Amanda Nosel 15 Stonewater Way, Dover, Delaware 19904 • (717) 870-6283 • amandanosel@gmail.com

EDUCATION

2013 – 2014 Queen’s University Belfast LL.M. Human Rights and Criminal Justice (Cross Border) 2:1 Honors (Final GPA Equivalent: 3.64) Modules included:

• Human Rights, Concepts and Institutions • Procedures of the International Criminal Court • Refugee Protection • Theory and Practice in Criminology • Transitional Justice

International Criminal Court Summer School participant Dissertation Topic: Living in Limbo: The Plight of Human Trafficking Victims Applying for Refugee Status Determination as Members of a Particular Social Group under the Refugee Convention

2007 – 2011 Arcadia University B.A. International Studies; minor in Spanish Ø Emphasis in Globalization, Development and Human

Rights Final GPA: 3.33 Modules included:

• Global Mobility • The Social Life of War • Social Change, Globalization and Culture • Drugs & Society in Colombia and Mexico • Development in East Africa

Member of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society Dean’s Distinguished Honors List: Spring 2010 Member of FYSAE (First Year Study Abroad Experience) 2007, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

WORK EXPERIENCE April 2012 – August 2013 Bracket Global (Wayne, Pennsylvania) Senior Project Assistant (Clinical Trials)

• Facilitate study materials creation, reproduction and distribution for start-up, execution and analysis activities • Monitor assigned systems for data submission and processing, and enter data for site submissions into proprietary

enterprise application (e.g. RDA, IR2, etc.) • Administrative duties include: word processing, copying, scanning, collating, filing, faxing, package shipping including

customs management, confirmation of receipt, and tracking • Perform data quality control activities for assigned projects and assist with audit preparations as necessary • Communicate with site/study personnel via phone and email, including call conferencing with international sites Accomplishments:

o Recognized by supervisor for accuracy and attention to detail o Increased responsibilities outside of job role due to level and quality of work o Performance bonus

April 2012 – August 2013 Bethesda Project (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Residential Aid

• Provide general assistance to residents living in supportive independent housing • Administer medication to all residents and assisting with appointment scheduling • Complete administrative tasks including: updating daily log book, refilling house supplies and updating medication logs • Asserting conflict resolution if and when needed Accomplishments:

o Consistently received compliments from management for reliability and effective interaction with residents o Received positive yearly review

December 2011 – March 2012 Bethesda Project Café (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Seasonal Greeter

• Assist the chronically homeless population during the winter season • Provide shelter, food and clothing resources, including preparing and distributing meals to guests • Manage and secure all floor activity • Complete intake forms for managerial use Accomplishments:

o Upgraded to from part time to full time working hours based upon performance

May 2011 – January 2012 Covenant House Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Youth Advisor

• Complete case management requirements for all residents daily • Develop and execute goals for assigned residents weekly • Participate in staff transition meetings • Oversee and maintain control of floor activity, including the distribution and administration of medications

May 2008 – May 2011 PNC Financial Services (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Bank Teller

• Complete financial transactions and handle excessive monetary funds • Advise customers on financial solutions and products • Resolve customer concerns by remaining proactive and informed on policy and regulation • Knowledgeable on government regulations regarding the financial industry Accomplishments:

o Consistently received the highest customer satisfaction reviews, which resulted in certificate awards

LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES February 2014 – July 2014 Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) Intern

• Fulfilling both internal and external tasks for Executive Director • Assisting with event planning for 30th Anniversary Celebrations • Completing database entry for client and counselor calls to and from GRCC Centre Hotline Accomplishments:

o Organized and executed fashion show fundraising event emceed by prominent Irish fashion expert and television personality Brendan Courtney, and sponsored by social platform frockadvisor

January 2011 – May 2011 Covenant House Pennsylvania Human Trafficking Intern

• Researching human trafficking information and compiling spreadsheets for use within the department • Outreach work in Philadelphia, promoting human trafficking awareness throughout the area • Preparing for and attending human trafficking trainings and information sessions Accomplishments:

o Compiled statistics from local police departments and created a PowerPoint presentation used for the training of professionals working in related fields

May 2010 – May 2011 Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Intern

• Pursuing interests on behalf of the Philadelphia branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, such as increased youth membership and event coordination

• Researching archival material from the organization to determine how WILPF had changed from the time of its founding to present day, and presenting findings at monthly meetings

Accomplishments: o Organized and implemented an event at Arcadia University featuring author Louise Knight and the release of her

biography, Spirit in Action, chronicling the life of rights activist and WILPF founder Jane Addams; the event was attended by approximately 50 university staff and students, as well as members of the community

SKILLS

Computing • Advanced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and

Office programs • Knowledge of Adobe and Windows programs • Advanced in Internet use for research purposes • Advanced database abilities

Languages • Conversational/Fluent Spanish • Basic French