Ryan Pearce is a recent graduate of the University of Liverpool with a degree in mechanical engineering. He achieved strong grades throughout his degree, averaging over 79% each year. Pearce has relevant work experience in engineering fields including design, manufacturing, and research. He is proficient in CAD software and holds additional qualifications in areas like snowboarding instruction. Pearce has demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through roles such as course representative and club president during his time at university.

1. Ryan Anthony James Pearce
Email: ryan.a.j.pearce@gmail.com
Phone Number: 07493135394
University Address: 61 Salisbury Road,
Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 1HW
Academic History
09/2015-06/2016: University of Liverpool 3rd
year - I achieved a first with honours averaging 79% across all modules.
09/2014-06/2015: University of Liverpool 2nd
year - I achieved a first with honours averaging 79% across all modules.
09/2013-06/2014: University of Liverpool 1st
year - I achieved a first with honours, averaging 82% across all modules.
09/2010-07/2012: Chepstow Comprehensive School and Sixth Form
A Level: Mathematics [A], Further Mathematics [B], Physics [A] AS Level: Art [A]
GCSE: 2 A*’s, 5 A’s, 3 B’s and a C.
Extra Qualifications & Awards
Completed Lean Manufacturing Academy Course at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant (2016).
Nominated and won the Universities’ Stack Award (2015/16).
Nominated and won “Best Course Representative for Engineering and Sciences 2015/16)” for my guest lecture series.
CASI level 1 & 2 and CASI freestyle level 1 snowboard instructor (2013) & PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (2013)
Future Qualifications
I amawaiting confirmationofmy attendancefor a4 week automotivedesigncoursein Turin, Italy, during summer2017.
Engineering Experience
Trainee Welder, Gaston Boats, SA; 2014 (4 weeks)
I organised anunpaid work experience inCape Town, SouthAfrica, with a company thatdesignsandconstructs bespoke
aluminium pontoon boats in low volumes. I was taught how to TIG weld aluminium, in which I also learnt some key
factors that arise during the design and manufacturing process of made to order products of this calibre.
EPSRC Funded Research Project, University of Liverpool, UK; 2015 (11 weeks)
During thesummerof 2015 I assisted aPhD student’swork, independently carryingouttheexperimental validationfor
her theoretical simulations. This project required extensive background research, hands-ondesign work, learning and
adapting to new software, data conversion, through the use of coding software, and writing a technical report.
Engineering Insight, University of Liverpool, UK; 2015 – 2016 (1 year)
I created a guest lecture series as my course representative enhancement project. This series involved contacting
alumni, industry leaders, and local businesses to give a brief lecture about work in different fields of engineering or
otherSTEM basedsubjects. Talkswere givenby representativesof RollsRoyce, JaguarLandRover, Thales, BAE-Systems,
Triumphandmany others covinga range of engineering spectrums. I also had tocommunicatewith staff in the faculty,
booking lecture theatres for the talks, organise refreshments and assist the speakers with travel arrangements.
Capstone 2 Year Design Project, University of Liverpool, UK; 2015 -2017 (2 years)
I am working in a team of 5 with our industrial sponsor, Barry Johnston Ltd, to achieve a proof of concept for a new
renewable technology - a wind-thermal energy system. I am responsible for attaining sponsorship & funding for the
team, which involves submitting applications to and communicating with companies and research bodies, for which I
have attained funding for the entire testing phase of the project. I also have created the testing procedure, as well as
perform the acquisition of all necessary parts, alongside design concepts and CAD work.
Design Engineer Placement, Marine Specialist Technology, UK; 2016 (9 weeks)
Between my 3rd
and4th
years I volunteeredtowork at aLiverpool baseddesignandmanufacturingcompany ofrib-craft.
I spentmy time modelling partsfor variousprojectsonSolidworks 2016,aswellas developingdesigndevelopmentskills
learnt during my degree, and it has greatly developed my skills and confidence with CAD software.
