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WILLIAM S. MAGGIO

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

High-achieving and passionate high school student with strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to community service, social justice, and building a democracy that works for all Americans. Well-rounded, hard-working, and dedicated team player.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY
- Current
  • Providing child care, including safe travel from school and activities
  • Assisting with homework and school projects
  • Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
  • Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
  • Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.

Research Intern

Issue One
Washington, DC
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted research and drafted memoranda regarding the harms and benefits of social media among youth in support of sunsetting section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996
  • Took notes at meetings with members of Congress and potential funders regarding Issue One’s legislative agenda
  • Attended Netroots Nation conference which brought together progressive organizations to discuss the future of the democratic party
  • Participated in discussions to find common ground and a way forward regarding hotly contested issues across lines of difference in identity and political affiliation.

Fellow

Summer Democracy Project
Brooklyn, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Attended lectures by prominent democrats and community organizers regarding the history of voting, election integrity, gun reform, climate policy, anti-extremism, and our democracy
  • Conducted field organizing for Congressman Dan Goldman to secure his second term representing New York’s District 10 in the United States Congress
  • Conducted field organizing for Iwen Chu running for New York State Senate in New York’s District 17 located in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
  • Participated in conversations with residents of racially, politically, and economically diverse Bensonhurst, Brooklyn regarding controversial local and national issues including the location of shelters for unhoused people, neighborhood safety, quality of schools, child welfare, and the US’s role in international conflicts.

Student Field Organizer

Campaign for Eli Northrup
New York, NY
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Executed door-to-door canvassing operations in designated areas of Harlem and Morningside Heights according to established timelines.
  • Actively engaged supporters through phone banking, text banking, emailing, direct mail.
  • Participated in trainings for volunteers on effective communication strategies for engaging voters.
  • Identified target constituencies and designed tailored outreach initiatives to reach them effectively.
  • Assisted with social media campaign with Minivan, Reach, and Slack.
  • Organized neighborhood canvassing events to engage local communities in the political process.
  • Developed relationships with local organizations to increase outreach and engagement of potential voters.
  • Attended rallies and neighborhood community meetings to build relationships with community leaders and citizens.

Intern

Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted parents at risk of losing their children to the foster system with applications for housing, public benefits, and material supports
  • Provided support to parents during court proceedings regarding the custody of their children
  • Participated in legal meetings with parents regarding their case and service plans
  • Interviewed clients for biographical information and potential collateral consequences of legal system involvement
  • Assisted attorneys in digesting case records and creating timelines for use in court proceedings.

Coach Assistant

Central Brooklyn Soccer Club
Brooklyn, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Organized soccer drills and games for immigrant youth
  • Assisted youth with English proficiency
  • Provided social and emotional support to recently arrived immigrant youth through the love of soccer.

Intern

Federal Defenders, Eastern District of New York
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Trusted with confidential attorney-client information and documents
  • Assisted attorneys and paralegals with defense preparation through research and interviewing clients, family members, and potential witnesses
  • Prepared trial binders and timelines
  • Reviewed and digested documents received as part of the discovery
  • Transcribed recordings
  • Provided client support in attorney meetings and during court proceedings.

Social Justice Intern

Center for Family Life
Brooklyn, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Student Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participant in education program for allies for social justice initiatives
  • Assisted participants in connecting with economic and social support for their families
  • Organized community activities with Sunset Park youth including sports, art, and music.

Education

Beacon School
New York, New York

Skills

  • Strong oral and communication skills
  • Thorough research sills
  • Analytical
  • Proven dedication to community service
  • Team Player
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Leadership experience

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Intern

Issue One
06.2024 - 08.2024

Fellow

Summer Democracy Project
06.2024 - 08.2024

Student Field Organizer

Campaign for Eli Northrup
03.2024 - 07.2024

Intern

Brooklyn Defender Services
09.2023 - 06.2024

Coach Assistant

Central Brooklyn Soccer Club
06.2023 - 08.2023

Intern

Federal Defenders, Eastern District of New York
09.2022 - 06.2023

Social Justice Intern

Center for Family Life
06.2022 - 08.2022

Babysitter

- Current

Beacon School

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