Puja Chakraborty
Washington,DC
Summary
Enthusiastic public relations professional with proven expertise in promoting company brands in positive way and developing mass communications messages. Passionate for devising promotional and informational messages to build brand image, inform general public of promotions and initiatives and influence targeted audiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication and Public Affairs Intern to Associate
Invariant, LLC
Washington, DC, DC
01.2023 - Current
- Develop policy strategies to enhance client brand visibility through reporter engagments, and stakeholder relationships
- Assisted in planning and executing salon dinners and cooperate events for clients
- Monitoring media coverage reports for tech and crisis communication clients to help identify trends for actionable client insight
- Drafting and editing communications plans, client briefing documents, and media pitches to increase brand visibility.
- Analyzing client social media accounts and tracking metrics for engagement and reach
- Serve as an intern manager, moving deliverables and tasks forward and communicating effectively with the entire team.
Government Affairs Intern
Invariant, LLC
Washington, DC, DC
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored federal legislation and summarized congressional hearings related to judiciary, labor, and education
- Drafted memorandums for understanding in accordance with client and congressional meetings to discuss legislative priorities
- Strategically executed firm events, including planning and sourcing vendors, resulting in increased engagement and attendance.
GO-NYC Fellow
AmeriCorps
Manhattan, NY
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Organized and planned instructional materials for five daily small-group learning sessions for students
- Provided appropriate grade-level instruction, contributed to in-class support, and analyzed student progress and testing data
- Communicated with parents and administration to discuss student progress and behavior in school and implemented strategies to improve outcomes
- Received diversity, equity, and inclusion training and utilized these principles to create an inclusive learning environment.
Field Operation Fellow
Committee to Elect Jay Gonzalez for Governor of MA
Cambridge, MA
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Led and coordinated meetings with 727,500+ voters in 8th Congressional District, increasing awareness of candidates
- Tracked social media, news stories, and blogs for relevant information in conjunction with the race
- Engaged potential voters and volunteers via phone calls and canvassing, making 30+ neighborhood visits weekly.
Digital Content Intern
Massachusetts Democratic Party
Boston, MA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Designed and collaboratively created 70+ graphics and photos for social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter), resulting in a 25% increase in engagement
- Represented and supported Town Officials and State Committee Members during elections
- Managed and communicated with over 1000 people during Massachusetts Democratic Convention.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Budgeting and Finance
George Washington University
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies -
George Washington University
05.2020
Skills
- Federal budgeting
- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Influencer Partnerships
- Client Engagement
- Media Event Planning
- Social Media Experience
- Research
- Content Generation
- Event Promotion
- Cision
- Meltwater
- Bengali Language – Professional Work Proficiency
Timeline
Communication and Public Affairs Intern to Associate
Invariant, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Government Affairs Intern
Invariant, LLC
09.2022 - 12.2022
GO-NYC Fellow
AmeriCorps
08.2020 - 06.2021
Field Operation Fellow
Committee to Elect Jay Gonzalez for Governor of MA
06.2018 - 11.2018
Digital Content Intern
Massachusetts Democratic Party
06.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Public Administration - Budgeting and Finance
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies -
George Washington University
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