Kate Gerhardt

Experience

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  University of California, Berkeley

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  Undergraduate Lab Assistant

  • Organized research with Overton Prize winning Professor Steven Brenner in the experimental genomics field • Oversaw staff calendars and materials orders to ensure that the lab ran effectively and efficiently• Prepared conference agendas and drafted summaries of academic papers published in top computational biology journals

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  We Succeed

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  Academic Tutor and College Admission Advisor

  • Tutored students taking AP level Math, Physics, and Chemistry courses virtually and prepared them for the national AP exam • Communicated with family members and teachers of students to develop a learning plan best suited for their academic goals • Advised potential students and parents on admission requirements and options, transfers, and related issues in a digital environment

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  Foodware

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  Research And Development Engineering Intern

  • Researched and tested durable and sustainable materials for a $10,000 start-up expansion project to reduce single-use foodware• Designed and optimized foodware containers and container molds on SolidWorks that ultimately became products• Performed cost benefit analysis across departments to ensure projects where within budget and schedule for pallet testing

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  Fibulas

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Design Engineering Intern

  • Utilized SolidWorks software and peripherals to craft innovative conceptual designs for biotech components and devices• Researched sustainable materials and competitors to optimize component design, strength, and versatility of biotech components• Worked closely with project team members and internal partners to deliver project’s technical objectives

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  Root Applied Sciences

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Product Design Engineering Intern

  • Assisted in the entire development process of in-field sensors to maximize efficiency while keeping up with product demand• Worked with 3D printers and laser cutting machines to produce prototypes for small laboratory scale testing • Generated CAD documentation and facilitated production tooling to improve Standard Operating Procedures for building sensors

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  SICK Sensor Intelligence

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Product Management Intern

  • Created and improved service training content for 75+ sales personnel (new and current) across the United States • Contributed to a projected 40 million dollars in sales increase within the sales services team at a multinational corporation• Promoted product improvements based on regularly conducted internal interviews / surveys with industry professionals• Delivered results and guidance to senior leadership and communicated best practices for increasing sales and product stability Show less

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  Delta Consulting at Berkeley

  Aug 2022 - now

  Projects: Princeton Review, Amazon for BusinessStrategy & mentoring Project: Kaplan Professional Project: SRI International

  • Case Adviser

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Project Manager

    Dec 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Strategy Consultant

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Apple

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  Engineering Program Management Intern

  • Supervised Apple’s PFAS phase-out initiative across both new and sustaining product lines in the Home department• Oversaw a multimillion dollar proto budget for [undisclosed project] while collaborating with vendors and cross functional teams• Collaborated on executive-level presentations and reports, showcasing project status, key metrics, and roadblocks

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  Varian

  May 2024 - Jul 2024

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Designed and fabricated custom adapter brackets for factory testing of multiple machine covers, reducing environmental impact• Utilized FEA to design and optimize custom slam latch assemblies for high-volume production on confidential project• Collaborated with installation technicians, therapists, and manufacturers to identify and address medical device pain points

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  UC Berkeley College of Engineering

  Aug 2024 - now

  Graduate Student Instructor

  • Taught and managed 6 lab sections with a total of 230 students, developing students’ technical skills in CAD and design analysis• Guided students through a group design project involving the design, modeling, and 3D printing of a wind turbine tower• Covered topics such as 3D modeling, 2D drawing and drafting, assembly, rapid prototyping, and the engineering design process