasks, contributing to the development and management of early childhood education programs. This role broadened her skill set, allowing her to understand the intricacies of working in an educational environment.