Morgan K. Winsor
@MorganWinsorCNNEducation
Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Greek & Roman Studies with a minor in Journalism
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | Newark, DE | May 2012
Study Abroad:
Athens, Greece | Winter Session 2011
Ancient Greek History & Art History
Martinique | Winter Session 2009
French Language & Caribbean Culture Studies
Experience
Freelance News Assistant, CNN | New York, NY | March 18, 2013 - Present
Experience
Freelance News Assistant, CNN | New York, NY | March 18, 2013 - Present
Legal Assistant, BRODY WILKINSON, PC | Southport, CT | September 1, 2012 - Present
Edit contracts, codicils and various legal documents for attorneys. Conform original documents and prepare for client booklets and storage filing. Photocopy, scan and file legal documents. Deliver/pick up documents to/from clients, other offices, probate courts and various departments of town hall. Cover receptionist during lunch hours. Update client information and attorney mailing lists, and enter attorney time slips using the computer program Sage.
Edit contracts, codicils and various legal documents for attorneys. Conform original documents and prepare for client booklets and storage filing. Photocopy, scan and file legal documents. Deliver/pick up documents to/from clients, other offices, probate courts and various departments of town hall. Cover receptionist during lunch hours. Update client information and attorney mailing lists, and enter attorney time slips using the computer program Sage.
Volunteer Archaeologist, HALMYRIS | Murighiol, Romania | July 2 - July 27, 2012
Originally a Geto-Dacian settlement, then later a Greek colony, Halmyris was a Roman fort, harbor, trading post and civil settlement by the 1st century AD, and has an occupation history of 11 centuries. Excavated area of the harbor (both civilian and military). Dug two trenches approximately 100 cm deep. Finds included bone, countless pottery shards, floor tiles, stone wall, North African pottery, Roman coins, blades, glass, fish weights, instruments made from bone, various amphorae, a dolium (large storage vessel). Halmyris falls under the auspices of the Romanian Ministry of Culture and the Romische-Germanische Zentral Kommision (Mainz, Germany).
Features Editor, THE REVIEW| Newark, DE | May 2011 - May 2012
Pitched three articles on a weekly basis. Assigned articles to reporters and provided them with key sources and story framework. Managed and communicated with reporters to ensure tight deadlines were met. Edited final articles with reporters for accuracy and AP style. Communicated with managing editors regularly.
Student Assistant, UD CAREER SERVICES CENTER | Newark, DE | September 2010 - May 2012
Critiqued student resumes and cover letters during daily walk-in hours and online. Conducted at least one resume and cover letter writing workshop per month. Performed on-campus outreach programs throughout the school year. Assisted students with navigating around the Career Services Library.
Antiquities Intern, CHRISTIE’S | New York, NY | July 11- August 19, 2011 & January 4 - February 2, 2012
Assisted Administrator with pre and post-sale duties e.g., scanning and emailing documents to clients, and updating client pending list and files daily. Reorganized department library and auction catalogs. Handled, measured and photographed pieces in storage room. Printed and organized photos for cataloguing. Researched provenance of pieces for cataloguing. Communicated with clients via email and phone. Performed out-of-office duties. Became proficient with Christie’s systems (Siebel, Property, intranet, website). Attended intern lectures and workshops twice a week during 2011 summer session.
Staff Reporter, THE REVIEW| Newark, DE | Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
Wrote weekly news and feature stories for this 12,000-print circulation paper, University of Delaware’s independent student newspaper. Copies of newspaper clippings available upon request.
Marketing Intern, MOFFLY MEDIA | Westport, CT | Summers 2008, 2009
Actively participated in the planning and execution of marketing projects. Extensive use of Excel for creating/editing anticipated and finalized budget and guest lists. Put together promotional advertisements both by hand and on the computer. Put together press packets and guest gift bags for promotional events.
Skills
French (fluent). Latin (advanced, six years of study). Ancient Greek (two semesters). German (conversant). Excellent with both Microsoft Works programs for Windows (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and iWork for Apple (Pages, Numbers, Keynote). Excellent with AP Style. Extensive experience with social media, blogging, Audacity, PhotoShop and video journalism. Basic excavation skills (digging, brushing, edging, pottery and bone cleaning, tagging).
Activities, Awards & Achievements
Member, Eta Sigma Phi | Newark, DE | November 2010 - Present
The national honor society for students of Latin and Ancient Greek with a record of high academic achievement in classical languages.
The national honor society for students of Latin and Ancient Greek with a record of high academic achievement in classical languages.
Member, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority | Newark, DE | March 2009 - Present
President, Eta Sigma Phi | Newark, DE | January 2012 - May 2012
Coordinated all monthly officer and member meetings. Conducted new member initiation ceremonies. Managed executive board members in regards to the chapter’s finances, event planning, public relations, chapter recruitment and membership protraction.
Writer, The Main Street Journal | Newark, DE | Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012
A student-run literary magazine that is published on a biannual basis, and is supported by the University of Delaware and surrounding businesses. Copies of published work available upon request.
Secretary & Public Relations Chair, Eta Sigma Phi | Newark, DE | November 2010 - December 2011
Attended all officer and member meetings on a bimonthly basis and recorded minutes. Planned and promoted events. Collaborated with other Registered Student Organization’s on campus.
Dean’s List, College of Arts & Sciences | Newark, DE | Fall Semesters 2008, 2009
Bronze & Silver Medals, National Latin Examination Awards | 2005 - 2008
