Cheryl Segura

Cheryl Segura

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Acquisitions Editor hoping to connect with thought leaders in the personal/professional development space to make their dreams of publishing a book a reality

  • Education

    • State University of New York Cortland

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English and Professional Writing

      Activities and Societies: Cortland Writers Association, National Council of Teachers of English, Cortland Kickline, Dragon Chronicle, Professional Writers

  • Experience

    • Flushing Bank

      May 2010 - Aug 2010
      Intern

      • Contacted possible candidates for recruitment events • Organized out-of-office hiring events• Maintained job openings & department filing system

    • State University of New York Cortland

      Aug 2011 - May 2012

      • Read, edited, and updated content on University webpage. • Composed feature pieces on students and campus buildings for University brochures. • Guided students in structuring, organizing, and formulating papers while understanding difficult reading

      • Editorial Intern

        Jan 2012 - May 2012
      • Peer Tutor

        Aug 2011 - May 2012
    • SUNY Cortland Dragon Chronicle

      Jan 2012 - May 2012
      Writer

      • Pitched & published 10 articles for “News” & “Lifestyle” sections of college newspaper

    • McGraw Hill

      May 2012 - Jul 2023

      • Acquired, edited, and published non-fiction business books • Focused on content areas including leadership, professional development, business motivation, and more • Maintained positive relationships with literary agents • Shaped manuscripts and worked closely with authors to deliver on reader promise• Coordinated with marketing, sales, production, and creative teams to ensure successful and timely publications• Provided administrative support to Editorial Director and 2 additional Editors for first 6 months in position • Trained Editorial Assistant in all systems, procedures, and meetings Show less

      • Senior Editor

        Jun 2019 - Jul 2023
      • Editor

        Jul 2016 - Jun 2019
      • Associate Editor

        Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
      • Editorial Assistant

        Aug 2012 - Feb 2015
      • Editorial Intern

        May 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Wiley

      Jul 2023 - now
      Editor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Registered Yoga Teacher

      Yoga Alliance
    • Mindfulness Certification

      YogaRenew