A Cognitive Science major at UC San Diego with a focus on design and interaction. I’ve interned in UI/UX design and digital marketing, where I partnered with cross‑functional teams to build prototypes, optimize user flows, and support campaign strategy. I enjoy combining research, analytics, and design to create user‑centered experiences, and I’m excited to grow into product design and marketing roles in the Bay Area.

Katherine Gao

A Cognitive Science major at UC San Diego with a focus on design and interaction. I’ve interned in UI/UX design and digital marketing, where I partnered with cross‑functional teams to build prototypes, optimize user flows, and support campaign strategy. I enjoy combining research, analytics, and design to create user‑centered experiences, and I’m excited to grow into product design and marketing roles in the Bay Area.

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A Cognitive Science major at UC San Diego with a focus on design and interaction. I’ve interned in UI/UX design and digital marketing, where I partnered with cross‑functional teams to build prototypes, optimize user flows, and support campaign strategy. I enjoy combining research, analytics, and design to create user‑centered experiences, and I’m excited to grow into product design and marketing roles in the Bay Area.

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Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UI Design Intern at GoValley
October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Partnered with product managers and developers in cross functional teams to design AI-powered career exploration chatbot for recent graduates, aligning UX decisions with positioning goals and target-user needs. Conducted competitor research across career tools and AI chatbots; synthesized findings into user personas, value propositions, and differentiators to support product positioning and message. Designed end to end user flows with conversion-focused CTAs; produced wireframes and high fidelity prototype in Figma using shared design system. Performed user tests and iterated on design based on feedback, increasing user satisfaction by 26%.
Digital Marketing Intern at Morgan Stanley
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Supported redesign of financial advisor website to improve client-facing discovery of services, clarifying value propositions and reorganizing content to match customer questions and intent. Mapped key user journeys (find services, book consultation, contact advisor) and streamlined navigation and page hierarchy to reduce user friction. Optimized user flows and key CTAs, increasing clarity of next steps for prospective clients. Edited copy on landing page and advisor profiles to align with Morgan Stanley brand voice in compliance with CRC requirements. Presented redesign to branch manager, connecting UX changes to marketing objectives.

Education

Cognitive Science: Design and Interaction at University of California, San Diego
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Software & Internet

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