EMILY WEIL

Motivated and culturally adept professional with a B.S. in International Relations and a concentration in Public Administration. Proven ability to analyze complex situations, communicate clearly across cultures, and manage high-pressure environments. Experience supporting diverse populations, managing public-facing operations, and coordinating logistics in both domestic and international settings. Strong research, public speaking, and conflict resolution skills. Eager to contribute analytical and geopolitical insight to support risk management, security, or intelligence teams in dynamic global contexts.

Assistant Manager Hanoi, Vietnam Hanoi Backerpackers and Rooftop bar Feb 2025-April 2025 

● Experience in assisting over 150+ international guests weekly, helping them with cross cultural navigation, transportation, visas and making them feel safe in the local environment. ● Planned and oversaw hostel-wide events for cultural holidays such as Tet. Ensuring events complied with safety protocols and community guidelines while delivering a memorable experience for our guests. 

● Responded to escalated guest concerns, facility issues and booking concerns with diplomacy and quick resolution. 

● Oversaw rooftop bar operations: handled cashflow, inventory, supplier relations and team supervision on high volume nights. 

Front Desk Administrator Hanoi, Vietnam Hanoi Backpackers and Rooftop Bar Nov 2024- Jan 2025 ● Managed check in/check out procedures, guest complaints and facility requests. 

● Maintained daily administrative records, guest logs, and financial transactions. Handled sensitive information such as ID/passports. 

● Organized and coordinated city tours and regional excursions across Hanoi and Northern Vietnam. 

Distillery Brand Ambassador Kunia, Oahu KōHana Distillers Sept 2023 - Nov 2024 ● Conducted comprehensive distillery and farm tours of Oahu’s only farm to bottle agricole distillery, blending storytelling, product knowledge and highlighting Hawaiian agriculture history to create an immersive educational experience. 

● Provided training support for new team members on both field protocols and guest engagement. ● Supported on-site and off-site events such as special release parties, barrel events, corporate bookings and farmers markets. Contributing to brand visibility and boosting external sales. 

● Assisted fieldworkers with the harvest and processing of heirloom sugarcane. 

Volunteer Coordinator Palm Beach, Florida Not Just Me Foundation Jan 2016 - Present ● Communicated between schools and community partners spreading awareness and sharing resources relating to sexual assault prevention. 

● Actively involved in fundraising and securing donations of comfort care items for victims seen and Palm Beach County’s treatment center. 

● Advocate effectively for resources and support through community engagement and outreach.

Florida State University- Bachelor of Science in International Relations 

Concentration: Public Administration Tallasshee,Florida Certificate: United States Intelligence Studies Grad. May 2023 

Relevant Coursework and Projects 

● Coursework: Emergency Management, Business, Marketing, Public Health, Homeland Security, Diversity Studies, Intelligence Policy, Terrorism and Conflict. 

● Crisis Simulation – Model UN (Yemen Peace Deal): Represented the Yemeni Government in a high-stakes simulation on the Yemen conflict. Successfully reached our goal through negotiating a multi-party peace agreement considering political, humanitarian, and military factors. 

● Participated in Florida State University’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security program, gaining foundational knowledge in threat assessment, disaster response, and interagency coordination. 

Florida State International Program Florence, Italy Coursework: Foreign Affairs, Italian and European History Jan- Dec 2022