Morgan Delva
Montreal,QC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Writer
Intersections McGill Journal for Political Science
Montreal, QC
10.2024 - Current
- Write and submit academic articles for the journal
- Work alongside editors to ensure appropriate accuracy and writing flow
- Interact with other writers to provide and receive article ideas and improve general writing quality
- Consistently meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality of writing
Menu Consultant/Supervisor of Operations
Café Marión
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Translated the Café's Spanish menu into English
- Corrected errors in the Spanish and original English menus
- Contributed to the development of new menu items
- Participated in the restructuring of the Café's pricing system
- Assisted with staff training for customer service in English
- Supervised the business's day-to-day operations
Document Translator
Gratereaux Delva & Associados
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Translated legal documents from Spanish and French to English.
- Applied cultural and legal understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct punctuation, grammar, and translation errors.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Used translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process.
- Scanned legal files and greeted clients.
National Honor Society President
International School Of Sosua
Sosua, Dominican Republic
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Organized charity events and fundraisers such as visits to nursing homes and orphanages.
- Created new long-term volunteer initiatives and partnerships.
- Supervised other members' progress.
- Contributed to an overhaul of the recruitment process.
- Restructured the day-to-day planning processes.
Volunteer Worker
FEDUJAZZ
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
08.2018 - 04.2023
- Participated in planning and execution of events such as concerts and artist workshops.
- Handled stage equipment during events.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Connected the organization with the International School of Sosua's National Honour Society to add personnel for the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival.
Head Delegate
Model United Nations
Sosua
09.2019 - 06.2022
- First-year delegate at 2020 NHSMUN conference in New York City
- Delegate at multiple online conferences throughout COVID-19 pandemic
- Head delegate at 2022 NHSMUN conference in New York City
- Mentored first-year delegates in preparation for 2022 NHSMUN conference
- Leading contributor in a voted draft resolution for increased affordable housing in the UN-Habitat committee for the 2022 NHSMUN conference
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Honours - Political Science
McGill University
Montreal, QC 08.2023 - Current
Skills
- Document Translation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cultural Expertise
- Proofreading Skills
- Presentation/Project Management
- Academic Research and Data Collection
Hobbies and Passions
- Debate
- Politics and Academia
- Community Engagement
- Philanthropy
- Soccer
- Kiteboarding
- Music
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Staff Writer
Intersections McGill Journal for Political Science
10.2024 - Current
Menu Consultant/Supervisor of Operations
Café Marión
07.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts: Honours - Political Science
McGill University
08.2023 - Current
Document Translator
Gratereaux Delva & Associados
06.2022 - 06.2023
National Honor Society President
International School Of Sosua
10.2021 - 06.2023
Head Delegate
Model United Nations
09.2019 - 06.2022
Volunteer Worker
FEDUJAZZ
08.2018 - 04.2023