MRF

Morgan R. Fisher

morganrfisher@outlook.com (208)991-7817
morganrfisher.weebly.com
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Objective
Utilize my skills to exceptionally contribute to a nonprofit organization in need of a strong
communicator, diligent worker, and passionate helper.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in EnglishProfessional Writing Emphasis

Minor: Public Relations
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
GPA: 3.76

Relevant Coursework
Business Writing

Technical Writing



Client-Based Writing
Mass Media Ethics




Introduction to Public
Principles of Advertising
Relations

August 2013 - May 2016

Media Writing

Law of Mass Media

Advanced Prose Writing

Experience

Grant Writer, Families Together, Moscow, ID



January 2016 Present
Working with two other students to assist the local non-profit in marketing for their
upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration
Wrote a grant to Umpqua Bank with two other students in hopes of providing funding for a
parenting class

Poetry Staff, Fugue, Moscow, ID




January 2016 Present
Reading and offering publication suggestions on 15-20 poetry submissions per month
Summarizing reasons for acceptance to the editor in a compiled briefing biweekly

Womens Center Blog Intern, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

January 2015 May 2015
Published weekly blog entries involving feminist issues
Worked with an editor to ensure that each blog entry was free of error and well articulated
Attended weekly meetings to brainstorm new ideas about significant and timely issues
pertaining to womens rights

Food and Beverage Supervisor, Roaring Springs Water Park, Meridian, ID May 2011 August 2015
Began as a line member, was promoted to lead after two years, and was promoted to
supervisor the following year
Oversaw nine food outlets and their employees
Managed conflicts that arose with guests, as well as conflicts between employees
Conducted administrative tasks on a computer to manage employee schedules, shift changes,
and time clock corrections

Performed customer service tasks by interacting with guests in person and by answering
phones to appropriately respond to guests questions and concerns
Utilized Microsoft Excel for product inventory and event scheduling
Handled money regularly, counting cash and counting back change to guests

Skills

Computer: Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, Google documents, and WordPress; experienced in
Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr; can type 104 words per minute; proficient in graphic
design

Language: Conversational in Spanish

Community Service and Activities

Campus Advisory Board Member, First Book, Moscow, ID

August 2014 Present
Collaborate with the Moscow community to provide books to children in low-income families
with book distributions and participation in the Alternative Giving Market
Assist in fundraising for the nonprofit organization, with programs such as the Alternative
Giving Market and their annual spaghetti feed
Helped write a successful grant for the organization (Co-Op Dime in Time fundraiser;
brainstormed proper phrasing for the grant and created the initial first draft of the grant,
which the head member of the board submitted with only slight alterations)

Living Learning Community President, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
August 2015 Present
Run community government meetings that address relevant issues and plans for community
improvements
Recognize outstanding members of the residence hall community
Work on improvement projects to further enhance the environment of the Living Learning
Community, including getting new pool tables and TVs for various halls, as well as getting new
benches installed around the courtyard of the Living Learning Community

Sigma Tau Delta President, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

August 2015 Present
Work within the Moscow community to promote literacy with various events, including
working with the First Book nonprofit, assisting Bookpeople, a local bookstore, to organize
their used books section, and reading to pre-school children
Put on various fundraisers and programs that raise awareness for the English major honors
society, including literary magazines, valentine sales, and assisting with the First Book
spaghetti feed


Residence Hall Representative, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

August 2014 May 2015
Handled hall funds to purchase various items for my residence hall to promote involvement,
including a fondue pot, food for hall dinners, etc.
Put on numerous programs, including fondue nights, karaoke nights, and an incredibly
successful dance for my residence hall
Advertised for programs with flyers, promos, and word of mouth
Voted on relevant issues on behalf of my residence hall at community government meetings