Assistant Quality Assurance
Resume:
Nicole M. Homb, D.C.
abhxsk@r.postjobfree.com
Colona, IL 61241
OBJECTIVE
Energetic, high achievement-oriented Doctor of Chiropractic
seeking to obtain a position as a Pharmaceutical Sales
Specialist where I can effectively utilize my strong
interpersonal skills and extensive educational background to
successfully distinguish myself as a superior sales
representative
EDUCATION
07/10-10/10 Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois
Neuroscience PhD Program
2006-2009 Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa
Doctor of Chiropractic
Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.0
2002-2005 DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.82/4.0
Major: Interdisciplinary Sciences-Health Studies Concentration
2001-2002 University of Wisconsin, Platteville, Wisconsin
Cumulative GPA: 3.91/4.0
EMPLOYMENT
Geneseo/Orion Community Unit School Districts
11/10-present Substitute Teacher
. Assume all duties of the regular classroom teacher in
accordance with school policies
. Maintain discipline and classroom control to foster a safe
and positive learning environment
Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, Iowa
12/09-07/10 Study Coordinator-Maria Hondras, DC, MPH
. Recruited, instructed, and coordinated research participants
. Developed recruitment strategies and monitored accrual rates
. Maintained study files and quality assurance procedures
. Monitored and tracked nonparticipants and withdrawals
. Conducted and ensured completeness of data collection efforts
from all participants
. Developed and refined data collection and management
protocols
. Ensured security/confidentiality of data by following
established protocols and procedures
. Created and maintained Research Clinic Standard Operating
Procedures
. Performed literature searches and updated Reference Manager
databases
. Prepared written progress reports
Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, Iowa
08/07-10/09 Student Research Assistant-Charles N.R. Henderson, DC, PhD
. Collected and performed quantitative analyses of data using
computer software
. Provided assistance with the preparation of manuscripts by
conducting literature searches
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa
07/09-10/09 Clinical Teaching Assistant-Dennis Lopez, DC, DABCO
. Supervised and assisted interns in their performance of
physical examinations and chiropractic analyses
. Assisted interns with patient record keeping, developing
clinical impressions and patient care plans
. Assisted faculty clinicians with necessary educational and
clinical job duties
Palmer Chiropractic Clinics, Davenport, Iowa
03/09-07/09 Clinic Electronic Health Records Assistant- Larry Swank, DC
. Assisted students in the transition of paper to electronic
health records
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa
02/08-06/09 Renal Physiology Teaching Assistant-Saeed Faruqui, PhD
. Graded homework and quizzes as assigned
. Modified and edited course notes, syllabi, and website
. Proctored examinations as needed
. Assisted in the planning and execution of the 6th Symposium
on Nutrition and Chiropractic
Johnsburg High School, Johnsburg, Illinois
01/06-04/06 Long-term Substitute Teacher-Biology and Physical Science
. Developed and implemented curricula for classroom instruction
. Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to
evaluate student performance
. Conferred with parents and school personnel to discuss and
resolve academic and behavioral issues
. Maintained accurate and complete student records
Osco Drug, Antioch, Illinois
09/05-12/05 Pharmacy Technician
. Received and processed written prescription or refill
requests and verified accuracy
. Filled prescribed medications and maintained clean
workstations and equipment
. Established and maintained patient profiles
. Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items,
and check-out
. Prepared and processed medical insurance claims forms
University of Wisconsin, Platteville, Wisconsin
12/01-03/02 Pioneer Alumni Phone-a-thon Caller
. Called alumni to solicit donations for annual fundraiser
. Recorded gifts or pledges and updated contact information and
preferences
The Charlton Group, Monroe, Wisconsin
03/01-08/01 Tele-Sales Representative
. Conducted B2C outbound telesales for broadband internet and
cable television clients
. Described products, responded to customer inquiries, and
obtained account information
RESEARCH
. Maria A. Hondras, DC MPH, Cynthia R. Long, PhD, Lori Byrd,
BA, Robert D. Vining, DC, Greg Boyer, BS, Lynne Carber, MPM,
Nicole Homb, DC, Ying Cao, MS, Lance Corber, BA, MSITM, Joel
Edman, DSc, Daniel Monti, MD and Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
"Evidence for CAM Healthcare Options: The ECHO pilot project"
Oral presentation at the 138th APHA Annual Meeting; Nov. 8th,
2010.
. Homb, N.M. and Henderson C.N.R. In Review. "Spinous Process
Hypertrophy Associated with Implanted Devices in the External
Link Model" J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2009. (Poster
presented at the World Federation of Chiropractic's Biennial
Conference in Montreal, Quebec and at Iowa Private Colleges
Day in Des Moines, Iowa; March 2nd, 2010, and invited for
poster presentation at Evidence in Action: The Future of the
Profession; July 16, 2010.)
. Homb, N.M. "Comorbidity of Obesity and Low Back Pain"
Conference Proceedings of the 6th Annual Symposium on
Nutrition and Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic:
Davenport, IA, 2008 Sept 20. (Poster presented at the 6th
Annual Symposium on Nutrition and Chiropractic)
. Synthesis and characterization of imidazole-based inhibitors
of the enzyme carboxypeptidase B in conjunction with Dr.
Layne Morsch at DePaul University: March-June 2005.
EDUCATIONAL
SEMINARS
. Rebalancing Health Care in the Heartland-University of Iowa
Center on Aging
Des Moines, IA-September, 2010
. Health Care Reform Symposium-University of Iowa
Coralville, IA-July, 2010
. Research Agenda Conference-American Association of
Chiropractic Colleges
Las Vegas, NV-March, 2010
. Neuroscience 2009-Annual Meeting-Society for Neuroscience
Chicago, IL-October, 2009
. 10th Biennial Congress-World Federation of Chiropractic
Montreal, Canada-May, 2009
Palmer College-Magna Cum Laude Honors, 2009
Research Honors Service Award, 2009
Clinical Teaching Assistant Award, 2009
Chi Rho Theta Chiropractic Research Honor Society, 2009
Palmer Chiropractic Clinics' Intern Recognition Award, 2009
FCER International Conference on Chiropractic Research -1st
Place Student Research Award, 2009
Veterans Affairs Hospital Rotation Award of Recognition, 2009
Humanitarian Service Award-Morocco, 2009
Palmer College-Student Literature Review Competition-2nd Place,
2008
Palmer College President's List, 2008-9
Dr. Frank Sartz Recruitment Scholarship, 2006
DePaul University-Magna Cum Laude Honors, 2005
DePaul University Departmental Honors-Biological Sciences, 2005
DePaul University-Dean's Award for Scholastic Excellence, 2001-
2005
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 2005
Golden Key International Honour Society, 2003
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2003
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, 2002
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, 2002
SERVICE
Thelma Fordyce Mack Ad Hoc Review Committee Member, April, 2010
Palmer College Clinic Abroad-Morocco, February, 2009
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Chiropractic Physician-Illinois #038011663, Iowa
#007384
Certified Substitute Teacher-Illinois #2416594
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society-Associate Member
American Chiropractic Association
Illinois Chiropractic Society
Society for Neuroscience
American Pain Society
INTERESTS
Sailing
Rowing
Running
Foreign travel
Shayan Sheybani, DC, MBA Charles N.R. Henderson, DC, PhD
Clinic Operations Administrator Associate Professor
1000 Brady Street 4777 City Center Parkway
Davenport, IA 52803 Port Orange, FL 32129
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