James Phirman

James Phirman has a diverse work experience in the publishing industry. James currently holds the position of Vice President, Special Markets at HarperCollins Publishers, where they previously served as the Senior Director, Special Sales. Prior to HarperCollins, James worked at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as the Executive Director, Special Sales, Director of Sales, Mass Markets, and National Account Manager. James also gained experience as a Senior Sales Manager - Special Markets at Lonely Planet, where they were responsible for sales expansion and developing new accounts. Additionally, James worked as a Product & Author Events Manager at Baker & Taylor, an Assistant Buyer at PriceSmart, and held various roles at Advanced Marketing Services, including Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Coordinator, and Purchasing Assistant.

James Phirman received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies - Speech Forensics from California State University, Chico, where they attended from 1999 to 2002. During their time at California State University, Chico, James also pursued a minor in Leisure and Recreational Activities at the University of Northern Iowa from 2000 to 2001.