- Engineering
- Soldering
- Racing (GT, Rally, Endurance)
- Reading
- Writing
- Supporting STEM education and spreading the word about FIRST robotics
- Music
- Singing
Years of fundraising for the Robotics team
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Cooper Acevedo
Woodcliff Lake
Summary
STEM and Technology oriented person with a friendly, positive, and approachable attitude that is not only proficient in power tools, but also in project management, mentoring, interpersonal communication, fundraising, data analysis, meeting organization and execution, critical thinking, teamwork, and resource distribution. Results include exceeded fundraising goals, demonstrating proficiency in fundraising skills and interacting with donors/possible customers. Additionally, decisions and things done have resulted in the performance of the team including decisions made during competitions using data in strategy and teammate choice, demonstrating proficiency in data analysis, project management, critical thinking, and more. Experienced in teamwork, and teaching/mentoring as demonstrated throughout the robotics season and when mentoring the robotics team.
Overview
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Year of mentoring the middle school team
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Cumulative year of Theatre experience
Work History
Scouting/Strategy Lead of Robotics Team
Pascack Pioneers Robotics Team
2025.09 - Current
- Coordinated personal goal-setting initiatives and committed extra hours to guarantee successful completion throughout the season.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions in a high pressure environment.
- Became well versed in Data analysis for match strategy application, and for choosing teams to play with in competition.
- Organized the making/revamping of a scouting system to take down qualitative and quantitative data on other robots.
- Made and conducted a training program to teach team members how to use the scouting system.
- Worked and maintained communication with other teams to get help and/or assist with their scouting initiatives.
- Created several partnerships with other teams.
- Designated roles to different team members based on evaluated performance during training, and in season performance.
- Led a meeting with trusted team members going over data, and making and ranking teams on a list in order of who we want to play with.
- Ensured data quality by checking if there were any outstanding or missing data points after hours.
- Mentored teams from other countries about how they can improve or start their scouting initiatives.
- Made improvements on the system throughout the season by organizing meetings with partners and influential figures inside our scouting initiative.
- Conducted personal research after hours of strategies used by watching other competitions and analyzing better teams strategies after hours.
- Chose teams and made decisions that took us to playoffs in nearly every competition, and secured a spot in the world championship.
Mentor at Middle School Robotics Team
Pascack Pioneers Robotics Team
2025.09 - Current
- Guided students in robotics design and programming, fostering hands-on learning experiences.
- Facilitated workshops on engineering principles, promoting critical thinking skills.
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Assisted team members in troubleshooting technical challenges during the design process.
- Assisted mentees in making and practicing a problem and solution presentation.
- Made contributions that helped advance the team to the regional level.
- Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
Project Manager at School Robotics Team
Pascack Pioneers Robotics Team
2025.09 - Current
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time completion of robotics initiatives.
- Facilitated team meetings to align goals, track progress, and address challenges in project execution.
- Utilized Gantt charts to monitor tasks, deadlines, and resource allocation effectively.
- Analyzed project outcomes to identify lessons learned and optimize future project planning strategies.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Additional experience with working on the robot using power tools including wood and aluminum proficiency in a chopsaw, bandsaw, disc sander, belt sander, angle grinder, drills, and impact drivers.
Student Pilot
Essex Air
2024.10 - Current
- Completed flight training sessions under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Assisted in pre-flight inspections, verifying aircraft readiness and compliance with operational standards.
- Developed proficiency in aviation communication using radio equipment during training exercises.
- Collaborated with instructors to refine flying techniques and enhance flight performance skills.
- Engaged in continuous learning through study of aerodynamics, weather patterns, and air traffic control procedures.
- Maintained detailed flight logs to track progress and ensure regulatory compliance for pilot certification.
- Adapted quickly to feedback from instructors, demonstrating commitment to personal growth and skill improvement.
- Achieved comprehensive understanding of aviation principles through rigorous coursework and hands-on experience.
Fundraiser/Ambassador of School Robotics Team
Pascack Pioneers Robotics Team
2024.09 - Current
- Assisted in promoting robotics team events to increase community engagement.
- Developed product knowledge to effectively address possible donors inquiries and enhance fundraising efforts.
- Engaged customers through demonstrations of robotics projects, fostering interest and support.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional fundraising.
- Collaborated with team members to reach collective fundraising goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Engaged possible donors in social conversations to create pleasant and easy experience for people visiting our stand.
- Provided exceptional feedback to donors, resulting in numerous amounts positive feedback and comments from not only employers, but also customers.
- Boosted fundraising by consistently engaging with possible donors and addressing their needs effectively.
- Implemented effective fundraising strategies to maximize revenue generation.
- Guided new team members in mastering sales strategies to foster their success within the team.
- Built relationships with donors and our community to promote long term team outreach growth via networking.
- Gained donor trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Achieved or exceeded expectations for money raised at outreach events.
CIT Stagehand at French Woods Festival of the Arts
French Woods Festival of the Arts
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Set up and dismantled stage equipment for 4 productions.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials, maintaining organization on-site.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery during setups.
- Trained new staff on equipment handling and safety procedures effectively.
- Supported load-in and load-out processes to ensure timely production schedules.
- Adapted quickly to changing production requirements, ensuring seamless execution of shows.
- Maintained tools and equipment, reporting any issues to supervisors promptly.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Developed proficiencies in tools like bandsaws, angle grinders, table saws, chop saws, band saws, jigsaws, handheld sanders, impact drivers, etc.
- Upheld professional standards of conduct and performance etiquette, contributing to a positive work environment among team members.
- Assisted in the construction of custom set pieces for a more immersive theater experience.
- Ability to make consistent and accurate measurements.
- Ability to cut with a tolerance of 1/16th of an inch or less
- Proficient in making rolling flats, plywood set pieces, etc.
Education
Rising Junior -
Pascack Hills High School
Montvale, NJSkills
- Friendly, positive, and approachable attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Data analysis
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dependable, responsible, and flexible
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Proficiency in fundraising
- Effective meeting facilitation and organization
- Resource distribution
Affiliations
- Pascack Pioneers Robotics Team
Interests
Timeline
Scouting/Strategy Lead of Robotics Team
Pascack Pioneers Robotics Team
2025.09 - Current
Mentor at Middle School Robotics Team
Pascack Pioneers Robotics Team
2025.09 - Current
Project Manager at School Robotics Team
Pascack Pioneers Robotics Team
2025.09 - Current
Student Pilot
Essex Air
2024.10 - Current
Fundraiser/Ambassador of School Robotics Team
Pascack Pioneers Robotics Team
2024.09 - Current
CIT Stagehand at French Woods Festival of the Arts
French Woods Festival of the Arts
2024.06 - 2024.08
Rising Junior -
Pascack Hills High School