Cheryl McAlea

Cheryl McAlea

Freelance Writer

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  • About me

    Brand Experience

  • Education

    • Ngee Ann Polytechnic

      2001 - 2004
      Diploma Mass Communication

      Activities and Societies: > Specialisations: Print Journalism, Online Journalism and Book Writing & Publishing (BookPub) > Represented NP in the Singapore Youth & Media Conference 2005 JOURNALISM & PUBLISHING EXPERIENCE:- Food Editor of Urbanwire.com, a student run online magazine- Writer for Hype (NP's magazine) and NP Tribune (NP's newspaper)- Proofreader and writer for an anthology published by the Book Writing & Publishing team (BookPub) of NP- Print Journalism internship at The University of Queensland (St. Lucia Campus) in Brisbane Australia May 2003 – June 2003- Published two original poems in “For the Love of God”, a creative… Show more JOURNALISM & PUBLISHING EXPERIENCE:- Food Editor of Urbanwire.com, a student run online magazine- Writer for Hype (NP's magazine) and NP Tribune (NP's newspaper)- Proofreader and writer for an anthology published by the Book Writing & Publishing team (BookPub) of NP- Print Journalism internship at The University of Queensland (St. Lucia Campus) in Brisbane Australia May 2003 – June 2003- Published two original poems in “For the Love of God”, a creative anthology spearheaded by BookPub to celebrate religious freedom and harmony. - Writer and food stylist for a cook book published by Paya Lebar Methodist Church entitled “From Generation to Generation: A heritage of recipes”, this cook book boasts a collection of more than 50 recipes contributed by the church-goers.- Profiled Dr. Ee Peng Liang for “I’m a volunteer too”, a compilation of heartwarming Singaporean stories jointly published by National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) and Beaumont Publishing Show less

    • National University of Singapore

      2005 - 2007
      Bachelor of Arts with Merit Sociology

      Activities and Societies: NUS Political Association (Publication Director) Sociology Society - Singapore Student Exchange Program (SSEP) at Singapore Management University for Sem 2 of Academic Year 2006/2007.- Publications Director for NUS Political Association- Assisted and managed the flow of events at the NUS Arts & Social Sciences Open House in 2005 and 2006.

  • Experience

    • Think (Singapore)

      Mar 2004 - Jul 2007
      Freelance Writer
    • National University of Singapore

      May 2004 - Sept 2004
      Research Assistant
    • Asia City Media Group

      Aug 2004 - Nov 2004
      Editorial Intern
    • The Straits Times

      Nov 2004 - Aug 2005
      Freelance Writer
    • JobsDB Singapore Pte Ltd

      Oct 2006 - Feb 2008
      Freelance writer
    • Ate Media

      Jan 2008 - Jul 2009
      Editorial Consultant
    • At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy

      Sept 2009 - Oct 2010
      Marketing Communications Executive
    • Jaab Pte Ltd

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
      Senior Account Executive
    • Spinnaker360 Pte Ltd

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      Senior Brand Account Manager
    • Tribal DDB Singapore

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Account Manager
    • Kingsmen OOH Media

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
      Lead Project Manager (Contract)
    • Qingwa

      Dec 2015 - Feb 2018
      Client Manager
    • SGK

      May 2018 - now
      • Client Director

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Senior Account Manager

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2024
      • Account Manager

        May 2018 - Dec 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tampines Palmsville RN Executive Member

      Issued by People's Association on Oct 2022
      People's AssociationAssociated with Cheryl McAlea
    • Member

      Issued by Our SG - Home of Forward SG on Jan 2023
      Our SG - Home of Forward SGAssociated with Cheryl McAlea
    • Consultant

      Issued by Total Well-Being SG on Apr 2025
      Total Well-Being SGAssociated with Cheryl McAlea