Kathleen Quinlan
About Kathleen Quinlan
Kathleen Quinlan is the Assistant Marketing Director at Penguin Random House, with extensive experience in marketing and brand management within the publishing industry.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Kathleen Quinlan holds the position of Assistant Marketing Director at Penguin Random House. In this role, she oversees key marketing campaigns and strategies that drive consumer engagement and sales. Her responsibilities include managing an associate marketing manager, providing mentorship, and fostering professional development within the team. Kathleen's leadership and strategic direction have been instrumental in executing successful marketing initiatives.
Previous Positions at Penguin Random House
Kathleen Quinlan has an extensive career at Penguin Random House, previously serving in multiple roles. From 2021 to 2022, she was the Senior Marketing Manager in New York. Before that, she held the position of Marketing Manager from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater New York City Area. Her journey at Penguin Random House began with the Crown Publishing Group where she served as Marketing Manager from 2017 to 2019. Kathleen also gained experience as an Associate Marketing Manager and Assistant Marketing Manager at DK, a division of Penguin Random House.
Education and Early Career
Kathleen Quinlan earned a B.A. in English and Journalism from Mercer University, completing her studies in 2011. Her early career included a variety of roles that helped build her foundation in marketing and communications. She was a CollegeTownMacon Writer and a news editor for Mercer University's The Cluster. Additionally, Kathleen worked as a Preceptor-Teaching Assistant and an Intern at the Mercer University English Department, showcasing her strong academic and leadership capabilities.
Key Marketing Initiatives
Kathleen Quinlan has led several significant marketing campaigns. Notably, she directed the marketing strategy for 'Upgrade' by Blake Crouch, implementing innovative direct-to-consumer outreach strategies. Kathleen also played a crucial part in the marketing success of 'Mad Honey' by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. She developed the 'It's A Vibe' newsletter, which focuses on mystery/thriller titles and enhances reader engagement and content delivery. Her work has been integral in promoting authors like Andy Weir and Jodi Picoult.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Coordination
Before her extensive tenure at Penguin Random House, Kathleen Quinlan developed her marketing expertise in various roles. She was an Events Marketing Specialist and Events Coordinator at Library Journal | School Library Journal | The Horn Book. Additionally, she worked as a Coordinator for Digital Products in the same organization. Kathleen also has experience in media production, serving as a Key Production Assistant on Colin Quinn Unconstitutional and as a Production Intern for Mike Birbiglia.