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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