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Devika Sharma

Devika Sharma

Bangalore

Summary

Communications professional with 10+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate storytelling, and employee engagement, built on a strong foundation in public relations and public affairs. I have partnered with global clients and stakeholders across time zones, fostering trusted relationships, and delivering communications that resonate. A storyteller at heart, I leverage my command of language to present ideas persuasively, craft compelling narratives, and drive engagement through thoughtful, multi-channel campaigns. Recognized for empathetic leadership, professionalism, and high-impact delivery, I currently manage internal communication strategies, employer branding, and employee engagement initiatives at EY. I’m excited to bring this experience—and a little storytelling magic—to my next role, shaping culture, strengthening communications, and leaving a mark that people actually remember.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervising Associate, Brand, Marketing, and Communications

Ernst and Young
Bangalore
02.2024 - Current
  • Lead internal communications as part of a lean three-member global team, driving initiatives via Unily, Adobe Marketo, Viva Engage, newsletters, and leadership messages to boost engagement.
  • Drive executive communications for EY’s global Tax leader and other senior leaders, shaping their LinkedIn strategy and authoring op-eds, articles, and media content.
  • Partner with global business teams (talent, learning, tax, admin, etc.) to plan and execute communication campaigns across EY locations.
  • Create multi-format content (blogs, social posts, videos, presentations) and manage calendars for timely, consistent delivery.
  • Track and analyze campaign performance to refine strategies and maximize impact.

Account Manager

The PRactice
New Delhi
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Led PR and strategic communications for government clients, driving advocacy initiatives and media outreach.
  • Spearheaded communications for BYJU’S, Sun Mobility, Amazon Devices, Flipkart Wholesale, and the Delhi Government’s Business Blasters education initiative.
  • Managed social media content for Delhi government’s political leadership (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).
  • Oversaw content development across teams for brands in e-mobility, tech, sustainability, ITES, and education.
  • Conducted content workshops for all to strengthen quality across teams and clients.

Project Consultant

APCO Worldwide
New Delhi
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • Specialized in stakeholder advocacy, research, and content strategy.
  • Led PR and content for clients including ETS, Ford Foundation, UKIBC, and Harman Kardon.
  • Supported new business growth for APCO by developing and presenting high-impact pitches.

Senior Account Executive

MSL
New Delhi
02.2017 - 08.2019
  • Independently drove PR, content and stakeholder relations for a leading diplomacy client.
  • Worked closely with the Ambassador and diplomatic staff to build political, economic and commercial networks for a prominent Gulf country’s Embassy.
  • Built strong media relations (English, Hindi, Urdu) and authored editorial articles, press releases, social media content, website copy, newsletters, invites, and other diplomatic communications.
  • Worked on public relations mandates for clients including AB InBev, Uber, Make in Odisha and Make in Gujarat.
  • Recognized as ‘Employee of the Year – 2019’ and ‘Media Champ of the Year – 2018’ at MSL.

Writer and Editor (Freelance)

My Megaminds
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Wrote essays and dissertations across subjects; management, marketing, social sciences, gender, international relations, sociology and literature.
  • Created and presented brand collaterals including pitch decks, brochures, annual reports, and analysis documents.

Account Executive

Edelman
Gurugram
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Supported PR mandates for healthcare clients Sanofi, Eli Lilly and Canola Council of Canada.
  • Managed monthly and quarterly reports, driving media outreach, developing content, and conducting research.
  • Built strong media relations through effective story pitching, media rounds, and engaging with journalists at events and roundtables.

Intern - Copywriter

HCL Technologies
New Delhi
05.2016 - 06.2016
  • Conceptualized campaigns for internal and external communications.
  • Wrote radio scripts, brochures, mailers, standees, newsletters, corporate films, and website content.
  • Authored articles, speeches, and marketing materials for HCL.

Intern- Copywriter

Ogilvy and Mather
Gurgaon
05.2014 - 07.2014
  • Interned, gaining exposure to advertising operations and team workflows.
  • Supported accounts including Perfetti Van Melle, GSK India, and Godfrey Phillips.
  • Assisted with brand, competitor, and industry landscape research.

Education

Certificate Course: AI Now 2.0- Use GenAI As Your Thought Partner - Artificial Intelligence

Coursera X EY
Online
08-2025

Certificate of Higher Education - Executive Program in Public Policy: Tools, Frameworks and Application

The Takshashila Institution
01.2023

Certificate of Higher Education - Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century

Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy
01.2020

Master of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication

Guru Jambheshwar University
Hisar
01.2017

Post Graduate Diploma - English Journalism

Indian Institute of Mass Communication
New Delhi
01.2016

Certificate of Higher Education - Critical Appraisal Skills in Health Journalism

University of Oxford
01.2016

Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Journalism and Mass Communication

Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University
New Delhi
01.2015

Class 12 - Science

Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai
New Delhi
01.2011

Class 10 -

Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai
New Delhi
01.2009

Skills

  • Executive communications
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Audience insight and empathy
  • Content writing
  • Campaign management
  • Brand storytelling
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Delivery excellence
  • AI-enhanced content creation
  • AI Tools and Platforms: ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-pilot, Google Gemini, ChatGPT with plugins
  • Content management platforms: Adobe Marketo, Unily

Accomplishments

Education & Key Achievements:

  • Achieved All India Rank 1 in PG Diploma in English Journalism, IIMC, New Delhi
  • Recipient of the IIMC Award for academic year 2015-2016
  • Achieved All India Rank 2 in B.A. (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication, Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University.

Research Papers Authored:

  • Graffiti: An Agent of Social and Political Change
  • Cinderella or Cyberella – Women village-level entrepreneurs at Common Service Centers
  • Cyber Hindutva: Dissemination of Communal Politics in Cyberspace
  • Women and Nationalism: Globalization and Changing Representation of Women in Hindi Cinema
  • Indians in American TV Shows: A Study of Representation

Documentary Directed:

The Other Sense – Sexuality of the visually impaired

Professional & Research Experience

  • Drafted case studies for the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of Maharashtra
  • I am a published author with by-lines in BW Businessworld, The Quint, The Wire, and News Laundry among other publications.

Websites

Timeline

Supervising Associate, Brand, Marketing, and Communications

Ernst and Young
02.2024 - Current

Account Manager

The PRactice
03.2021 - 01.2024

Project Consultant

APCO Worldwide
11.2019 - 12.2020

Senior Account Executive

MSL
02.2017 - 08.2019

Account Executive

Edelman
06.2016 - 01.2017

Intern - Copywriter

HCL Technologies
05.2016 - 06.2016

Writer and Editor (Freelance)

My Megaminds
08.2015 - 05.2018

Intern- Copywriter

Ogilvy and Mather
05.2014 - 07.2014

Certificate Course: AI Now 2.0- Use GenAI As Your Thought Partner - Artificial Intelligence

Coursera X EY

Certificate of Higher Education - Executive Program in Public Policy: Tools, Frameworks and Application

The Takshashila Institution

Certificate of Higher Education - Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century

Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy

Master of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication

Guru Jambheshwar University

Post Graduate Diploma - English Journalism

Indian Institute of Mass Communication

Certificate of Higher Education - Critical Appraisal Skills in Health Journalism

University of Oxford

Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Journalism and Mass Communication

Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University

Class 12 - Science

Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai

Class 10 -

Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai

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