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AMNA MAHMOUD FIKRI
EDUCATION
MSc in Social Policy & Development London, UK
The London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) Oct 2014- exp. Sep 2015
(Sponsored by The Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Students – Abu Dhabi, UAE)
B.A. in International Studies Sharjah, UAE
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) – Sharjah Sep 2009– Jan 2014
Concentration: International Relations
Minors: English-Arabic-English Translation, Middle Eastern Studies
GPA: 3.51 (Cum Laude)
Honors: Dean’s List Fall 2010, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, & Spring 2013
Highest Honor in the Intensive English Program Fall 2009
Summer Course: International Marketing London, UK
King’s College – University of London Summer 2011
WORK EXPERIENCE
United Arab Emirates Embassy & Consulate London, UK
Summer Internship Program June – July 2013
 Responsibilities at the Consulate included working in various departments such as the legalization & visa,
the accounting & financial, the legal affairs, & public relations.
 Analyzed, researched, translated, and reported political and economic press news and analytical studies.
 Mentored by & worked closely with the Directors of the Media & Political, Commercial & Economic, &
Communication Departments.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
AUS Student Leadership Program- (Team Leader) Fall 2013
The 2nd Annual Emirates Green Building Council Congress Gala Dinner Fall 2013
and Awards Ceremony, Dubai- (Master of Ceremonies)
Al Maktoum College Leadership Training Program, Scotland, UK- (Trainee) Summer 2013
Hosted by Sama Dubai T.V. as an INS trainee from AUS at the UAE Embassy, London, UK Summer 2013
National Model United Nations (NMUN), New York, USA- (Awarded an Honorable Mention) Spring 2013
National Model United Nations (NMUN), New York, USA- (Delegate) Spring 2013
The Annual Student Appreciation Awards, AUS- (Host) Spring 2013
AUS Student Leadership Conference, AUS- (Member of the Advisory Board Committee) Spring 2013
AUS Student Leadership Conference, AUS- (1
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Prize in Convey Leadership Competition) Spring 2013
AUS Student Leadership Conference, AUS- (Host) Spring 2013
2nd Annual Undergraduate Conference Organized by the Middle Eastern Studies Student Spring 2013
Association, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Doha, Qatar- (Selected as a Presenter)
Bahrain Universities Model United Nations (BUMUN), Bahrain- (Delegate) Fall 2012
AUS Student Leadership Program- (Peer Leader) Fall 2012
Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition- (Participant) Spring 2012
Hosted by Sharjah T.V. for the Best Presented Project at Young Entrepreneurs Competition Spring 2011
MEDIATION SKILLS
AUS Peer Mediation Forum & Judicial Affairs Department- (Member) Fall 2011-Fall 2013
Participation in a Real Mediation Case at AUS Campus- (Peer Mediator) Spring 2012
Peer Mediation Training Program- (Peer Mediator) Spring 2011
AWARDS AND OTHER SKILLS
Awards – The Annual Student Appreciation Awards, AUS- (Honored Student) 2011, 2012, 2013, & 2014
Languages – Arabic (native), English (fluent)
Software – Very Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
Photography –1st Prize in Convey Leadership Competition (2013)
Translation & Interpretation – English-to-Arabic and vice versa
Social Skills – Problem Solving, Organizing Events, & Volunteering
Culturally Competent, Intercultural Communicator, & Community Service Enthusiast
Other Skills – Researching, Debating, Public Speaking, & Team Working