I'm a senior at Bernards High School in Bernardsville, New Jersey, pursuing a challenging course load and performing hands-on engine and motor work to prepare me for a major in Mechanical Engineering.
"An investment in education pays the best interest."
— Benjamin FranklinI intend to major in Mechanical Engineering. My hands-on work building, modifying, and rebuilding small engine vehicles, both electric and gasoline, confirms my passion in the field.
I've modified, upgraded, and completely rebuilt over a dozen motorized vehicles. Each project taught me something new about how machines work; and how to fix them when they don't.
Rebuilt a single-cylinder gasoline engine from the ground up, including carburetor, ignition, and exhaust fabrication. Documented the full teardown and reassembly process.
Built from scratch starting with a bare frame — repainted the frame, then installed the motor, suspension, brake system, and all other components to create a fully working bike with a top speed of 50 mph.
Removed the old exhaust system and muffler, then designed and installed a new custom exhaust system with upgraded muffler tips for improved sound and performance.
Installed a full LED lightbar on a Jeep Wrangler, including all wiring, mounting, and relay setup for a clean, functional result.
Widened the wheelbase on a Honda Quad ATV by extending the axle width, spreading the wheels an additional 4 inches apart side to side for improved stability and a lower center of gravity.
Stripped down a neglected mini quad, removing corroded cables throughout. Installed a new battery, alternator, and full wiring harness. Also added safety lights for visibility.
Disassembled a neglected three-wheeler and currently sourcing used and new parts to fully rebuild. Suspension, drivetrain, and engine components all being assessed and replaced as needed.
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I am the Assistant Swim Coach of Bernardsville Summer Swim Team, designing workouts and meet lineups for age group swimmers. I lead morning practices and coach meets twice per week, plus league championships, building technique, confidence, and team culture.
I also run my own independent private swim lesson program using my backyard pool, where I teach children how to swim or help improve their existing swim mechanics. This is not affiliated with the town or any larger pool, municipal, or team organization. I built my client list from scratch, advertised through social media, managed scheduling, created online billing, invested in training equipment to make lesson time more productive, generated my own revenue, and collected billing.
I check messages regularly and will respond as quickly as I can. Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. — Liam