Elise (Cherry) Cheesman
Bronxville,NY
Summary
Current undergraduate with a year of committed editorial experience at literary magazines focused on emerging, powerful voices. Extensive experience reading and suggesting edits on literary submissions. Also with two years of team-centered volunteer work, requiring time-management, communication, and loyalty.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Love & Squalor
09.2025 - Current
- Read through weekly submission packets on a two-day turnaround.
- Attend weekly meetings, determining strong pieces of literary merit.
- Stylize and set up community events.
Copyeditor
Litmus Literary Magazine
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Participated in frequent group meetings and discussions about team creative decisions.
- Practiced strong and high-turnaround copyediting skills, revising manuscripts within a week.
- Collaborated with writers to refine their work, resulting in clearer communication of ideas.
Volunteer
South Carolina Children's Thtr
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Cleaned auditorium spaces after performances.
- Operated the merchandise store, and checked inventory.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
SAT Tutor
Schoolhouse
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Tutored a small group of students, noting communal difficulties and tailoring assignments to specific academic needs.
- Provided specific test guides, strategies, and habits to improving students.
- Led stress-management exercises for helpful self maintenance.
Education
BA - Liberal Arts
Sarah Lawrence
Bronxville, NY05.2029
High School Diploma - undefined
South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities
Greenville, SC05.2025
Skills
- Editing
- Organizing
- Time-Management
- Creative Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Consistency
Accomplishments
Literary Publications:
- The Little Crocodiles, Beaver Magazine; September 2025
- Driving Around in Cars at Night, Eunoia Review; September 2025
- Wistful, Bending Genres; August 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Editor
Love & Squalor
09.2025 - Current
Copyeditor
Litmus Literary Magazine
01.2025 - 05.2025
Volunteer
South Carolina Children's Thtr
10.2024 - 03.2025
SAT Tutor
Schoolhouse
10.2024 - 12.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities
BA - Liberal Arts
Sarah Lawrence