SUSAN A. PERRONE

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3416 Heards Ferry Drive

Tampa, FL33618

Home: (813) 908-7416

Mobile: (813) 294-7140

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Objective

To obtain challenging, full-time employment as a statistician in which I can fully utilize and further develop the statistical theory and application knowledge and skills that I have acquired in my studies.

Education

YaleUniversity, New Haven, CT

  • Master of Arts in Statistics, May 2004
  • 4.0 GPA – highest mark of “Honors” earned in all classes

Relevant Graduate Coursework:

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  • Probability Theory
  • Theory of Statistics
  • Linear Models
  • Stochastic Processes

  • Data Analysis using SPLUS
  • Categorical Data Analysis using SAS
  • Multivariate Statistical Methods
  • Topics in Statistical Epidemiology

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Clemson University, Clemson, SC

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences, May 2003
  • Summa Cum Laude: 3.93 GPA
  • Departmental Honors coursework and thesis
  • Course emphasis in Statistics
  • Minor concentration in Spanish

Relevant Undergraduate Coursework:

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  • Statistics for Science and Engineering
  • Linear Algebra
  • Theory of Probability
  • Introduction to Statistical Theory
  • Statistical Analysis using SAS
  • Intermediate Math Computing using MATLAB
  • Statistical Methods for Process Development and Control
  • Economic Concepts
  • Calculus of One Variable I and II (Differential and Integral Calculus)
  • Problem Solving in Discrete Mathematics
  • Calculus of Several Variables
  • Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Linear Programming
  • Introduction to Modern Algebra
  • Advanced Calculus I and II
  • Technical Writing
  • Public Speaking

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Pontifícia Universidad de Católica, Santiago, Chile

  • Study Abroad, Spring 2001

SUSAN A. PERRONE

Research Experience

ClemsonUniversity Departmental Honors Thesis, Clemson, SC, 2002 – 2003

  • Incorporated NSF-REU reduction methods to develop new methods for solving Semidefinite Programming problems (SDPs)
  • Wrote MATLAB and C++ programs to solve SDPs
  • Described results in an undergraduate thesis and defended it before the Mathematical Sciences department
  • Available at

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates, Flagstaff, AZ, Summer 2002

  • Summer research program in the field of Operations Research
  • Developed new algorithms for detecting necessary constraints in multi-dimension Semidefinite Programming problems
  • Wrote MATLAB programs to implement four different methods for solving optimization problems
  • Described results in research paper and defended it before thedepartment
  • Also available at

Work Experience

Statistics Department, YaleUniversity, Teaching Fellow for Introductory Statistics and Data Analysis, 2003-2004

  • Held office hours to assist students with coursework and graded course assignments

Student Athlete Enrichment Center, Clemson University, Tutor in Mathematical Sciences and Spanish, 2000 – 2003

  • Provided student-athletes guidance on improving study, organizational, and time management skills

Mathematical Sciences Department, Clemson University and Northern Arizona University,Course Assistant for Mathematical Analysis and Statistics Courses, 2001-2002

  • Graded course assignments

KCA Corp. – Civil Engineering Firm, Tampa, FL, Intern, 2000-2002

  • Designed bridge plans for major interchanges in the Tampa Bay area
  • Worked with computer department to assemble and update company hardware and software systems
  • Redesigned company intranet site using web languages, including HTML, ASP and SQL Server

Computer Experience

Statistical Software and Programming Languages:

ASP, HTML, Maple, MATLAB, Minitab, R, SAS, SQL, S-PLUS andSPSS

Operating Systems:

Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XPandUNIX

Software:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointand LaTeX

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