Katie Gray
About Katie Gray
Katie Gray is a Library Relations Specialist at University of Toronto Press, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Publishing from Centennial College and has experience in marketing and publications from her previous roles at University of Toronto Press, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and HarperCollins Canada.
Work at University of Toronto Press
Katie Gray currently serves as a Library Relations Specialist at University of Toronto Press, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she represents the press at library conferences, promoting journals and journal products. Previously, she worked as a Marketing Coordinator in the Journals Division from 2017 to 2020, where she developed sales projects aimed at converting leads into sales. She also analyzed customer needs to maximize sales potential by offering tailored journal subscription products. Her contributions have focused on enhancing the visibility and accessibility of the press's offerings within the library community.
Education and Expertise
Katie Gray studied at Centennial College, where she earned a Graduate Certificate in Publishing, specializing in Book, Magazine, and Electronic publishing from 2013 to 2014. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Social Science degree with a specialization in Criminology and a Minor in Political Science from the University of Ottawa, completed from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in publishing and social sciences, which she applies in her current role in library relations.
Background
Before her current position, Katie Gray worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) as a Publications Assistant from 2014 to 2017. In this role, she contributed to the development and dissemination of publications related to mental health. Additionally, she gained experience as a Marketing and Publicity Intern at HarperCollins Canada for two months in 2014. This diverse background in publishing and marketing has equipped her with valuable skills applicable to her work in library relations.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Katie Gray has focused on maximizing sales potential and enhancing customer engagement. At University of Toronto Press, she collaborates with the marketing team to suggest new strategies for effectively targeting sales prospects. Her analytical skills enable her to understand customer needs, which she leverages to develop tailored journal subscription products. Her involvement in library conferences has also contributed to promoting the press's journals and products within the academic community.