PURVI LODHAVIA, DC

1150 North Lakeshore Drive

Unit 17F
Chicago, IL 60611
E-Mail: pl64cc1c@westpost.net
Phone: (847) 208-1581
OBJECTIVE
A position working within a progressive organization/institution which offers a
high level of challenge, responsibility, and the opportunity for continued caree
r growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Has an excellent combination of approximately four years of Chiropractic educa
tion and two years of clinical experience.
* Strong background in many areas including management, operations, sales, marke
ting, real estate, staff training and development, promotional work, customer se
rvice, administrative, and public relations.
* Hard working and dedicated, while proven in ensuring that all organizational a
nd project goals are consistently met and exceeded.
* Firmly committed to gaining the highest levels of patient/client/student satis
faction.
* Knowledge of computers, working with Windows, Word, Excel, the Internet, and o
ther systems.
* Results-oriented, with an ability to see any assignment to successful completi
on.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and people skills. Have the ability
to guide and counsel students with their future needs
* Works well with all levels of management, co-workers, and the public.
* Thrives in a busy, fast-paced working environment.
EDUCATION
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, Lombard, Illinois
Earned a Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) January 2007- April 2010
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA) August 1999-July 2002
WHEELINING HIGH SCHOOL, Wheeling, Illinois
Earned a High School Diploma August 1995-June 1999

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Lombard, Illinois- August 2009-April 2010
Conducting a research study at National University of Health Sciences entitled "
Orthotics use for low back pain." Responsible for investigating the effectivene
ss of custom-made shoe orthotics for choric low back pain. Other responsibiliti
es included performing physical exam on patients, scanning of patient's feet, co
llecting and analyzing data.
PATHOLOGY TEACHER'S ASSISTANT, Lombard, Illinois - December 2008-April 2009
Responsible for grading exams and assignments; aiding the professor in reviewing
, organizing and, coordinating lecture notes for students, tutoring students who
have difficulty with this subject,
COLDWELL BANKER, Buffalo Grove, Illinois - November 2004-January 2006
Real Estate Agent
Responsible for real estate sales, listings procurement, marketing strategy deve
lopment, showing properties, buyer qualifying, price negotiation, working with l
enders, advertising, promotional work, customer service, and other related assig
nments. Has been on a team of top sales producer, and has been part of a team wh
ich has ranted number one in sales volume for three years in a row. Currently wo
rking as a referring agent.
FRANKLIN DISCOUNT DRUGS, Franklin Park, Illinois - May 2002- June 2005 Summers
only
Manager
Responsible for directing day to day store operations, staff training and superv
ision, workflow coordination, ordering stock and supplies, inventory management,
interface with drug representatives and doctors on a daily basis, billing, reco
rds maintenance, sales of pharmaceutical drugs, and all aspects of customer rel
ations.
DENTA CARE, Villa Park, Illinois - January 2001-January 2007
Dental Assistant
Responsible for directing day to day operations, responsible for development of
X-rays, fillings, extractions, inventory manager, billing records, insurance com
panies, and all aspects of customer relations.

HONORS & AWARDS

* Named to National Honor Society
* Named to Dean's List at the University of Illinois at Chicago
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member of SACA
Member of Student Council
Class Representative
Member of ACA
REFERENCE
Dr. Manuel Duarte DC
Intern Clinician
200 East Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-6525
Jennifer Dexheimer
Clinical Studies
200 East Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-6481
Dr. Virjal Vyas MD
200 East Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
vvyas@nuhs.edu