Cheryl Westberg
About Cheryl Westberg
Cheryl Westberg is an Account Manager for Higher Education in the Midwest Region at Penguin Random House, based in the Greater Chicago Area.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Cheryl Westberg is an Account Manager for the Higher Education Midwest Region at Penguin Random House. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, she is actively involved in promoting Penguin Random House and its client titles on campuses to secure course adoptions. Her role also includes partnering with campus leadership and committee members throughout the Common Read sales-cycle to position titles and authors effectively. Additionally, she represents the company at various conferences and trade shows, including the prominent First Year Experience Conference/Trade Show.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Penguin Random House, Cheryl Westberg accumulated extensive experience in the education and non-profit sectors. At Olivet Nazarene University, she held several key positions, including Director of Educational Partnerships, Associate Director of Recruitment, and Senior Admissions Counselor. Prior to this, she was the Community Relations Manager at Barnes & Noble and also worked in fundraising and volunteer coordination roles at Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center and Ray Graham Association respectively.
Educational Background and Degrees
Cheryl Westberg holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University, which she attained between 2013 and 2015. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the same institution, completing her studies in 2008. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in both leadership and business principles, which she applies in her current role.
Significant Achievements
Cheryl Westberg played a crucial role in securing Midwest schools for the Inaugural Michelle Obama In Conversation event, which was responsible for 50% of the total book sales. Additionally, she guided schools through all stages of planning for the event. This significant achievement highlights her capability in project management and collaboration with educational institutions.
Collaborations and Partnerships
In her role at Penguin Random House, Cheryl Westberg collaborates extensively across various internal divisions such as imprint managers, premium sales, B2B, digital, and PRHSB. Her work involves coordinating efforts to promote books and authors effectively. She also partners with campus leadership and committees during the Common Read sales-cycle to ensure successful adoption of titles.