1. MARCELLA QUINTAS CASTALDI
MARCELLACASTALDI@GMAIL.COM / +1 (337) 564-2866
SKYPE ID: MQUINTASCAS
Focused design engineer with strong multicultural background (lived in Brazil, Spain and United States). Possess
excellent critical thinking and team work skills. Zealous personality with strong drive to learn and succeed.
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________________________________
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
• Bachelor of Science- Civil and Environmental Engineering - GPA: 3.8/4.0 (Magna Cum Laude) Aug. 2012- May 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________________________
NUCOR- Vulcraft Indiana St. Joe, IN
Design Engineer May 2015- Present
• Design non-composite and composite truss frames for roof and floor systems in industrial and commercial buildings
• Saved 11% of material in a project over 200 tons of steel, demonstrating ability to achieve efficient and cost effective
design solutions maximizing profitability
• Saved 50% of the total cost in a project involving 15 arch joist with a 136ft spam, using the Bowstring manual, that I
develop in South Carolina as an intern
• Lead a team of detailers on a daily basis in drafting and detailing shop drawings for approval by erectors, general
contractors, architects, and engineers of record
• Developed a rod rack, with the line inspector, that improve the productivity and serviceability of the line by more than 7%
• Supervised and mentored two graduate students and technicians
• Proficiency in utilizing computer resources such as AutoCAD, OE and SAP to maximize effectiveness
NUCOR- Vulcraft South Carolina Florence, SC
Summer intern May- Aug. 2014
• Developed a manual of a Bowstring structure, which resulted in a reduction of 15% of the material needed
• Evaluate the capacity of more than 60 types of steel bins and create a manual for a VPP certification
• Developed basic welding abilities
Structural Dynamics and Intelligent Infrastructure- USC Department of Civil Engineering Columbia, SC
Structural Vibrations Research Assistant Aug. 2012- Dec. 2014
• Collaborate in project research and software development with PhD student and a team of three graduate students
• Responsible for coding time-stepping method for dynamic analysis of structure in MATLAB that will help to identify the
seismic effects and damages in the structures
Human Fall Detection Research Assistant Aug. 2012- Feb. 2013
• Developed cyber-infrastructure to enable research in human- structure interaction, create codes in MySQL and MATLAB
• Collaborate with a team to develop new techniques that will improve the life of elder people by providing immediate
assistance based on the sensor responses and interpretation
Vertice Santos Construtora Ltda. Santos, SP Brazil
Summer Intern May- Aug. 2013
• Responsible for the analysis and interpretation of projects and on site work from commission through completion
• Served as support staff in the organization of events and meeting (ISO 901 and PBQC)
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________________
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Engineers Ireland Present
• Enhance skills to stay effective in the workplace- 23CPD hours
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity- Fort Wayne, IN May 2015- Present
• Build safe, stable and affordable homes in partnership with families in need
Mentor, Thinking Globally USC- Columbia, SC Aug. 2012- May 2015
• Motivate students to connect with others and to think globally by introducing them through oral presentation to other cultures
Volunteer, Concrete Canoe USC- Columbia, SC Fall 2014
Student Leader, Emerging Leaders Program USC- Columbia, SC Aug. 2012- Dec. 2012
• Connected with a community of students that desire to learn more about their own leading capabilities
Mentor, Student Panel USC- Columbia, SC Nov, 2012
• Served as a mentor to incoming international students regarding transitional issues
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS____________________________________________________________________________
• ASCE- American Society of Civil Engineers
• Chi Epsilon- National Civil Engineering Honors Society
• AREMA- American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association
• Tau Beta Pi- Engineering honor society representing the entire engineering profession
• Engineers Ireland- The professional body for engineers and engineering in Ireland
SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS_________________________________________________________________________
• Language: Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Catalan (basic)
• Computer: Excel (advanced), AutoCAD (intermediate), MATLAB (intermediate), MySQL (basic), VPT Vision (Basics)
• Interests: Sports, photography, cooking, sustainability, different cultures, volunteer work