Hi! Tia here. I'm a third year student at the University of Queenland 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.
Frontier Economics | Summer Analyst \ 2024
Valued a coal mining project through the development of a comprehensive database of discount rates and discounted cash flow analysis
Developed a literature review of water utilities' efficiencies, costs, and likelihoods based on a cost-benefit analysis
Edexia | Sales Intern \ 2024
Check out edexia.ai to see the website I developed on webflow!
Brisbane Girls’ Debating Association | Year 8,9,10 Coach \ Feb 2023 – Present
Coached three teams of intermediate debaters over 6 months, ensuring comprehensive training in speaking content and presentation skills.
Liaised with other coaches to optimise teaching methods through practical learning methods, including practice debates.
Led all teams to final rounds, resulting in one team winning the grand final state competition.
Private High School Tutor | Grades 7-12 \ Sep 2021 – Present
Applied my passion for learning and teaching by tutoring over 10 students (grades 10-12) on a weekly basis, providing curated worksheets and study plans to enhance academic achievements and foster a genuine love for learning.
Tailored teaching methods to diverse student needs, including those with dyslexia and selective mutism.
Create termly invoices for parents to ensure transparency and ease of payment.
Optio Consulting and Beyond Bookkeeping | Junior Bookkeeper/Intern \ Nov 2023 – Feb 2024
Managed invoice entry into Dext with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing of transactions into Xero.
Collaborated with senior accountants, fostering a strong teamwork framework, and gaining valuable insights into the importance of accounting processes in large entities.
University of Queensland | Bachelor Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) \ Expected graduation Nov 2026
Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence (2023, 2024)
BAFE Buddies Mentorship Program (2023)
Brisbane Girls Grammar School | Queensland Certificate of Education \ Jan 2017 - Dec 2022
Academic Honours (2017-2022)
Queensland Debating Union Finalist – top 10 state debaters (2022)
Student Council: Mackay House Captain (2022)
Other Involvements: Leader of Doctors’ Without Borders group (2021) and Health Promoting Schools club (2020), State Cross Country Runner (coached by Tim Franklin), Senior A Tennis – Premiership Champions (2022), Piano, Viola, Choir
UQ Business Association | Events Director \ Jun 2023 – Present
Orchestrated a diverse range of corporate/social events for 2500+ members. Consistent time-management skills required to ensure events ran seamlessly, with the aim to encourage an inclusive and interactive environment for students to connect.
Australian Health Humanitarian Aid | Cambodia Mission Volunteer | Aug 2019 - Present
Volunteered in Cambodia for intensive 10-day missions alongside Australian medical specialists, distributing water filters, and providing much-needed healthcare to vulnerable tizens.
Youth Leadership Academy Australia | Youth Advisory Board | Jan – Dec 2022
Organised 200+ student workshops to provide leadership programs to high school students, fostering personal growth and development.
Advised on content for presentations, ensuring impactful delivery of the program.
Deloitte Acess Economics Writing Competition (2nd place, 2024)
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)