Cher Checchio
School: University of Florida
Expertise: product testing
Cher Checchio
- Former senior shopping editor for Reader's Digest, Taste of Home and Family Handyman
- Former marketing manager at Coupons.com
- Former website merchandiser at Alibaba
- Former publishing editor at ProQuest
Experience
As a former senior shopping editor, Cher spent her time meticulously managing a broad array of lifestyle content and editing over 30 articles monthly for Taste of Home. With over 15 years of experience, Cher has covered everything from foodie favorites to kitchen gadgets for print magazines, newspapers and online publications. She spearheaded a shopping review site for Coupons.com that covered kitchen and household appliances, managed a team of freelance writers and edited dozens of articles weekly. Passionate about the written word, Cher has a bachelor's of science degree in journalism from the University of Florida and was a lifestyle blogger for 10 years. Cher has traveled and tasted the foods of over 20 countries and has lived in four states experiencing southern cuisine and western fare. When she's not editing, she's listening to podcasts or searching for the latest kitchen essentials on social media.
Education
University of Florida, bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communications, 2008
Taste of Home Editorial Policies
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