Carla Perla

Career Objectives

I am seeking a full time chemical engineering position that will enable me to utilize my skills, abilities, and experience in the field of chemical engineering to ensure the company's success.

Education

Expected May 2013

B.S. Chemical Engineering

University of South Florida

Research Experience

Lab Data Assistant- 05/2006- 08/2006

I was involved in the publication of a scholarly article. The articlediscusses potential errors that arise from the use of linear least-squares frequently utilized in analytical toxicology. Some of my tasks included gathering, organizing, and analyzing chromatography and spectroscopy data to be published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology. Some analysis tools I used were ordinary, weighted, and generalized least squares on Excel and Monte Carlo simulations also on Excel.

Duer, Wayne C. "Comparison of Ordinary, Weighted, and Generalized Least-Squares Straight-Line Calibrations for LC-MS-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, GC, and Enzymatic Assay." Journal of Analytical Toxicology 32.5 (2008): 329-38. Print.

Work Experience

Supply Chain Intern-05/2012- 08/2012

I designed storage tanks for Baker Hughes chemical plant within the fluids and chemicals division. The storage tanks were vital to the safety of the plant and its operators and improved the efficiency of production. I was also involved Lean Six Sigma optimizations at the plant.

Project Experience

AICHE Chem-E-Car, Spring 2012

• Collaborated with a team of chemical engineering students to design a shoe-box sized car that operates using chemical reactions.
• Awarded 2nd place in 2012 Southern Regional Competition.

Calculus II Project, Spring 2010

• Graphically modeled Clapeyron Equation applied to Methane transportation and environmental safety precautions and calculated errors that exist between mathematical modeling and experimental data.

Language Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Membership

Tau Beta Pi

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Chemical Society

EHS Certification (09/10/2012)