OLIVIA L. VATAJ
Albany
Summary
Enthusiastic and hard-working candidate with a passion for innovation and collaboration in communities of learning. Creative and insightful student with ample public speaking, project management, and recruitment experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Department of Social Services Legal Unit Intern
Putnam County Department of Social Services
05.2025 - 07.2025
- I worked directly under the attorney for the Department of Social Services.
- I attended family court as a delegate from the department.
- I wrote legal documents such as removal orders and neglect or abuse petitions.
- I watched and briefed child forensic interviews, handling confidential and sensitive material.
- I did legal research, utilizing tools such as westlaw.
- I attended and took notes during regular meetings with the Commissioner and Deputy commissioner of the department, the attorney, legal assistants, and department caseworkers, discussing ongoing child and adult welfare cases.
Probation Department Intern
Putnam County Probation Department
05.2023 - 07.2023
- I interviewed probationers, took case notes, and completed in-office drug tests.
- I monitored sex-offender's computers and reviewed polygraph reports.
- I participated in field work, visiting probationers at their homes for both scheduled and non-scheduled drug tests and to search for contraband.
- I handled communication between the probation office and courts, county officials, mental health professionals, and law enforcement, and handled confidential and sensitive information with care and diligence.
- I attended court sessions frequently as a delegate from the Probation Department.
- I visited the Carmel Jail for interviews and electronic monitoring bracelet removals.
- I helped maintain a safe work environment by staffing the front desk, where there was frequent interaction with probationers and community members.
Maccabee Task Force Fellow
Maccabee Task Force
03.2024 - Current
- I advertise and recruit students for the Perspectives Trip, which brings students of all faiths and backgrounds to Israel to learn about the culture and conflict of the region.
- I engage with open-minded student leaders to cultivate their knowledge of the conflict.
- I advocated for peaceful dialogue on the conflict among the student body.
- I foster relationships between different communities of faith on campus.
- I write scripts and shoot videos for social media, showcasing creativity and marketing skill.
- I organize Israel education programming that promotes a culture of understanding and outreach among the wider campus community.
- I work at the university Hillel to help facilitate programming for Jewish students and professionals.
- I collaborate with fellows and professionals internationally to achieve objectives.
- I participate in advocacy work on campus and on social media.
Interfaith Representative of the Newman House
Newman House Catholic Community
08.2024 - 05.2025
- I act as liaison between the Catholic community and the other faith groups on campus.
- I planned and hosted an Interfaith Pumpkin Painting event that saw over 35 students attend from the Newman House, Campus Bible Fellowship, Hillel, Chabad, and the Muslim Student Association.
- I organize various social activities for all communities of faith on campus, including Interfaith Shabbat, Interfaith Iftar, and Interfaith bake sales.
- In this position I am driven to bring students together and cultivate a more empathetic campus climate.
Senior Tour Guide
Binghamton University, State University of New York
08.2022 - 05.2025
- I am a leader within and ambassador for the Tour Guide program.
- I complete audits for training tour guides that support both their individual growth and the success of the program.
- I act with professionalism and sound judgement in leading the hiring process for tour guides.
- I incorporate vivid storytelling into guided tours of up to 35 guests.
- I utilize my public speaking and interpersonal skills to authentically connect with guests and communicate why I love Binghamton University.
- I have performed in promotional Tour Guide videos for social media.
E-board Member
Explorchestra, the Composer's Orchestra
02.2022 - 05.2024
- I have served as treasurer, vice president and president of Explorchestra, the student-run, student-composed orchestra at Binghamton University.
- I organized concerts, social gatherings and other events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics And Law/Environmental Studies
Binghamton University, Harpur College
Vestal, NY05.2025
J.D. -
Albany Law School
Albany05-2028
Timeline
Department of Social Services Legal Unit Intern
Putnam County Department of Social Services
05.2025 - 07.2025
Interfaith Representative of the Newman House
Newman House Catholic Community
08.2024 - 05.2025
Maccabee Task Force Fellow
Maccabee Task Force
03.2024 - Current
Probation Department Intern
Putnam County Probation Department
05.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Tour Guide
Binghamton University, State University of New York
08.2022 - 05.2025
E-board Member
Explorchestra, the Composer's Orchestra
02.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics And Law/Environmental Studies
Binghamton University, Harpur College
J.D. -
Albany Law School
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