Mane Avagyan
Los Angeles
Summary
Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in International Relations with a Business Finance minor and pre-law focus. Proven experience in research, media, community engagement, and policy writing. Dedicated to advancing social impact and international justice through practical field experience and academic research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant
USC Institute of Armenian Studies
Los Angeles
01.2024 - Current
- Support archival research under Gegham Mughnetsyan for oral histories and digital collections
- Assist with event preparation, documentation, and communication for regional research initiatives
E-board Member & Writer
USC Global Policy Institute (GPI)
Los Angeles
01.2024 - Current
- Write analytical articles on international policy, human rights, and political trends
- Contribute to organizational planning and campus outreach strategy
Volunteer as Judicial Administrative Assistant
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL COURTS OF GENERAL JURISDICTION
Yerevan
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided informal support in courtroom administration, assisting with paperwork preparation and organizational tasks for judges and clerks
- Gained firsthand experience in Armenian court procedures and internal operations
- Observed hearings and helped coordinate documentation for ongoing cases
Intern
MINISO Armenia
Yerevan
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Contributed to retail operations and project coordination
- Assisted in team-based product organization, logistics, and internal communications
Intern, News Team
CivilNet / The Civilitas Foundation
Yerevan
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported the production of daily news content on political and civil society issues
- Participated in research and editing for multimedia segments
Volunteer English Teacher
SOS Children's Villages Armenia
Yerevan
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Taught English classes to children in the Family Strengthening Project
- Helped plan lessons and organize educational support activities
Intern
National Assembly of Armenia, Committee on Local Governance and Environment
Yerevan
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in policy analysis and translation related to environmental legislation
- Contributed to field research on municipal development and sustainability initiatives
Legal Intern
Legal Consulting Group Law Firm
Yerevan
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Participated in civil and administrative legal processes, including document drafting and case preparation
- Gained exposure to Armenian legal procedures and conducted research on case law and legal frameworks
- Assisted legal professionals with case analysis and client file organization
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Business Finance
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2028
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) - History
Anania Shirakatsy Lyceum
05-2024
Skills
- Research & Archival Methods
- Policy Writing
- Journalism & Media
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Multicultural Competence
- Critical thinking
- Research assistance
Languages
- Armenian, fluent
- English, fluent
- Russian, intermediate
Timeline
Volunteer as Judicial Administrative Assistant
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL COURTS OF GENERAL JURISDICTION
02.2024 - 06.2025
Student Assistant
USC Institute of Armenian Studies
01.2024 - Current
E-board Member & Writer
USC Global Policy Institute (GPI)
01.2024 - Current
Intern
MINISO Armenia
01.2024 - 01.2024
Intern, News Team
CivilNet / The Civilitas Foundation
12.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer English Teacher
SOS Children's Villages Armenia
09.2023 - 10.2023
Intern
National Assembly of Armenia, Committee on Local Governance and Environment
06.2023 - 08.2023
Legal Intern
Legal Consulting Group Law Firm
03.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Business Finance
University of Southern California
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) - History
Anania Shirakatsy Lyceum
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