Charla Perdue Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae
Charla Skinner Perdue
July 09, 2019

General Information

University address:

  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Public Safety and Security
  • College of Applied Studies
  • Holley Building, Office A111-H 4750 Collegiate Drive
  • Florida State University
  • Panama City, Florida 32405-1099
  • Phone: 850/770-2207; Fax: 850/770-2082

E-mail address: cperdue@pc.fsu.edu
Web site: pc.fsu.edu/pss

Professional Preparation

  • 2018 MFS, University of Florida. Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences. Concentration Forensic Science.
  • 2011 MS, Florida State University. Major: Criminology.
  • 2003 BS, Florida State University. Major: Criminology.
  • 1999 AA, Gulf Coast State College. Major: Liberal Arts.
  • 1996 AS, Gulf Coast State College. Major: Legal Assistant, Paralegal.

Non-degree Education and Training

  • 2019 Forensic Taphonomy Course.
  • 2019 Alternate Light Source Applications Course.
  • 2018 Digital Crime Scene Photography Course.
  • 2017 Perkin Elmer Molecular Spectroscopy Course.
  • 2016 Outdoor Recovery Course.
  • 2016 Fire and Arson Investigation.
  • 2016 Shooting Analysis & Reconstruction Training.
  • 2015 Forensic Entomology.
  • 2015 Courtroom Testimony.
  • 2015 Intimicide, Investigation Intimate Pattern Homicides.
  • 2015 Crime Scene Photography.
  • 2015 Fine Tuning Crime Scene Investigation for Latent Prints.
  • 2015 Human Osteolology.
  • 2015 Foundations of Fingerprints.
  • 2015 Child Death Investigation.
  • 2015 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis.
  • 2014 Buried Body Techniques.
  • 2013 Crime Scene Processing.

Professional Credential(s)

  • 2018–present FARO 3D Laser Scanner Certification Updates.
  • 2017–present Graduate Certificate in Forensic Death Investigation.
  • 2016–present Certified Criminal Investigator.
  • 2014–present FARO 3D Laser Scanner Certified.
  • 2008–present IANTD Certified Master Diver.
  • 2003–present Certificate in Underwater Crime Scene Investigation from Florida State University.
  • 2003–present American Academy of Underwater Scientist Certified Science Diver.
  • 2003–present IDEA Certified NITROX Diver.
  • 2002–present NAUI Certified Advanced SCUBA Diver.
  • 2002–present NAUI Certified Cavern Diver.
  • 2002–present NAUI Certified Dry Suit Diver.
  • 2002–present NAUI Certified SCUBA Diver.
  • 1997–present National Association of Legal Assistants Certified Legal Assistant.

Professional Experience

  • 2016–present Teaching Faculty I, PCC PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY, Florida State University.
  • 2013–2016 Teaching Faculty I Adjunct, PCC PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY, Florida State University.
  • 2009–2011 Graduate Teaching Assistant/Online Mentor, Public Safety and Security, Florida State University.
    • Helped instructors in the following courses- CJE 3761, CJE 3761L, CJE 4763, CJE 4763L, CCJ 4938, CCJ 4938L, CCJ 3024, CCJ 3032, CCJ 3484, CCJ 3678.

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

  • Notable Nole, Florida State University (2011).
  • Fundraiser of the Year, American Heart Association (2002).
  • Olympic Torch Bearer Salt Lake City Games, International Olympic Committee (2002).

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences General Section Associate Member
  • American Board of Criminalistics Affiliate
  • American Chemical Society Member
  • American Criminal Justice Association Member
  • American Investigative Society of Cold Cases Member
  • Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Member
  • Counsel Of Forensic Science Educators Member
  • Delta Delta Epsilon International Forensics Honor Society
  • Florida Division of International Association of Identification Member
  • International Association of Identification Member

Teaching

Courses Taught

  • Forensic Science in Investigation (CJE3762)
  • Forensic Science in Investigation Laboratory (CJE3762L)
  • Impression and Pattern Evidence (CJE4135)
  • Trace & Digital Evidence (CJE4241)
  • Crime Scene Professionalism (CJE3648)
  • Crime and Accident Scene Imaging and Reconstruction (CJE4655)
  • Crime and Accident Scene Imaging and Reconstruction Lab (CJE4655L)
  • Forensic Death Investigation (CJE4638)
  • Forensic Death Investigation Lab (CJE4638L)
  • Impression and Pattern Evidence Lab (CJE4135L)
  • Trace & Digital Evidence Lab (CJE4241L)
  • Forensic Science in Investigation (CJE 4762)
  • Forensic Science in Investigation Laboratory (CJE4762L)
  • Public Safety and Security Capstone (CJE4710)

