Lauren Gallagher
About Lauren Gallagher
Lauren Gallagher is a Sales Manager at Penguin Random House in the San Francisco Bay Area with a diverse background in book sales, curation, and arts journalism.
Company
Lauren Gallagher currently works at Penguin Random House in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her role as Sales Manager involves overseeing sales operations and fostering relationships with key clients. Lauren's extensive experience in the book and media industry equips her with the skills necessary to drive sales and implement strategies that improve customer retention.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Gallagher holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature & Great Books from the University of San Francisco. She also studied English Literature & History of Architecture at Queen Mary University of London. Lauren's academic background has provided her with a deep understanding of literature, which she applies in her professional roles.
Career Background
Lauren Gallagher has a diverse career, having worked in various roles related to books, media, and entertainment. Before her current position at Penguin Random House, she was a Copywriter at Yale University Press. She also held the role of Product Manager: Books and Media at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she significantly increased sales. Lauren's career also includes stints at Spoonbill & Sugartown Books, where she implemented a customer feedback system, and DanceTabs, where she worked as a Dance Critic.
Achievements
Lauren Gallagher has led several successful initiatives throughout her career. At The Metropolitan Museum of Art, she led a campaign that increased book and media sales by 20% over two years. She developed a proprietary data-driven approach to book curation, which significantly improved customer retention rates. At Penguin Random House, she mentors junior staff and contributes to industry panels on book sales and curation.