Experience in Political Landscape & Electoral Operations
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GOKUL R
Political Consultant and Data Analyst
Chennai,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Political Operations, Campaign Strategy & Electoral Data Management professional with 7+ years of experience in constituency coordination, field operations, stakeholder management, and election campaign execution across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Experienced in managing booth-level teams, coordinating voter outreach programs, organizing political events, and supporting senior leadership with strategic planning and operational execution. Proven expertise in analyzing electoral data across 90,000+ booths and 2+ crore voter records during 2 State Assembly Elections and 1 General Election. Worked extensively across 374 Assembly Constituencies, 6 Municipal Corporations, and 941 Gram Panchayats, delivering constituency-level insights, voter segmentation, turnout analysis, and campaign monitoring reports. Skilled in handling cross-functional teams, coordinating field operations, managing campaign dashboards, and translating ground intelligence into actionable political strategies for leadership decision-making.
Overview
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Work History
Inclusive Minds
Political Consultant and Data Analyst
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated constituency-level political operations and managed field execution activities across multiple Assembly Constituencies in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- Led booth-level coordination efforts, volunteer management, and survey team monitoring during election and outreach campaigns.
- Conducted large-scale electoral analysis across 90,000+ booths and interpreted 2+ crore voter records to support campaign planning and voter outreach strategies.
- Managed and analyzed political data across 374 Assembly Constituencies, 6 Municipal Corporations, and 941 Gram Panchayats to identify turnout patterns, swing regions, and priority voter segments.
- Organized political meetings, voter engagement activities, and grassroots outreach programs in coordination with local stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Built and managed Google Sheets dashboards and analytical reporting systems for leadership review, field monitoring, and campaign decision-making.
- Coordinated communication between field teams, political stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure smooth execution of campaign activities.
Assisted in public relations coordination, local issue tracking, and constituency-level political planning. - Led war-room coordination activities during election campaigns, ensuring real-time communication, reporting, and execution tracking between field teams and senior leadership.
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
06.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Produced micro-level analytical reports on voter behaviour, caste dynamics, and public sentiment using ground surveys.
- Managed reporting frameworks and review systems for campaign monitoring and leadership decision-making.
- Organized field operations, volunteer engagement, and political outreach activities during election and non-election periods.
- Developed data-driven communication and outreach strategies by utilizing insights from voter sentiments, caste dynamics, and public opinion to shape political messaging and engagement efforts.
Indian Political Action Committee
District Insights Consultant - Political
08.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Supported election war-room operations through real-time field monitoring, campaign tracking, and coordination between ground teams, digital teams, and senior leadership.
- Managed constituency-level field operations including booth coordination, volunteer engagement, survey monitoring, and campaign execution activities during election periods.
- Coordinated with political stakeholders, party functionaries, local influencers, and district-level teams to strengthen voter outreach and campaign effectiveness.
- Worked closely with digital campaign teams and on-ground operations teams to ensure alignment between digital messaging, field execution, and voter engagement initiatives.
- Organized influencer interactions, local stakeholder meetings, leadership visits, and constituency engagement programs to improve campaign visibility and public connect.
- Assisted in campaign planning and execution by tracking voter feedback, field intelligence, and constituency-level political developments across multiple regions.
- Prepared analytical reports, campaign performance updates, and field review summaries for strategic discussions and leadership decision-making.
- Coordinated communication flow between war-room teams, field coordinators, survey teams, and campaign leadership to ensure smooth execution under tight timelines.
Education
AMITY UNIVERSITYMADHYA PRADESH
MBA from International Business and Marketing
08.2014 - 05.2016
University Overview
- [AMITY Scholarship] Merit-Based MBA Scholarship Recipient (50% Scholarship Awarded for Academic Performance and Track Record)
- [8.5] GPA
UNITED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYCoimbatore
BE from Electronics and Communication
08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
- Constituency Coordination
- Team & Volunteer Management
- Ground-Level Political Operations
- Electoral Strategy Support
- Public Relations & Stakeholder Handling
- Event Execution & Field Monitoring
- Leadership Reporting & Coordination
- Campaign Planning & Execution
- Data-Driven Political Insights
- Crisis & Escalation Coordination
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Beginner (A1)
Accomplishments
- Developed integrated Electoral Dashboard and reporting workflows to streamline campaign operations and improve operational efficiency.
- Developed and managed MLA / MP Funds allocation spreadsheets using Google sheet to improve tracking, reporting, and workflow efficiency.
Software
Power Bi
Looker Studio
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkTimeline
Political Consultant and Data Analyst
Inclusive Minds
06.2023 - Current
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
06.2021 - 05.2023
District Insights Consultant - Political
Indian Political Action Committee
08.2020 - 05.2021
AMITY UNIVERSITY
MBA from International Business and Marketing
08.2014 - 05.2016
UNITED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BE from Electronics and Communication
08.2009 - 05.2013