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Ishani Putatunda

Summary

Accomplished researcher with extensive expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, data interpretation, and strategic thinking. Demonstrates proficiency in research design, literature reviews, and policy assessment, complemented by strong documentation skills and ethics compliance. Adept at utilising MS Office tools for effective results presentation and report-writing. Committed to advancing global awareness through interdisciplinary collaboration and student mentoring. Career goals include contributing to impactful research projects that drive innovation and societal progress.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

CSR Apprentice

Gail (India) Limited
Delhi, India
12.2024 - Current
  • Undertook additional training to boost knowledge of company products and services.
  • Perfected interpersonal skills through regular interaction with diverse sets of customers.
  • Processed orders efficiently; ensured timely delivery of goods or services.
  • Managed customer inquiries with professionalism, resulting in improved client relations.

Research Associate

International Management Institute (IMI)
New Delhi, India
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in academic research projects related to global business management and corporate strategy
  • Conducted market research and analysis for ongoing consultancy projects, contributing to client presentations
  • Collaborated with faculty members to organize workshops and seminars focused on international business trends

Research Assistant

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
, India
12.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in research on international trade policies and their geopolitical implications
  • Contributed to papers on global economic trends, with a focus on the interplay between trade and international diplomacy

Research Intern

Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE)
Nepal, Nepal
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted research on international relations and security studies, focusing on South Asian geopolitics
  • Publishing policy briefs and reports on emerging regional issues, including trade dynamics and conflict resolution
  • Organized and participated in academic seminars, representing the institute in international forums

Intern

Pledge A Smile Foundation
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported initiatives to improve child welfare and education through fundraising and awareness campaigns

Campus Ambassador Intern

International Model United Nations (IMUN)
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Promoted the Model United Nations initiative on campus, recruiting students and organizing related events

CSR Research Project

GAIL India Limited
, India
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted a corporate social responsibility (CSR) impact assessment, focusing on environmental and community development projects
  • Presented findings to senior management, highlighting key areas of improvement in CSR practices

Research Intern

Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI)
Hyderabad, India
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Investigated biotechnology policies and regulations across three countries, with a focus on policy effectiveness
  • Developed recommendations to enhance India's global standing in the biotechnology sector

Project Intern

LAKSHAY NGO
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Contributed to the NGO's community welfare initiatives, focusing on health, education, and vocational training for underprivileged groups
  • Assisted in project management, data collection, and outreach strategies

Research Intern

School of International Relations and Strategic Studies, Mumbai University
Mumbai, India
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive research on ancient accounting practices used by Aristotle
  • Analyzed the modern-day relevance of these practices in current financial systems

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations (IR)

Amity University

Master of Arts - Corporate social Responsibility (CSR)

IGNOU

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Hons.), English, Environmental Studies

Delhi University

Higher Secondary - English, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Music, Fine arts

CBSE

Secondary - English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science

CBSE

Political Economy

London School of Economics
London
06/2025 -

Skills

  • Research methodology
  • Ethics compliance
  • Questionnaire building
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Documentation skills
  • Qualitative research
  • Research planning
  • Data interpretation
  • MS Office
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Research
  • Global awareness
  • Analytical thinking
  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Search engine optimization
  • Social media tools
  • Literature reviews
  • Technical writing
  • Market research
  • Academic writing
  • Policy assessment
  • Geopolitical analysis
  • Strategic thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Research methodologies
  • Results presentation
  • Literature reviews mastery
  • Research designing
  • Contextual analysis
  • Research ethics understanding
  • Research dissemination
  • Data presentation
  • Survey design
  • Reporting standards
  • Report-writing
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Student mentoring and supervision
  • Documentation abilities
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Methodological research
  • Postdoctoral research
  • Research design
  • Research project coordination
  • Data collection
  • Independent working
  • Research paper publication
  • Grant writing
  • Research and analysis
  • Literature reviewing
  • Quantitative research
  • Research paper presentations
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Academic report writing
  • Qualitative and quantitative research
  • Plagiarism detection software proficiency
  • Scholarly databases search

Accomplishments

  • Conducted comprehensive research on ancient accounting practices used by Aristotle, and analyzed their relevance in modern financial systems
  • Assisted in project management, data collection, and outreach strategies for NGO projects
  • Contributed to community welfare initiatives focusing on health, education, and vocational training for underprivileged groups
  • Published a research paper in the International Journal of Novel Research and Development (IJNRD) titled "The Energy Equation: Balancing U.S. Interests in Iran and Iraq's Oil Wealth"
  • Dissertation at Amity University titled: Navigating Realpolitik: US Diplomacy with Authoritarian Regimes – A Case Study on Iraq and Iran
  • Research Paper: Comparative Analysis of Biotechnology Policies of India and the USA, focusing on biotechnology policies and regulations across three countries, and their policy effectiveness
  • Conducted a corporate social responsibility (CSR) impact assessment, focusing on environmental and community development projects
  • Publishing policy briefs and reports on emerging regional issues, including trade dynamics, and conflict resolution
  • Assisted in writing a book with in-depth research on international trade policies and their geopolitical implications
  • Writing a book on China and India's entrepreneurial trajectory and common history

Affiliations

Proficient performer in classical dance (Kathak), achiever of the National Scholarship under the 'Cultural Talent Scholarship Scheme-2014' in the performing arts (Kathak) from the Centre for Cultural Resource and Training (CCRT) under the Ministry of Culture, Government, India

Certified by CCRT as 'Outstanding' in the field of Indian Classical (Kathak) Dance in March 2019

Vice President of 'Rudra,' Classical Dance Society of Dyal Singh College, Delhi University

Languages

3,B1,3,B1,5,C1,6,C2,6,C2

Languages

English
Hindi
French
Spanish
Bengali

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CSR Apprentice

Gail (India) Limited
12.2024 - Current

Research Associate

International Management Institute (IMI)
09.2024 - Current

Research Intern

Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE)
08.2024 - 12.2024

Intern

Pledge A Smile Foundation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Campus Ambassador Intern

International Model United Nations (IMUN)
06.2024 - 08.2024

CSR Research Project

GAIL India Limited
09.2023 - 01.2024

Research Intern

Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI)
06.2023 - 08.2023

Project Intern

LAKSHAY NGO
03.2023 - 08.2023

Research Assistant

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
12.2022 - Current

Research Intern

School of International Relations and Strategic Studies, Mumbai University
05.2022 - 10.2022

Master of Arts - International Relations (IR)

Amity University

Master of Arts - Corporate social Responsibility (CSR)

IGNOU

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Hons.), English, Environmental Studies

Delhi University

Higher Secondary - English, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Music, Fine arts

CBSE

Secondary - English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science

CBSE

Political Economy

London School of Economics
06/2025 -
Ishani Putatunda