Kirstin Berndt
About Kirstin Berndt
Kirstin Berndt is a Publicity Manager at Penguin Random House, with a background in public relations, international energy analysis, and military operations.
Title at Penguin Random House
Kirstin Berndt holds the position of Publicity Manager at Penguin Random House. In this capacity, she oversees publicity efforts for the Portfolio and Sentinel imprints, contributing to the promotion and visibility of various publications.
Professional Experience at Simon and Schuster
From 2017 to 2021, Kirstin Berndt worked as a Publicist at Simon and Schuster in New York, New York. Over her four-year tenure, she gained substantial experience in managing public relations and communication strategies within the publishing industry.
Education and Academic Background
Kirstin Berndt completed her M.S. in Global Affairs from New York University. Prior to that, she earned a B.A. in English from the University of California, Berkeley. Her educational background has equipped her with strong analytical and communication skills applicable to her career in public relations.
Experience at U.S. Energy Information Administration
Kirstin Berndt worked with the International Energy Analysis Team at the U.S. Energy Information Administration for seven months from 2016 to 2017. During her time in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, she was involved in analyzing global energy trends and data.
Military and Research Experience
Kirstin Berndt served as an Operations Officer in the United States Army for ten months, stationed in Qatar from 2014 to 2015. She also contributed to academic research projects as a Research Assistant at New York University for four months from 2015 to 2016. These roles have diversified her expertise across different sectors.