Mariam Tarawalie

Highly analytical GRC Professional holding a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policies, a Bachelor's in Human Resource Management, and an academic credential in Project Management. Proven expertise in bridging corporate governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance with business operations. Adept at translating complex frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, HIPAA) into enforceable policies, leading security awareness training, and managing operational audits.

A strategic communicator with a background in HR compliance and commercial leadership, uniquely equipped to manage internal controls, mitigate insider threat, and align security posture with business goals.

Head of Sales, Marketing, and Operations - Kul-Man Construction and Engineering Services

(2022-01)

• Developed and executed operational risk management strategies for high-value commercial asset portfolios, reducing financial and operational vulnerability by 15%.
• Governed security administration for corporate social media, marketing infrastructure, and customer databases, establishing strict Identity and Access Management (IAM) protocols to prevent data leaks.
• Directed compliance reviews for commercial contracts and digital marketing distributions, ensuring alignment with consumer data privacy regulations and corporate legal guidelines.
• Managed project lifecycles for brand modernization and asset deployment, ensuring timelines, budgets, and risk tolerances met executive benchmarks.

Human Resources (HR) Compliance Expert - Target

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Audited operational workflows and personnel files to ensure 100% compliance with federal, state, and corporate labor laws, successfully mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Spearheaded onboarding programs and Security Awareness Training, educating 100+ team members on data privacy, physical security protocols, and operational policy compliance.
• Conducted formal root-cause analyses and investigations into corporate policy violations, authoring detailed compliance documentation and corrective action plans for corporate stakeholders.

Retail Operations & Inventory Specialist - Target / Home Depot / JC Penney

(2015-01 - 2020-12)

• Executed daily operational compliance audits, inventory control procedures, and financial reconciliations, significantly minimizing shrinkage and fraud vector risks.
• Processed high-volume financial transactions while strictly adhering to PCI-DSS compliance mandates and data privacy standards for safeguarding sensitive customer data.

Healthcare Compliance and Patient Care Provider (CNA) - The Lisa Vogel Agency / Accessible Nursing Service

Concurrent Experience - 6 Years

• Maintained absolute compliance with federal HIPAA regulations and OSHA standards, preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Adhered to highly structured medical and clinical compliance protocols, conducting routine safety and process audits to mitigate operational liabilities.

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management and Policies - University of Maryland Global Campus

Academic Certification - Project Management - University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management and Policies - University of Maryland Global Campus

Minor - Small Business Management - University of Maryland Global Campus