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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Community Service
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Preston Taylor

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Motivated college student pursuing a technical internship to acquire hands-on industrial experience and contribute to high-tech engineering projects. Maintains a strong academic record, showcasing commitment to excellence. Proven skills in tool usage, measurement, tolerances, assembly techniques, and mechanical systems through practical experience in race car maintenance and preparation. As an experienced race car driver, demonstrates focus, discipline, and resilience in high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard

Indy Parks
Indianapolis, IN
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
  • Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.

Lifeguard

Franklin Central High School
Indianapolis, IN
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Ensure water safety, enforce pool safety policies
  • Rescue swimmers in distress, and provide emergency care.
  • Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
  • Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Purdue University
Lafayette, IN
05-2027

Diploma - Academic and Technical Honors

Franklin Central Highschool
Indianapolis, IN
05.2023

Skills

  • Performance engine assembly and disassembly proficiency
  • Good understanding of measurement and tolerances
  • Good understanding of mechanical systems
  • Collaborative Communication Skills
  • Strong Computer Competence
  • Experience with 3D CAD Software
  • Licensed Competition Race Car Driver

Certification

  • SCCA Full Competition Racing License
  • Lifeguard and CPR certified

Community Service

  • Hoosier Tire program coordinator, supporting SIRA race teams, 2020, 2022
  • Flashes Football Foundation, supporting Youth League Clinics, 2019, 2022
  • Flashes Football Foundation, supporting Community Clean-up, 2019, 2022

Activitiesclubs

  • Purdue University, Purdue Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Active Member, 2023, Current, SAE Grand Prix Team, Team Principle, 2023, Current
  • High School, Flashes Football Team, Active Team Member, 2017, 2023, Franklin Central Homecoming and Prom Court, 2021, 2022
  • Racing Organizations, SIRA (Southern Indiana Karting Association), 2012, Current, SCCA (Sports Car Club of America), 2019, Current, Formula First USA Racing Series, 2019, Current

Timeline

Lifeguard

Indy Parks
05.2023 - 08.2024

Lifeguard

Franklin Central High School
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • SCCA Full Competition Racing License
  • Lifeguard and CPR certified

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Purdue University

Diploma - Academic and Technical Honors

Franklin Central Highschool
Preston Taylor