Purvi Thaker

Purvi Thaker

Manager (MIS & Documentation)

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  • About me

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  • Education

    • University of Calgary

      2014 - 2015
      Master of Public Policy (MPP) Public Policy Analysis

      The Master of Public Policy(MPP) program gives hands-on exposure to key areas of public policy and allows students to gain deeper insights into the economics, finance, social constructions,federal, provincial and municipal laws and political incentives behind policy design, formulation and implementation. Core areas of the program are : Economic Policy, Social Policy, Politics, and Environmental Policy.Courses Taken:1.Markets and Public Policy2.Politics and Collective… Show more The Master of Public Policy(MPP) program gives hands-on exposure to key areas of public policy and allows students to gain deeper insights into the economics, finance, social constructions,federal, provincial and municipal laws and political incentives behind policy design, formulation and implementation. Core areas of the program are : Economic Policy, Social Policy, Politics, and Environmental Policy.Courses Taken:1.Markets and Public Policy2.Politics and Collective Choice3.Public Management 4.Regulations and the Rule of Law5.Governance, institutions and Public Policy6.Decision Analysis7.Public Finance8.Effective Writing and Research Skills9.Social Policy Show less

    • Gujarat University

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Economics

      Activities and Societies: Cultural Secretary Minor Subjects (Statistical Methods, Political Science)

  • Experience

    • Saath Charitable Trust

      Jul 2009 - Aug 2010
      Manager (MIS & Documentation)

      - Data Analysis using Statistical software(SPSS,Spreadsheets) and methods like Central Tendencies and Regression Analysis.- Archiving and File Management.- Preparing monthly and quarterly performance management reports to be presented to senior management.- Creating communications content for donors; external and internal; to be released every quarter or on a half yearly basis.- Assisting team with Ad Hoc administration.- Attending meetings and taking minutes.- Troubleshooting database issues using SQL Server 2005.- Orienting interns willing to work with the Micro Finance unit of SAATH. - Drafting case studies for the Research and Development Cell of SAATH.- Documentation Management. Achievements: - Worked on a team to fund-raise for the Micro Finance unit and raised INR 9 million from Shiviya Foundation for the unit. Show less

    • Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
      Academic Associate

      Academics: Assisted in facilitating classes, conducted independent researches in line with dynamics in policy, assisted a faculty in a research on Business Responsibility Reporting of 100 best companies in IndiaMentoring- Mentored a team of 4 new recruits in the second year of my work at IIM-ACoordination: Scheduling sessions,organizing meetings and room bookings, communicating lesson plans and grades, and guiding students with their queriesAdministration: Preparing material for courses, managing e-mail correspondences with students, monitoring evaluation deadlines, liaising with students and faculty members, report writing for grades and evaluationsAchievements: - Represented IIM-A at 1 international seminar (Tenth Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship - EDI) and 1 national seminar (National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Education - PDPU)- Published one research titled "​ Graduating from Group Lending to Individual Lending"​- Presented with "Best Lab on Field Award" at the 3rd IIM-A Summer School- Assisted in organizing 3rd IIMA Summer School with a designated team Show less

    • Calgary Immigrant Women's Association

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

      -Assisting Program Coordinator in career-coaching clients of CIWA.-Conducting SWOT analysis for better filtering of jobs for CIWA clients.-Creating strength-based resumes for new immigrant women in Calgary. - Recruiting volunteers and placing them with programs that suit their educational qualifications and work experience the best.-Mentoring new volunteer recruits on the proceedings of Volunteer Program and on volunteer conduct at CIWA.- Assisting Program Coordinator in recruiting and placing volunteers to various programs of CIWA.-Evaluating volunteer performances.-Facilitator for Orientation Sessions of new volunteers.

      • Resume Writer Volunteer- Low Literacy Modular Employment Program

        Aug 2015 - Sept 2015
      • Volunteer Coordinator (Volunteer)

        Jun 2015 - Sept 2015
    • Children's Legal & Educational Resource Centre (CLERC)

      Aug 2015 - Sept 2015
      Material Review Volunteer

      CLERC is a nonprofit organization, and a unique idea in itself, that builds inroads in counselling and representing children and youth, under the age of 19 years, on legal matters.http://youthlaw.ca/ As a Material Reviewer, we (volunteers) work with a member from CLREC, simplify the language of answers to questions asked by youth. The answers are generally framed into legal language by lawyers, which makes it difficult for youth to comprehend. Breaking the language into a simple one, makes the task easy for youth accessing CLERC's website. Show less

    • Awaaz.De

      Dec 2015 - Apr 2017
      Engagement Manager

      Building and fostering strategic client relationshipsProviding exceptional client service and Working closely with the Business Development team to close potential dealsOn-boarding internal team members on new client projectsDemonstrating various products and services offered by the company Working closely with clients to understand their project requirements and communicating the same to the technical and design teamsAssisting Human Resource Manager in first round screening for Engagement Associates Mentoring new hires and orienting them about the Engagement strategies adopted by the companyInitiating new processes in the company to streamline internal and external communications Show less

    • ATB Financial

      Aug 2017 - now

      Empowering and guiding team members in providing world class client experience. Advocating streamlining of processes to eliminate repeat call backs from client to resolve the same issue. Work closely with Leadership to support client obsessed strategies. Helping and capacity building customer facing team members by walking them through complex banking products and processes, proactive advising and strengthening relationships with customers of ATB Financial.

      • Support Coach

        Feb 2019 - now
      • Experience Support Specialist

        Aug 2018 - now
      • Service Advice Specialist

        Aug 2017 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

      Council of Six Sigma Certification
      Feb 2025
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    • Six Sigma Green Belt

      The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
      Jun 2025
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Purvi Thaker
      James and Barbara Palmer Graduate Scholarship in Public Policy University of Calgary-Graduate Programs Sep 2014
    • Awarded to Purvi Thaker
      Eklavya Award for Excellence Eklavya Foundation Jun 2007 First Position in BA (Economics)
    • Awarded to Purvi Thaker
      Best Finance Minister Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs , Government of India Sep 2005 Youth Parliament Contest .
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Research Intern

      Issued by SEWA Bharat on May 2009
      SEWA BharatAssociated with Purvi Thaker
    • Volunteer Mentor

      Issued by Calgary Immigrant Women's Association on Jun 2015
      Calgary Immigrant Women's AssociationAssociated with Purvi Thaker
    • Voluntary Research Intern

      Issued by Saath Charitable Trust on Jan 2012
      Saath Charitable TrustAssociated with Purvi Thaker
    • Participant- WHO Walkathon

      Issued by HelpAge India on Oct 2001
      HelpAge IndiaAssociated with Purvi Thaker