Simran Malhotra

Dynamic and detail-oriented Business Coordinator with proven experience in managing project proposals (DPRs, PPRs), business documentation, and client relationships. Adept at coordinating multi-stakeholder projects from conception to execution, while maintaining quality standards and ensuring timely delivery.

• Led the preparation and submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and Preliminary Project Reports (PPRs) in alignment with client requirements and government guidelines.
• Oversaw project execution, ensuring quality control, timely implementation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Played a key role in drafting policies, internal strategies, and action plans for business development and project management.
• Conducted client presentations, facilitated strategic discussions, and supported policy planning to position the company as a reliable solution provider.
• Identified new business opportunities through extensive market research and trend monitoring to maintain competitiveness.
• Supported contract negotiations and managed vendor partnerships, ensuring cost-efficiency and service excellence.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, compliance notes, and operational checklists.
• Spearheaded internal process improvements to increase operational efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams and organized review meetings to keep project goals and team outputs aligned.
• Compiled and formatted high-quality proposals and presentations (Word, PowerPoint) by consolidating inputs from the business development team.
• Implemented creative marketing strategies to strengthen brand outreach and boost engagement with potential clients.

• Conducted in-depth research on various Smart City projects across India, evaluating their frameworks, implementation models, and impact metrics to derive key insights and inform strategic planning.
• Contributed to the reporting, documentation, and streamlining of ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with urban development goals, policy frameworks, and client expectations.
• Participated in the prestigious ISAC Conclave 2023 in Indore, and served as a core team member responsible for drafting the Compendium for the ISAC Awards, documenting innovative practices and award-winning projects across cities.
• Authored methodological and analytical research reports customized to project scopes, sectoral requirements, and client deliverables.
• Collaborated with internal departments and external stakeholders through emails, calls, and virtual meetings to gather technical requirements, align research focus, and support execution teams.
• Led competitive benchmarking and sectoral analysis, helping position clients and projects within the broader landscape of smart infrastructure development.
• Translated complex datasets into visual representations such as graphs, infographics, and dashboards for use in reports, presentations, and meetings with government and private sector stakeholders.
• Maintained a deep understanding of urban governance frameworks, technology adoption trends, and city-specific development priorities to add context to all research outputs.

• Project: “A Study of the Governance and the Liveability of the Census Towns in Pune, Maharashtra”
• Conducted primary and secondary research on census towns, collecting data on administrative frameworks, infrastructural provisions, demographic changes, and civic services.
• Assisted in designing survey tools and questionnaires to gather quantitative and qualitative data from local residents, municipal officers, and other stakeholders.
• Carried out field visits to multiple census towns around Pune to conduct interviews, document observations, and assess liveability parameters including sanitation, housing, transportation, education, and healthcare access.
• Collaborated with faculty mentors in data analysis, using both statistical tools and thematic analysis to draw correlations between governance models and liveability outcomes.
• Contributed to literature review, contextualizing the study within the framework of urbanization trends in India, policy gaps, and governance reforms.
• Supported the drafting of interim reports, policy briefs, and research papers to present findings to academic and policy forums.
• Gained valuable exposure to urban research methodology, stakeholder engagement, and the intersections between grassroots realities and macro-level governance policies.

Also served as Operations Manager – Research & Development Wing & Client Acquisition

Held a dual-role combining strategic business development with operational leadership, contributing to both market expansion and internal capability building at CAPITEVA. Led efforts in client engagement, proposal development, and research-driven growth initiatives to support long-term organizational goals.

• Spearheaded business development strategies focused on acquiring new clients across consulting, research, and infrastructure domains, leading to successful onboarding of key accounts.
• Managed the Research & Development (R&D) wing, overseeing knowledge creation, proposal frameworks (DPRs, PPRs), and analytical documentation to support high-impact client deliverables.
• Led end-to-end proposal development—from identifying opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams, to submitting client-ready technical and financial proposals.
• Streamlined operational workflows to enhance delivery timelines, reporting structures, and team coordination across multiple departments.
• Conducted client meetings, presentations, and follow-ups, maintaining strong relationships and converting leads into long-term partnerships.
• Coordinated with internal teams to ensure project execution aligned with client expectations, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
• Identified new sectors for diversification by conducting market research and aligning organizational capabilities with emerging trends.
• Developed customized project plans, pitch decks, and solution briefs tailored to client requirements across government and private sectors.
• Facilitated internal review systems to evaluate proposal quality, team productivity, and operational performance for continuous improvement.

• Company Overview: Delhi
• Worked as a Content Writer, and drafted content papers of 700-800 words each having less than 5% plagiarism.
• Delhi

Worked with Hon'ble MP Sh. Ninong Ering

Served as a Research Assistant in the office of Shri Ninong Ering, former Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), where the role involved high-level policy research, documentation, and constituency-focused analysis to support parliamentary interventions and developmental initiatives.

• Drafted research papers, policy briefs, and speeches on key national and regional issues, maintaining strict academic integrity with plagiarism levels under 10%, suitable for both parliamentary submission and public communication.
• Conducted policy research and comparative analysis on subjects ranging from tribal affairs, education, health, to rural development—tailored to support the MP’s parliamentary agenda and constituency priorities.
• Assisted in preparing responses to questions raised in Parliament, developing well-researched inputs and data points aligned with the Lok Sabha protocols.
• Supported the MP’s office in engaging with government schemes, analyzing project implementation at the constituency level, and identifying gaps to be addressed through formal representations.
• Collaborated with other research fellows and interns to maintain constituency dossiers, media reports, and legislative updates, aiding in strategic planning and issue prioritization.
• Contributed to drafting of letters, RTIs, and petitions to various ministries and public offices on matters of public interest.
• Played a vital role in bridging policy research with ground realities, ensuring that the MP's interventions in the House were backed with robust evidence and local insights.