Hi! Tia here. I'm a third year student at the University of Queensland studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours). I'm particularly interested in public policy and international economics, and how ideas in this space are spread through our media.
The University of Queensland | Academic Tutor | July 2025 – Present
• Tutor for ECON3210 – Financial Markets and Institutions; lead 90+ student tutorials on flow of funds and interest rate
theory.
• Collaborate with course coordinator throughout the semester to creatively deliver classes and mark assessment pieces.
Frontier Economics | Summer Analyst | Sydney, Australia | Nov 2024 – Dec 2024
• Created a comprehensive database of comparable discount rates to perform WACC estimation for a mining estate.
• Developed a CBA and literature review of the synergies and costs associated with water utility consolidation.
Private High School Tutor | Grades 7-12 | Sep 2021 – Dec 2024
• Managed a tutoring business with over 15 students weekly, fostering love for learning and enhancing academic
achievement.
• Tailored teaching methods to a diverse range of students, including those with dyslexia and selectiv e mutism.
Edexia | Start-Up Intern | edexia.ai | July 2024 – Nov 2024
• Acquired strategic insights into operations at an AI marking startup; facilitated communication with prospective
schools.
• Redeveloped website material and sales resources on Webflow to increase client numbers by 30%.
Brisbane Girls’ Debating Association | Year 8-10 Coach and Adjudicator | Feb 2023 – Nov 2024
• Coached three teams of intermediate debaters, ensuring comprehensive training in speaking content and presentation
skills. All teams proceeded to final rounds, with one team winning the final competition.
• Adjudicated debates for external teams, evaluating the strength of arguments using logic theory with a non-partisan
approach.
Optio Consulting and Beyond Bookkeeping | Junior Bookkeeper/Intern | Nov 2023 – Feb 2024
• Managed invoice entry into Dext, ensuring accurate processing of transactions into Xero.
• Collaborated with senior accountants, gained valuable insights into the importance of accounting processes in large
entities.
The University of Queensland | Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) | Feb 2023 – Present
• Cumulative GPA: 6.8/7.0
• Expected Graduation: November 2026
• Achievements: Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence (2023, 24)
The University of Edinburgh | Exchange Semester | Jan 2025 – May 2025
• Courses: Behavioural Economics, Understanding and Delivering Public Services, Contemporary Cinema
• Activities: 180DC Junior Consultant, Holyrood Parkrun Volunteer, ‘RyanAir Roulette’ Exchange Student Ambassador
Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School | Queensland Certificate of Education | Jan 2017 – Dec 2022
• ATAR: 99.25 (OP 1 Equivalent)
• Achievements: Secondary Schools Youth Order of Australia (OAM) (2022), Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award (2022)
UQBA Business Association | Events Director | Sep 2023 – Present
• Orchestrate a diverse range of corporate and social events for 2500+ members, aiming to foster an inclusive and
interactive environment for students to connect. Consistent time management skills required to ensure events run
seamlessly.
• Produce detailed event run sheets and marketing videos for the largest UQ ball, with over 1000 attendees.
• Write articles on economic and philosophical issues for our publications site.
tiafitz.com Blog | Founder and Curator | Aug 2022 – Present
• Create engaging content for my website, including video edits and blog articles on economics, politics, and ethical issues.
• Explore topical economic payment policies, most recently evaluating the impacts of Australia’s shift from cash to card
usage.
Australian Health Humanitarian Aid (AHHA) | Mission Volunteer and Media Team Leader | Aug 2019 – Present
• Volunteer in Cambodia annually for intensive 10-day missions alongside Australian medical specialists, distributing
water filters, performing eye tests, and providing much-needed healthcare to vulnerable citizens.
• Lead the media team by producing promotional videos, and a newsletter that connects volunteers to future missions.
I-LEAD Canada Leadership Immersion | Calgary and Banff | Scholarship Recipient | Nov 2024
• Represented UQ in a diverse range of corporate immersions and networking experiences throughout Calgary and Banff.
UQES x Deloitte Access Economics Writing Competition 2024 | 2nd Place | Sep 2024
• Analysed the Government’s proposed stage 3 tax cuts utilising key microeconomic models and inequality theory.
• Evaluated the current progressive taxation system and its associated risks using income and substitution effects.
Allegro Funds National Private Equity Case Competition 2024 | National Semi-Finalist | Aug 2024
• Developed an acquisition proposal for an aged care company, recommending divestment of underperforming assets
and a ‘vertical integration’ strategy through acquiring funeral homes, improving profitability and exit opportunities.
Awards
Deloitte Access Economics Writing Competition (2nd place, 2024) - for article on stage 3 government tax cuts
Allegro Funds Case Competition (National Heats, 2024)
Secondary Schools Youth Order of Australia (OAM) (2022)
Munro Citizenship and Service Challenge Cup (2022)
Australian Griffith University Student Excellence ‘Remarkable Award’ (2021)
Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership Award (2020),
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Gold Award (2020, 2022)
Skills: Excel (PivotTables, VBA), R Studio, Bloomberg LP Terminal, PowerPoint, Dext, Xero, FinalCutPro, Webflow
Interests: Greek salad, blogging, video editing, pickleball, crochet, half marathon training, tennis, and anything jazz related