Resume

The short version.

Aidan Finn Friedman

1 Huggins Lane, Manalapan, NJ 07726

(732) 513-2190 · aidanfriedman12@gmail.com

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Education

  1. University of Wisconsin–Madison

    Fall 2026 — incoming

    Incoming student.

  2. Manalapan High School

    Class of 2026

    National Honor Society (President, Gr. 12), Math Honors Society, Varsity Lacrosse.

Skills

Frontend

  • Next.js
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Framer Motion

Backend & Infra

  • Node.js
  • Python
  • REST APIs
  • Linux / VPS
  • Git

AI & Agents

  • LLM integration
  • Agent frameworks (Hermes, OpenClaw)
  • Prompt engineering
  • Workflow automation

Tools I live in

  • Claude Code
  • Codex
  • Cursor
  • Obsidian (Hugo Vault)

Leadership & activities

  1. President (Gr. 12) / Member — DECA

    Manalapan H.S.

    Sept 2024 — present

    • Prepare for and compete in regional knowledge-based events.
    • Individual role-plays judged by industry experts plus written testing.
    • Lead chapter activities, training, and fundraising.
  2. Founder & President — YESC (Young Entrepreneur Study Club)

    Manalapan, NJ

    Sept 2023 — present

    • Founded a club for students across area high schools focused on entrepreneurship.
    • Bring in guest speakers and run discussions on business strategy.
    • Build a community of student founders and operators.
  3. Selected Member — Team Challenge

    Manalapan H.S.

    2024 & 2025 seasons

    • Competed against area high schools on real-world business case studies.
    • Identified ethical dilemmas and presented findings to a panel of judges.
    • Direct interaction with business professionals.
  4. Social Chair & Leadership Committee — Investment Club

    Manalapan H.S.

    Sept 2022 — present

    • Cover fundamentals of long-term investing and financial markets.
    • Run discussions on changing financial conditions and strategy.
  5. Co-President & Founding Member — Sports Business Club

    Manalapan H.S.

    Sept 2024 — present

    • Founded a club educating students about careers in the sports industry.
  6. Co-President & Founding Member — Jewish Student Union (JSU)

    Manalapan H.S.

    Sept 2024 — present

    • Founded a chapter focused on Jewish faith, culture, and community.
    • Organize service opportunities and community gatherings.

Work experience

  1. Company Owner / Private Tutor — Masterminds Tutoring Services

    Manalapan, NJ

    Nov 2024 — present

    • Run the business end-to-end and employ a staff of private tutors.
    • Personally tutor 7th-grade students in algebra one-on-one.
    • Build and maintain the company website.
    • Develop personalized study plans and exam prep.
  2. Employee — 360 Creative Approach

    Manalapan, NJ

    Sept 2023 — present

    • Set up events and parties; unload materials and direct supply placement.
    • Manalapan-based creative HQ for graphic design, party consulting, social events, and personalized gifts.
  3. Score Keeper / Mentor — Manalapan Recreational Sports Program

    Manalapan, NJ

    Dec 2023 — present

    • Control the scoreboard during youth basketball games.
    • Teach basic skills and mentor younger players.
  4. Assistant Basketball Coach — Manalapan Recreation

    Manalapan, NJ

    Dec 2024 — present

    • Assist in setting lineups for 7th/8th grade boys.
    • Help players develop skills on and off the court.

Athletics

  1. Defender — Varsity Lacrosse

    Manalapan H.S.

    Sept 2022 — present

    • 12 hrs/week, 30 weeks/year: practices, captain's practices, S&C, winter leagues, weekly games.
    • 2024 Divisional Champions.
    • Position: Defense.

Community service

  1. "Buddy" — Freehold Area Challenger Sports Program

    Freehold, NJ

    Sept 2022 — present

    • Mentor, assist, and interact with special-needs adults in soccer, baseball, and basketball.
    • Ocean/Monmouth County Challenger program connects disabled individuals with non-disabled peers.
  2. Volunteer — Manalapan Youth Lacrosse Club

    Manalapan, NJ

    Sept 2022 — present

    • Teach basic skills and encourage positive attitude, discipline, and respect in younger players.
  3. Volunteer — Community Lunch Program

    Manalapan, NJ

    Sept 2022 — present

    • Assemble and distribute PB&J sandwiches to those in need across surrounding communities.
  4. Volunteer — Turkey Time Thanksgiving Basket Drive

    Manalapan, NJ

    Sept 2022 — present

    • Assemble and deliver Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need.

Honors

President (Gr. 12) — National Honor Society

Selected based on community service, leadership, character, and academic achievement. Lead chapter activities including peer tutoring and service.

Dec 2024 — present

Inducted Member — Math Honors Society (Mu Alpha Theta)

Selected group dedicated to mathematics excellence. Competes in events and promotes the subject school-wide.

Sept 2024 — present