About Me

Hello, my name is Liam Cooper!

I am a Freshman at the University of Texas at Austin studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Sustainable Energy. I am originally from Deerfield, IL.

If I am being challenged and I am engaged, I’m happy. The experiences and the opportunities I have been given have prepared me for college and what comes beyond. Not only have I pursued scholastic success, but I have also found a balance between academic excellence and social connections, gaining respect as a leader and as a friend.

At my previous tutoring company, I was responsible for communication and coordination of an academic tutoring company with 20+ tutors and 40+ clients. I also created and organized the company's schedules, financials, marketing, and website. As the owner, I volunteered to market and hold multiple tutoring event to raise money for a local nonprofit organization called Gratitude Generation.

Along with running a tutoring company throughout my time in high school, I am also a manager of two pools at my lifeguarding job for the Deerfield Park District. Through this role, I have learned how to be a leader and how deal with angry patrons, as I am often forced to defuse stressful situations. I often am responsible for training new lifeguards at weekly training sessions in CPR, choking, first aid, and spinal saves. As a leader at these facilities, I collaborate with the leadership staff to improve the pools’ cleanliness, develop and implement policies, and support the staff. I am currently mentoring a guard trying to acquire a leadership positions to prepare them for the role.

When I do have free time, I enjoy spending it with my friends and my basketball and volleyball teammates. One of my favorite things to do with my friends is playing ping pong. Every weekend, my friends and I get together to watch sports and play ping pong competitively because it gives us time to slow down our crazy lives and appreciate what we have. And I do appreciate it. All of it.

To learn more about my work as an engineer or if you need a friend, I am always available to schedule a zoom or meet up in Austin.