Jean Segura
Majored in Business Administration (Marketing & Sales)
Spartanburg Methodist College, Class of 2027
From Travelers Rest, SC
Spartanburg Methodist College, Class of 2027
From Travelers Rest, SC
Jean Segura is a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking student at Spartanburg Methodist College, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing & Sales. He expects to graduate in May 2027. He earned his associate degree in business administration in May 2025, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.9 GPA.
Segura founded Segura's Solutions, where he creates websites, logos, and digital content for small businesses and campus organizations. He also supports his family's business, Segura's Painting, by preparing estimates, managing invoices, communicating with clients, and coordinating daily operations.
On campus, Segura serves as President of the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), a Sports Communication Intern, and a Community Assistant. His responsibilities include organizing cultural events, producing sports photography and video content, and supporting students in campus housing.
His senior capstone builds on his design experience by developing affordable bilingual websites for Hispanic-owned small businesses. After graduation, he plans to continue growing Segura's Solutions and take on greater responsibility at Segura's Painting as he prepares to eventually lead the family business.
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Jean Segura Castro included on spring 2026 President's List at SMC
Jean Segura Castro of Greenville, SC, has been named to the Spartanburg Methodist College President's List for grades earned during the spring 2026 academic semester. President's List students have...
May, 13 2026 - Verified by Spartanburg Methodist College
Jean Segura Castro included on fall 2025 President's List at SMC
Jean Segura Castro of Greenville, SC, has been named to the Spartanburg Methodist College President's List for grades earned during the fall 2025 academic semester. President's List students have a...
December, 11 2025 - Verified by Spartanburg Methodist College
Jean Segura Castro graduates from Spartanburg Methodist College
Jean Segura Castro, of Greenville, SC, graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Commencement exercises were held on Saturday, May 3, at Spartanburg High School. ...
May, 15 2025 - Verified by Spartanburg Methodist College
Jean Segura Castro included on spring 2025 President's List at SMC
Jean Segura Castro of Greenville, SC, has been named to the Spartanburg Methodist College President's List for grades earned during the spring 2025 academic semester. President's List students have...
May, 02 2025 - Verified by Spartanburg Methodist College
Jean Segura Castro included on fall 2024 President's List at SMC
Jean Segura Castro of Greenville, SC, has been named to the Spartanburg Methodist College President's List for grades earned during the fall 2024 academic semester. President's List students have a...
December, 11 2024 - Verified by Spartanburg Methodist College
Jean Segura Castro included on spring 2024 President's List
Jean Segura Castro of Greenville, SC, has been named to the Spartanburg Methodist College President's List for grades earned during the spring 2024 academic semester. President's List students have...
May, 17 2024 - Verified by Spartanburg Methodist College
Jean Segura Castro included on fall 2023 Dean's List
Jean Segura Castro of Greenville, SC, has been named to the Spartanburg Methodist College Dean's List for grades earned during the fall 2023 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a ...
January, 09 2024 - Verified by Spartanburg Methodist College
Jean Segura was recognized for earning an academic award
Jean Segura received the 2023 ACE Award from Greenville County Schools, becoming one of two students selected from Travelers Rest High School.
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Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Jean Segura serves as President of the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) at Spartanburg Methodist College, following his service as Co-President. He leads a five-member executive team, coordinates meetings and member communications, and collaborates with campus departments and student organizations to organize cultural and educational events.
Segura also designed LASO's website and creates promotional materials. His contributions include helping organize El Festival de Culturas and We Are One: Fiesta Latina, along with coordinating the 15-poster bilingual Voces y Virtuosos exhibit. Through these projects, he helps students connect, celebrate Latin American culture, and participate in campus life.
Fall 2025 - Fall 2026
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Men's Soccer
Jean Segura was a student-athlete on the men's soccer team at Spartanburg Methodist College. He balanced team practices, competition, and academic responsibilities, strengthening his teamwork, discipline, and time management skills through collegiate athletics.
Fall 2023 - Spring 2025
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Voces y Virtuosos: Bilingual Hispanic Heritage Exhibit
Jean Segura coordinated Voces y Virtuosos, a 15-poster bilingual educational exhibit recognizing Hispanic contributions to science, music, and culture during Hispanic Heritage Month at Spartanburg Methodist College.
He developed visual materials and collaborated with students, faculty, and campus partners to organize and display the exhibit. The project combined research, English and Spanish communication, graphic design, and campus outreach to make these individuals' stories accessible to the college community.
September 2026 -
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Segura's Solutions: Bilingual Website Capstone
Jean Segura is expanding his work through Segura's Solutions for his senior capstone at Spartanburg Methodist College. The project focuses on creating affordable bilingual websites for two Hispanic-owned small businesses and one parish, helping visitors understand their services and find contact information in English and Spanish.
Planned deliverables include three websites, six promotional placements, and nine usability tests. The testing goal is for at least eight of nine participants to independently locate a specified service or parish detail and a way to contact the client. Segura is working with advisory partners to guide the project and document feedback and improvements.
August 2026 -
Others
NIL Valuation: A Predictive/Correlational Model
Jean Segura contributed to a team research project at Spartanburg Methodist College exploring factors associated with the name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuations of collegiate athletes. The project investigated potential predictors of athlete valuation, connecting business research, marketing, and collegiate sports.
Segura is listed as a co-author of the project's oral presentation at the 2026 SC Upstate Research Symposium, held on April 10, 2026.
April 2026 -
Research Projects
Walt's Waltz: Nonprofit Consulting Project
Jean Segura collaborated with a student consulting team at Spartanburg Methodist College to support Walt's Waltz, a nonprofit focused on mental health awareness. The team examined operational challenges, including uneven workloads and a need for more structured processes.
Segura participated in client meetings and a final presentation, contributing to an Event Operations and Volunteer Guide and a grant-planning structure for organizing funding opportunities and deadlines. The project provided practical experience in client communication, nonprofit operations, teamwork, and developing recommendations around an organization's needs.
April 2026 -
Classwork
El Festival de Culturas
Jean Segura served as a key partner in El Festival de Culturas, a multicultural event developed as Luna Orozco's senior capstone project at Spartanburg Methodist College. He designed the event's website and contributed to planning, promotion, and event coordination.
Held on March 17, 2026, the festival brought together approximately 200 attendees to celebrate different cultures. The project earned first place at SMC's APEX Showcase, with Segura contributing website design and marketing support.
March 2026 -
Others
LASO at SMC Website
Jean Segura designed and developed the website for the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) at Spartanburg Methodist College. The website brings together information about the organization, its leadership, and cultural events, giving students a central place to learn about LASO and opportunities to participate.
The project combines website design, content organization, and digital communication with Segura's campus leadership experience. It supports the organization's efforts to promote activities and connect students with its community.
November 2025 -
Software Projects
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