Tiara Bottum

Project Success Lead at Amalie Trade Compliance Consulting (2024-07 – Present)

• Conduct third-party risk assessments of client trade compliance programs, analyzing regulatory exposure, operational controls, and potential compliance vulnerabilities.
• Research and evaluate international trade regulations, enforcement actions, and emerging compliance risks to support client advisory engagements.
• Develop trade compliance policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to client business operations and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including client risk assessments, compliance program development, training initiatives, quality assurance implementation, and internal process improvement efforts.
• Lead implementation of Monday.com as the organization's project management platform, improving project visibility, stakeholder coordination, and workflow efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate interns, assigning research projects and overseeing analytical deliverables.

Trade Compliance Intern at Amalie Trade Compliance Consulting (2024-05 – 2024-07)

• Conducted research on sanctions, export controls, and regulatory requirements to support client compliance initiatives.
• Assisted with preparation and submission of OFAC license applications by reviewing supporting documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Developed an internal enforcement action database used to analyze compliance trends.

Intern at U.S. Department of State (R/PPR/Expo) (2023-09 – 2023-11)

• Conducted research and policy analysis supporting U.S. participation in World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.
• Participated in interagency meetings involving U.S. Government representatives and international partners.
• Facilitated internal review processes supporting U.S. participation in multilateral decision-making activities.

Shift Supervisor at Starbucks Coffee Company (2022-07 – 2024-07)

• Managed daily operations while coordinating team workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Tracked performance metrics and ensured adherence to operational standards and deadlines.
• Trained and supervised team members, strengthening communication and accountability.

Barista at Starbucks Coffee Company (2020-07 – 2022-07)

• Delivered high-quality customer service and trained new employees on company standards.

Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy – University of Texas at Dallas (2024-05)