Afiya Farrell
About Afiya Farrell
Afiya Farrell is a Document Analyst at the American Arbitration Association in New York, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in linguistics, information science, and literature, with previous roles in various academic and retail settings.
Work at American Arbitration Association
Afiya Farrell has served as a Document Analyst at the American Arbitration Association since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing and managing documents related to arbitration cases. Based in New York, New York, she has accumulated five years of experience in this position, contributing to the organization's mission of providing effective dispute resolution services.
Previous Experience at University at Buffalo
Prior to her current role, Afiya Farrell worked at the University at Buffalo in various capacities. She served as a Student Archives Assistant in the Department of Linguistics from 2017 to 2019, where she assisted in managing academic archives. Additionally, she held the position of Collection Development Graduate Assistant from 2018 to 2019, contributing to the development of library collections. She also worked as a Media Producer Assistant in the Department of Nursing during the same period.
Educational Background
Afiya Farrell has a strong educational background in English Language and Literature and Information Science. She studied at the University of Cumbria for one year, focusing on English Language and Literature. She then attended the University at Buffalo, where she earned a Master of Science in Information Science from 2017 to 2019. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature at Nazareth College from 2012 to 2015.
Early Career at Wegmans Food Markets
Afiya Farrell began her career at Wegmans Food Markets, where she worked for six years in various roles, including as a Nature's Market employee and a Pharmacy Technician. She also served as a Cashier from 2007 to 2011. These positions provided her with foundational customer service experience and skills in retail operations.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to her roles at the University at Buffalo and Wegmans Food Markets, Afiya Farrell briefly worked as a Substitute Librarian at the Rochester Public Library in 2019. This position allowed her to apply her knowledge of information science in a practical setting, supporting library operations and assisting patrons.