CGEI Intern, Cubic3 Design & Engineering ltd., UK; 2016 (4 weeks)
After my placement at Marine Specialist Technology, I completed anEU funded intern project for the Centre for Global
Eco InnovationwithCubic3. Thisproject entailed the creation andorganisingof their file network, workingtowardsISO
9001 compliance. As well as this I created a documentpack detailing opportunitiesfor lean manufacturingmethodsto
be implemented within the company, using my knowledge from the Jaguar Land Rover Lean Learning Academy.

2. Software Familiarity
CAD Packages (ascending skill order): Pro-Engineer Wildfire 5, Creo Parametric 3, Solidworks 2016
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project): Extensive use
Extra-Curricular Experience
1989 Land Rover 90 Rebuild; 2010 & 1976 Land Rover 101FC rebuild; 2014
In2010 my fatherand I began rebuildinga Land Rover90 which was to be my first car. This project hassince fuelled my
passion for cars, progressing to our 2nd
vehicle restoration, and taught me a few key skills such as:
Hands-on technical skills. I learned about safe work practises, designing for maintenance, and the need for a logical
thought process to dismantling and re-connecting systems, which I have brought through into my university career.
Quality & cost control, and time management. Thevehiclehad to be finished to a high standardto passits MOT andbe
of a standard to work smoothly as my daily car. Therefore making sure the job was done right was essential.
Problem Solving. ThroughoutbothprojectsI have hadto create solutionstoproblems that arise, as well as liaising with
more experienced individuals to solve an issue.
Roles of Responsibility
 Course Representative (2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17)
I have been the course rep for mechanical engineering for my entire degree. I have been involved in SSLC & BOS
meetings within the faculty of engineering. Whilst being a voice for the student body on any issues with the course, I
havealso created a guest lecture series called Engineering Insight, whichI advertised, ranandmanagedindependently.
 LivWake President (2014-2016)
In my 2nd
and3rd
years at university I was elected to be the president of the student wakeboardingclub in Liverpool. In
this I have had to manage a committee, delegate tasks, liaise with businessowners, acquire sponsorship, manageand
organise events, as well as increase the club size.
 Engineers Hockey Captain (2016-2017)
In my final year at university I was elected to be the captain of our courses campushockey team. Whilst incorporating
aspects from my previous president role, this involves more hands on management and planning to organise a team
each week. Includingorganisingtraining slots, andweekend games, as well as liaising with the society for social events.
 L.E.S.S. Charity Representative (2015-2016)
I was elected to be the charity representative for the Liverpool Engineering Student Society, in this role I have helped
organise fundraising events for Claire housechildren’s hospice. I also assistedthe committee with othertasks, suchas
trip organising, and event planning for the 2016 summer ball.
 Snowboard Instructor (2012/13 season)
After completion of my CASI level 2 qualification, I shadowed instructors and gained experience within Whistler-
Blackcomb snowboard school. In this I taught small groups of all ages some key skills, and had to adapt quickly to
situations, thinking on my feet to solve a client’s problem, with customer safety as the key aspect.
Key skills
Team work – This skill has been developed throughout my university career, from modules with group work, to
extracurricular activities that demand good team work for success, such as hockey and our design capstone project.
Communication - My communicationskills, bothinterpersonalandelectronic, have developedstrongly, inroles suchas
courserepresentative, andactivitieslike organisingevents, toprofessionalcommunicationsduringmy work experience.
Leadership - Across my roles of responsibility I have had to manage committees and be a figurehead for clubs when
dealing with businesses and the university, as well as for individuals as a course rep and snowboard instructor.
Interests
 I am involved in a range of sports, suchas hockey & squash, aswell as being a semi-professionalphotographer
in my spare time and running my own photography label with this.
 Tae-Kwon-Do–Achieved 1st
kupgrade, andcompeted, winningsilver medal in sparringand bronze in patterns,
within the British Open tournament in 2010, and student of the year in 2010 at my local club.
 Represented LivWake in the Grassroots tour, winning third place at the Liverpool stage, as well as in national
Uniwake nationals & Spring-jam.
Referees
Dr. M Murphy: Murphym@liverpool.ac.uk –AcademicAdvisor
Dr. K Black: K.Black@liverpool.ac.uk –Projectsupervisor(3rd
& 4th
yearindividualresearch projects)
Nick Parrott: NParrott@mstltd.com –Design TeamLeader(MST Summer2016)