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Madeline Brown

Sacramento

Summary

Driven engineering student with hands-on experience in research, project development, and technical design. Skilled in manufacturing, CAD software, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong background in ethics and justice, along with agricultural and mechanical engineering. Experienced harpist, mentor, and educator with a history of community engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher and Project Member

Urban Tilth
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with Urban Tilth team and Richmond city government to conduct research on air, soil, and water quality
  • Currently developing projects and white paper that aim to improve the situation of environmental injustice in Richmond
  • Working to improve overall health and job opportunity in the area by developing new training programs

Harp Teacher

Private Clients
09.2024 - Current
  • Worked with young students and parents to create effective lesson plans
  • Taught beginning and advanced music theory along with harp-specific techniques
  • Assisted in recital/preformances

Harpist

Volunteer Work
01.2015 - Current
  • Played free concerts for many nursing homes, schools, hospitals, rehab facilities, Churches, etc
  • Played for international harp conference and California Capitol Building
  • Participated in Sacramento youth symphony, and other recitals and concerts

Mechanical Engineering Intern

UC Davis Lab of Agricultural Engineering
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed technical skills through training and shadowing professionals.
  • Designed crucial parts for larger harvesting machines
  • Learned to design and manufacture in the context of broader projects
  • Used drone mapping technology to optimize harvesting efficiency

Tutor

Lasallian Youth Program
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Tutored middle school aged children in all subjects and provided homework assistance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05-2028

Intermediate Certificate - Biotechnology And Genetics

Cambridge University
Cambridge, UK
07-2023

Skills

  • Research Planning
  • Solidworks
  • Python & Matlab
  • Manufacturing: Milling, Lathe, Lazer cutting, 3D printing
  • Woodshop & Metal Shop
  • Welding
  • Sketching/drawing
  • 616 streak on Duolingo

Timeline

Researcher and Project Member

Urban Tilth
01.2025 - Current

Harp Teacher

Private Clients
09.2024 - Current

Mechanical Engineering Intern

UC Davis Lab of Agricultural Engineering
05.2024 - 08.2024

Tutor

Lasallian Youth Program
09.2022 - 06.2023

Harpist

Volunteer Work
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of California, Berkeley

Intermediate Certificate - Biotechnology And Genetics

Cambridge University
Madeline Brown