Laura Kemp
About Laura Kemp
Laura Kemp is an International Marketing Assistant at Penguin Random House in New York, New York, with a background in marketing, publicity, and animal care.
Current Title and Role
Laura Kemp currently holds the position of International Marketing Assistant at Penguin Random House in New York, New York. In this role, she contributes to international marketing campaigns for bestselling authors. Her responsibilities include coordinating global book tours, developing marketing materials for diverse markets, and collaborating with international publishing partners to enhance the global reach of Penguin Random House's titles.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Penguin Random House, Laura Kemp worked at Diversion Books as a Publicity & Marketing Associate for 8 months from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she was a Bookseller at Strand Book Store in 2018 for a month. Laura also has experience in the pet care industry, having served as a Receptionist at Ann Arbor Cat Clinic from 2017 to 2018, and as an Animal Care Technician at Humane Society of Huron Valley's Tiny Lions Cat Cafe from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Specialist at Urban Outfitters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Laura Kemp holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Anthropology from the University of Michigan. During her time at the University, she accumulated substantial practical experience by working as a Museum Assistant at the University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology for 6 months and a Production Assistant at University Productions for 2 years. Her academic background in Anthropology complements her extensive work experience in various roles across different industries.
Early Career
Laura Kemp's early career includes working as a Library Page at Dexter District Library from 2010 to 2012. Her experience also spans to the retail sector, where she served at Urban Outfitters as a Specialist for three years. She demonstrated versatility by taking on different roles across varying fields, from academic settings to animal care, providing a broad foundation for her later focus in international marketing.