New Course Development

  • Impression and Pattern Evidence Lab (2017)
  • Trace & Digital Evidence Lab (2017)
  • Impression and Pattern Evidence (2016)
  • Crime and Accident Scene Imaging and Reconstruction Lab (2016)
  • Forensic Death Investigation Lab (2016)
  • Crime and Accident Scene Imaging and Reconstruction (2016)
  • Forensic Death Investigation (2015)
  • Crime Scene Professionalism (2015)
  • Forensic Science in Investigation (2014)
  • Forensic Science in Investigation Lab (2014)
  • Public Safety and Security Capstone (2013)

Curriculum Development

  • Developed a Graduate/Undergraduate Certificate in Forensic Entomology- pending final approval (2018)
  • Developed the Crime Scene Investigation Bachelor of Science Degree Program (2015)
  • Designed an Internship Capstone Program for all Graduating College of Applied Studies, Public Safety and Security Major Students (2013)

Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere

  • Perdue, C. (2013–2015). Adjunct Instructor in Crime Scene Technology. Gulf Coast State College.
  • Perdue, C. (2010–2013). High School Faculty. North Bay Haven Charter Academy.

Research and Original Creative Work
Presentations

Invited Presentations at Conferences

  • Perdue, C. (presented 2016, October). Killer Internships- How to land an internship or start an internship at your agency. Presentation at 57th Annual Forensic Training Conference, Florida Division of International Association of Identification, Miami, Florida. (State).
  • Perdue, C. (presented 2015, October). Killer Internships- How to land an internship or start an internship at your agency. Presentation at 56th Annual FDIAI Conference, Florida Division of International Association of Identification, St. Petersburg, Florida. (State).

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

  • Perdue, C. S. (Apr 2018–Apr 2019). Technology Advancement for Crime Scene Investigation Program. Funded by FSU Technology Fee. Total award $41,799.

Service
Florida State University

 

FSU University Service

  • Faculty Advisor, Delta Delta Epsilon Forensic Science Honor Society (2018–present).
  • Faculty Advisor, American Criminal Justice Association (LAE) (2018–present).
  • Committee Member, Advising and Student Success Committee (2016–present).
  • Committee Member, Search Commitee for Associate Deans Panama City Campus (2017).

FSU College Service

  • Committee Member, FSU PC Social Committee (2019–present).
  • Chairperson, College of Applied Studies Curriculum Committee (2018–present).
  • Committee Member, College of Applied Studies Curriculum Committee (2018).

The Profession

Reviewer for Textbooks

  • Forensic Reconstruction (2018).
  • Virtual Lab Concept Review (2018).
  • Criminalistics An Introduction to Forensic Science (2018).
  • Forensic Reconstruction: Theory and Practice (2017).

Service to Professional Associations

  • University Faculy Advisor, Cold Case Research Investigative Institute (2018–present).
  • University Chapter Faculty Advisor, American Investigative Society of Cold Cases (2016–present).
  • Minutes Review Committee, American Academy of Forensic Science (2018).

Consultation

Local Law Enforcement Agencies.

  • On call to go to major crime scenes and use the FARO Focus 3D Laser Scanner to document the scene, process the scans and provide for evidence to use in court (2015–present).

Medical Examiner's Office for the 14th Judicial Circuit.

  • On call to go to major crime scenes and use the FARO Focus 3D Laser Scanner to document the scene, process the scans and provide for evidence to use in court (2015–present).

Additional Service Not Reported Elsewhere

  • Perdue, C. (2018). Fun with Forensics Summer CSI Camp. FSU PC STEM Program.
  • Perdue, C. (2017). Fun with Forensics Summer CSI Camp. FSU PC STEM Program.
  • Perdue, C. (2016). Fun with Forensics Summer CSI Camp. FSU PC STEM Program.
  • Perdue, C. (2015). Fun with Forensics Summer CSI Program. FSU PC STEM Program.