Amanda Nosel 1110 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA 19107 • Phone: (717) 870-6283 • Email: amandanosel@gmail.com

EDUCATION

LL.M. Human Rights and Criminal Justice (Cross Border), Queen’s University Belfast 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

B.A. International Studies; Spanish minor, Arcadia University 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 FYSAE member (First Year Study Abroad Experience) 2007, University of Limerick, Ireland

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Case Manager April 2015 – Present Bethany Christian Services (formerly Lutheran Children & Family Service) Philadelphia, PA • Provide post-arrival case management services to refugee youth, with the objective of developing life, educational and

vocational skills in preparation for independent living • Develop and maintain accurate and structured individualized reports and case files, and uploading all relevant information onto

Evolv database • Coordinate and maintain consistent contact with guardian ad litems, school officials, medical providers and mental health

professionals to facilitate the integration of youth into the community • Advocate on behalf of refugee clients to ensure each individual is receiving all necessary services, including attending and

participating in court reviews • Supervise private tutors and coordinate ESL tutoring calendars for refugee youth Accomplishments:

o Directly supervised both part-time and full-time interns, focusing on case management and youth trainings/activities o Recruited private tutors for entire URM program, encompassing 80+ youth, including approval of all applications and

background clearance submissions o Facilitated new services enabling clients to dramatically improve scholastically via increased private tutoring and

coordination with school officials

Senior Project Assistant (Clinical Trials) April 2012 – August 2013 Bracket Global Wayne, PA • 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

Residential Aid April 2012 – August 2013 Bethesda Project Philadelphia, PA

• 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 positive yearly reviews from upper management for reliability and effective interaction with residents

Seasonal Greeter December 2011 – March 2012 Bethesda Project Café Philadelphia, PA • 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 Promoted from part time to full time working hours based upon performance

Youth Advisor May 2011 – January 2012 Covenant House Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA • 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

LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Intern February 2014 – July 2014 Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) Galway, Ireland • 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

Human Trafficking Intern January 2011 – May 2011 Covenant House Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA • 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 PowerPoint presentations used for the training of professionals working in related fields

Intern May 2010 – May 2011 Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Philadelphia, PA • 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 book launch 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

SKILLSComputing Languages • Advanced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and

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

• Conversational Spanish • Basic French

• Advanced database capabilities