Jessica Pearson
About Jessica Pearson
Jessica Pearson is the Regional Sales Manager at Penguin Random House in Nashville, TN, with over 8 years of experience at the company. She has a diverse background in sales, education, and program evaluation, with previous roles at KIPP Nashville, Lwala Community Alliance, Vanderbilt University, and American Eagle Institute.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Jessica Pearson currently serves as a Regional Sales Manager at Penguin Random House in Nashville, TN. She has been in this role since February 2015, accumulating over 8 years with the company. In her capacity, she oversees the regional sales operations, ensuring effective distribution and marketing of books within her designated territory.
Previous Position at KIPP Nashville
Jessica Pearson worked at KIPP Nashville as the Director of Talent & Recruitment from 2013 to 2015. During her tenure, she was responsible for spearheading initiatives related to talent acquisition and recruitment strategy, aimed at enhancing the staffing quality of the organization.
Experience at Lwala Community Alliance
From 2012 to 2013, Jessica Pearson served as a Program Evaluation Intern at Lwala Community Alliance in Lwala, Kenya. In this role, she was involved in evaluating the effectiveness of various community programs, contributing to the organization's mission of improving health and education outcomes in rural Kenya.
Academic Background
Jessica Pearson holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in International Education Policy and Management from Vanderbilt University, completed between 2011 and 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature, Theater Performance, from Appalachian State University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004.
Early Career and Teaching Experience
Before venturing into sales and program management, Jessica Pearson gained international teaching experience as an ESL Kindergarten Teacher at American Eagle Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan, from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013, contributing to various academic research projects.