Krista Asadorian
About Krista Asadorian
Krista Asadorian is a Senior Manager Publishing at Penguin Random House with over 15 years of experience in the publishing industry.
Title and Current Role
Krista Asadorian currently holds the title of Senior Manager Publishing at Penguin Random House. She has been with the company since the merger of Penguin Group USA and Random House, where she transitioned through multiple roles. She also serves as Publishing Manager and as Associate Publishing Manager for Puffin in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Roles in Publishing
Krista Asadorian has extensive experience with Penguin Group USA prior to its merger with Random House. She served as a Putnam Managing Editorial Assistant from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she held the positions of Publishing Coordinator and Senior Publishing Coordinator for Puffin between 2011 and 2015. This experience laid the groundwork for her current senior-level responsibilities.
Career Beginnings in the Book Industry
Krista Asadorian began her career in the book industry as a Bookseller at Borders Books, where she worked from 2006 to 2007. She then briefly worked as a Customer Sales Representative/Support Administrator at ZAGAT Survey in 2007. These early roles provided her with a foundation in customer service and sales, which would later complement her publishing career.
Educational Background
Krista Asadorian studied Writing, Literature, and Publishing at Emerson College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2002 to 2005. This academic background gave her a strong foundation in the literary arts, which has been central to her 15-year career in the publishing industry.