Matthew Prager
Lebanon,NJ
Summary
Professional legal candidate with a strong background in legal research, drafting, and analysis. Recognized for effective collaboration with teams to achieve desired results and adapt to changing needs. Strong skills in legal writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving, complemented by a high standard of integrity and reliability. Eager to contribute to complex legal challenges with a focus on delivering impactful outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recipient Liaison and Senior Volunteer
Timothy J. Piazza Memorial Foundation
01.2017 - Current
- Responsible for hosting and guiding recipients attending the foundation's annual golf tournament
- Performed and led various other volunteer activities at the fundraiser
Political Research Intern
Political Awareness
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Leveraged social media platforms to gather real-time insights on public opinion during election campaigns.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative approaches to political research methodologies.
Tutor
Dorius Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Paid tutor for math, english, history, and more for high school students while attending high school
Host
Bensi Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Received and completed to-go orders, handled food, operated register and provided customer service
Referee
Readington NFL Flag Football
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for setting up fields, teaching and enforcing rules for 3rd to 8th graders
- Taught football skills and sportsmanship clinic to 1st and 2nd graders
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-law and Business Double Major
Monmouth University
Long Branch05.2027
High School Diploma -
Excel High School
Minnetonka, MN05.2023
Skills
- Legal analysis
- Legal research
- Policy analysis
- Qualitative research
- Content development
- Assertiveness
- Mediation skills
- Resourceful multitasking
- Time management
Volunteer Experience
- Recipient Liaison and Senior Volunteer, Timothy J. Piazza Memorial Foundation, 01/17, Current, Responsible for hosting and guiding recipients attending the foundation's annual golf tournament, Performed and led various other volunteer activities at the fundraiser
- Other Volunteer Activities, Served church dinners at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Prepared and served dinners to the homeless at Readington Reformed Church, Volunteered at Family Crisis Center, Assisted in distribution of PPE to first responders during Covid
Accomplishments
- Credited by NJ Governor Murphy and State Senator Bateman with originating the bill that became New Jersey's Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in 2021., Presented by the governor with the pen used to sign the bill at the signing.
- Appeared with Senator Bateman on TV news show Chasing News with Bill Spadea to discuss the need for the law.
- Recorded an interview for the NJ Department of Education which was distributed to every public school in NJ.
Timeline
Political Research Intern
Political Awareness
09.2024 - 12.2024
Tutor
Dorius Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Host
Bensi Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2022
Referee
Readington NFL Flag Football
01.2020 - 01.2021
Recipient Liaison and Senior Volunteer
Timothy J. Piazza Memorial Foundation
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-law and Business Double Major
Monmouth University
High School Diploma -
Excel High School
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