Morgan McDonald
Sebastopol,CA
Summary
Writer and editor with over 5 years of high-level content production, project management, team collaboration, and print and online deliverables across industries.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Family
03.2011 - Current
- Cared for two children, one with special needs, and a parent with medical needs
Video Talent/Editor/Writer
Bluefin Media
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Video talent: wrote scripts, created the set for and was the on-screen talent for over 200 cooking videos that reached over 1 million viewers for Bluefin media, an internet media company
- Editor and writer: wrote recipes and food and health articles for Bluefin media's Recipe Corner website
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
Owner and Teacher
Morgan Yoga
05.2005 - 03.2011
- Taught over 1500 private sessions and over 500 classes.
- Created and taught a lifespan women's health yoga program for the Advocate Health Hospital system
- Created and donated yoga classes for several Chicago non-profits
- Created and taught Yoga and Creative Autobiography workshops
- Created and led a three-day yoga, meditation and leadership training for the Brown University Women's Lacrosse team
Writer and Editor
Campbell And Company
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Led fundraising and marketing content creation for high-profile non-profit organizations, including case studies and marketing deliverables
- Efficiently managed multiple projects, for multiple bosses, simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines while maintaining high-quality work
- Conducted thorough research to inform targeted marketing campaigns
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach
Writer
Mobile Insights
02.2002 - 10.2002
- Wrote and edited content for a mobile tech information firm
Substitute Teacher
Wellington School
08.2000 - 12.2001
- As a long-term substitute, taught all subjects to middle and high school students
Intern
The Nation Magazine
01.1999 - 06.1999
- For many editors at this political magazine institution, did research for long feature articles
Co-Founder
Women Youth Support Each Other (WYSE) - New Haven
09.1996 - 04.1998
- Co-founded the New Haven chapter of WYSE, connecting women and girls through curriculum to promote inter-generational and cross-cultural bonding and wisdom
Fellow
Dwight Hall Center For Service And Social Justice
05.1997 - 08.1997
- Developed outreach for the WYSE program in New Haven
Education
Certificate Program - Academic And Professional Writing Program
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2004
Bachelor of Arts, With Honors - English
Yale University
New Haven, CT05.1998
Skills
- Project Management, Content Development, Editing, Writing
Timeline
Video Talent/Editor/Writer
Bluefin Media
08.2012 - 05.2014
Caregiver
Family
03.2011 - Current
Owner and Teacher
Morgan Yoga
05.2005 - 03.2011
Writer and Editor
Campbell And Company
01.2003 - 06.2005
Writer
Mobile Insights
02.2002 - 10.2002
Substitute Teacher
Wellington School
08.2000 - 12.2001
Intern
The Nation Magazine
01.1999 - 06.1999
Fellow
Dwight Hall Center For Service And Social Justice
05.1997 - 08.1997
Co-Founder
Women Youth Support Each Other (WYSE) - New Haven
09.1996 - 04.1998
Certificate Program - Academic And Professional Writing Program
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, With Honors - English
Yale University
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