Hi, I’m
KOUSHIK K S
Political Consultant
Chennai,Tamilnadu
Summary
Public Policy & Political Campaign Consultant with 10+ years of overall experience, including 5+ years specializing in campaign strategy, political intelligence, public welfare agendas, and large-scale campaign execution across Tamil Nadu & Kerala. Skilled in translating grassroots voter insights, socio-economic research, and demographic data into high-impact policy briefs, election manifestos, and strategic pitch decks for senior leadership. Proven expertise in balancing political intelligence with ground activations, alongside a strong background in Sales & Marketing, brand launches, and market expansion
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusive Minds (MindShare Analytics)
Senior Political Consultant
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Analyzed state-level welfare schemes and public sentiment data in Kerala to brief senior leadership on policy gaps, governance delivery, and socio-economic pain points across key demographics, directly contributing to the creation of the state election manifesto
- Contributing to campaign strategy and political intelligence initiatives for the Indian National Congress campaign in Kerala.
- Conceptualize high-impact on-ground campaign ideas and frontal organization activations to drive public engagement.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of campaign strategies using post-election data analysis, identifying areas for improvement in future endeavors.
- Managed end-to-end campaign operations for the INC in Sivaganga during the 2024 Parliamentary Elections, contributing to constituency retention in Tamil Nadu. Worked closely with Karti P. Chidambaram and P. Chidambaram, while also supporting broader seat assessment and candidate selection for other INC constituencies
NA
Independent Consultant
08.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Provided strategic advisory and campaign planning support to 3 high-profile political clients in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- Produced micro-level analytical reports on voter behaviour, caste dynamics, and public sentiment using ground surveys.
- Designed campaign concept decks and presentations.
Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC)
Senior Associate – Field Strategy
12.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Conducted extensive focus groups and public sentiment surveys across select constituencies in Tamil Nadu to evaluate the impact of local administration, public service delivery, and infrastructure bottlenecks.
- Led constituency-level political intelligence, campaign planning, and execution during the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.
- Developed constituency-level strategic reports, conducted focus group interactions, and carried out public sentiment surveys.
- Managed targeted campaign interventions across key constituencies to maximise voter outreach and engagement.
Education
Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of ScienceCoimbatore
Master’s from International Business
05-2011
Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of ScienceCoimbatore
Bachelor’s from Electronic Commerce
05-2009
Skills
Policy Analysis
Campaign Strategy & Execution
Government Relations
Political Intelligence
Brand Launch & BTL Activations
Stakeholder & Client Management
Accomplishments
- Ideated and trained a 1,000+ cadre activation network, while establishing an effective social media ecosystem for the Tamil Nadu INC’s Sivaganga constituency.
- Part of the team involved in campaign ideation and execution for Kerala Congress across multiple initiatives, including a major launch event in Kozhikode for a targeted door-to-door campaign featuring the Leader of the Opposition and senior party leadership.
- Led end-to-end campaign implementation for a client in Tamil Nadu, covering charge sheet preparation, manifesto development, campaign execution, and on-ground activations, while managing the team throughout the process.
Affiliations
- Briefly worked with Bhumi (NGO) to drive grassroots outreach and awareness for the Right to Education (RTE).
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Senior Political Consultant
Inclusive Minds (MindShare Analytics)
04.2023 - Current
Independent Consultant
NA
08.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Associate – Field Strategy
Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC)
12.2020 - 08.2021
Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science
Master’s from International Business
Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science
Bachelor’s from Electronic Commerce