Overview
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Education
Extracurricular Activities
International Experience
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Sofia Stafford

Chapel Hill,NC

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

Ballotpedia Trusted Research
07.2024 - Current
  • Local Candidate Research: Build and maintain candidate profiles on Ballotpedia, ensuring accurate, detailed information for millions of voters
  • Support Ballotpedia Fellows Program by reviewing research training sets and assisting Fellows via Slack
  • Conduct quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of candidate data entered by volunteers
  • Continue researching local candidates as a high priority, with additional training in social media profiles

Legal Researcher

Legal Pathway Society
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assist with legal research on various topics including constitutional law, public policy, and civil rights
  • Draft legal memoranda, case summaries, and documents for internal use
  • Participate in workshops, training sessions, and discussions to enhance understanding of legal procedures and policy development

Server

Cracker Barrel
05.2023 - Current
  • Efficiently balanced work and academic commitments, ensuring timely completion of all tasks and responsibilities
  • Enhanced communication skills through constant interaction with customers and colleagues
  • Provided excellent service to customers
  • Quickly adapted to a new work environment while managing academic demands
  • Addressed and resolved customer concerns and challenges in a fast-paced environment

Law Office Intern

Gretchen Hollar Law Office
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported attorney with administrative tasks, including organizing case files and answering client calls
  • Assisted with document preparation with attorney to gain legal experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2026

Lorenzo de' Medici - The Italian International Institute
Florence, Italy
06.2024

Extracurricular Activities

Phi Alpha Delta, Pre Law Organization, Student Member, UNC-Chapel Hill, 11/22, Present, Accessed additional resources to learn about law school and the legal profession., Participated in monthly volunteer opportunities with Carolina Cupboard to support the community and gain practical experience., Attended social networking gatherings to build connections with peers and professionals in the legal field. Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Member, UNC-Chapel Hill, 08/22, Present, Successfully balanced academic commitments with sorority responsibilities, demonstrating strong organizational skills., Participated in various volunteer activities, contributing to community service projects and philanthropic efforts., Alpha Chi Omega’s philanthropy is Domestic Violence Awareness, the organization designs rooms for women and children without housing.

International Experience

Lorenzo de' Medici - The Italian International Institute, Florence, Italy, 05/24, 06/24, Understanding and respecting cultural differences in communication styles, norms, and etiquette., Ability to quickly adjust to new environments, customs and ways of life while maintaining my education., Enhanced ability to tackle challenges and find solutions independently., Increased confidence in handling day-to-day tasks on your own., Gaining a deeper understanding of global issues and perspectives.

Timeline

Legal Researcher

Legal Pathway Society
08.2024 - 12.2024

Researcher

Ballotpedia Trusted Research
07.2024 - Current

Server

Cracker Barrel
05.2023 - Current

Law Office Intern

Gretchen Hollar Law Office
08.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lorenzo de' Medici - The Italian International Institute
Sofia Stafford