Sarah Harkins

Sarah Harkins has extensive work experience in marketing and communications. Sarah started their career at Borders in 2004, where they worked as a District Marketing Manager for the Indiana and Kentucky region. In this role, they were responsible for managing marketing activities and promoting events.

In 2006, Sarah transitioned to the role of Sales Manager at Borders, where they focused on driving sales growth.

Sarah then moved to the downtown Chicago branch of Borders in 2007 and worked as a District Marketing Manager. In this position, Sarah planned and promoted various author and music events, including high-profile events with notable figures such as Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, Barbara Walters, and Caroline Kennedy.

In 2008, Sarah joined Pearson Education and took on multiple roles. Sarah initially worked as an Integrated Marketing Services - Author Relations, acting as a liaison between the sales force and the author team. Sarah coordinated presentation opportunities and served as the main contact for national authors across all curricula.

Later, Sarah transitioned into the role of Product Marketing Manager - Learning Services Technology at Pearson Education. Sarah focused on marketing and communication efforts for Pearson's learning management systems, including Pearson Realize, SuccessNet Plus, and Pearson SuccessNet. These platforms provided customizable curriculum, assessment-based instruction, and simplified management for teachers.

In 2019, Sarah continued their work in Product Marketing at Savvas Learning Co (formerly Pearson K12 Learning), where they held the position of Product Marketing Manager - Learning Services Technology.

Overall, Sarah Harkins has demonstrated a strong track record in marketing and communications, with a focus on education technology and event promotion.

Sarah Harkins attended Indiana University Bloomington from 1998 to 2003, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.