Kurtis Edwards

Volunteer Deputy Managing Editor , E-IR.org

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

I have a various amount of professional experience outside of the world of international relations. I realize I am untested in working experience relating to human rights. I am looking for an organization to take a chance on me. Let me show you that I am not a risk and that my experience, education, and character is dependable, trustworthy and very driven. Thanks.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

Before school, I held a three-year career as a workers compensation claims adjuster which accelerated my administration, customer service, and interpersonal skills significantly. As well, during community college, I was a Resident Assistance in student housing, which stimulated my leadership and mentoring skills profoundly.
During studies, I did seek out volunteer ops with the Omaha Downtown Improvement District, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan (doing GIS work) and with E-IR.org an open-source commons for international relation students and educators.

Education:

MA Diplomacy: Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Theory and the International System: A
Law and the International System: A
Economics and the International System: A
Conflict Avoidance, Prevention, and Containment in the International System: A
Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the International System: B
Human Rights and Conflict in the International System: A

Comments on March 1st, 2017 by Dr. Emily Copeland

Thesis Development: Mr. Edwards consistently displayed a commendable ability to develop and follow a thesis. His subjects of interests ranged from understanding conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to reforming the international refugee regime.

Mechanics of writing: Mr. Edwards writes well. There were occasional mistakes in grammar but these were of no major consequence.

Citations and style: On one occasion Mr. Edwards’ style was described as mechanical, but that was not apparent in his other works. In balance, another of his professors praised the flow and reader-friendly style of Mr. Edwards’ writing. A review of Mr. Edwards’ written products confirms consistent improvement, although not much was required, in his citations.

Substance: Mr. Edwards delivered high quality papers from the beginning through the end of the MDY program.

Overall Assessment: A proven and superior student, Mr. Edward’s skills are impressive and should serve him well in his future endeavors.

Affiliations and Achievements:

International Student Services @ U. Nebraska/Omaha during my final year of undergraduate studies.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

2-5 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English

Nationality:

United States