Katie Tran
Seattle,WA
Summary
I am a second-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Washington Seattle and a member of the STARS Program, pursuing a focus in biomechanics. I am deeply curious about mechanical systems and driven to use that curiosity to help design meaningful engineering solutions that support and advance the healthcare field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Shinya Shokudo
11.2025 - Current
- Executed accurate and timely order delivery in a high-throughput environment, prioritizing efficiency and workflow optimization.
- Coordinated with team members to communicate priorities and constraints, ensuring error-free execution.
- Maintained organized workspaces in compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
- Restocked supplies and managed inventory during low-traffic periods to support uninterrupted operations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve communication, reliability, and overall workflow efficiency.
Crew Member
Seoul Hotdog
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed end-to-end order fulfillment, including intake, preparation support, and payment processing, ensuring consistency and reliability.
- Applied standardized preparation methods when washing, measuring, and assembling ingredients to meet quality and safety requirements.
- Oversaw cleanliness and organization of prep and service areas, adhering to sanitation protocols and operational standards.
- Coordinated with teammates to balance workloads and maintain steady service flow during peak periods.
- Onboarded and mentored new employees on procedures, product knowledge, and teamwork.
- Performed opening and closing duties, verifying equipment readiness, inventory levels, and workspace setup for incoming shifts.
Education
High School Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2028
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Highline College
Seattle, WA06-2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Rainier High School
DesMoines, WA06-2024
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Inquisitive
- Strong work ethic
- Interpersonal skills
- Continuous improvement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Limited Working
Interests
- Biomechanics and medical device design
- Hands-on prototyping and experimental testing
- Problem solving and iterative design
- Human-centered and accessible engineering
- Process improvement and system optimization
- Healthcare technology and clinical applications
Timeline
Server
Shinya Shokudo
11.2025 - Current
Crew Member
Seoul Hotdog
10.2022 - 09.2024
High School Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
University of Washington
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Highline College
High School Diploma -
Mount Rainier High School