Soumen Kantal
Maheshtala
Summary
Strategic and analytical consultant with over 5 years of experience in political consulting, legal advocacy, and data-driven field operations. Proven track record of leading large teams, delivering insights from complex datasets, and driving high-impact outreach campaigns. Adept at stakeholder engagement, legal compliance, and operational coordination. Seeking a consultant role in a dynamic organization where I can apply my interdisciplinary expertise to strategy, research, operations, or public policy projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Affairs Manager
Smt. Agnimita Paul (MLA & State General Secretary, BJP, West Bengal)
Asansol
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed campaign logistics for electoral events and public meetings.
- Developed communication strategies to engage constituents effectively.
- Collaborated with party officials to align strategic goals and initiatives.
- Organized training sessions for volunteers on political advocacy and community engagement.
- Oversaw the preparation of reports on constituent feedback and issues raised.
- Facilitated partnerships with local organizations to enhance community support efforts.
- Coordinated community outreach programs across various districts in West Bengal.
Advocate
Alipore Judges Court
Kolkata
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Advised on civil litigation, recovery cases, and legal compliance matters.
- Drafted legal notices, contracts, and settlement documents.
- Represented clients in dispute resolution, property, and contractual legal issues.
- Managed civil litigation and matrimonial cases.
Associate
Nation with NaMo
West Bengal
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Led regional ground-level outreach strategy, coordinating field teams across multiple districts.
- Managed large-scale voter datasets to analyze public sentiment, issue-based feedback, and turnout likelihood.
- Developed Excel-based dashboards for decision-making and performance tracking.
- Delivered actionable insights and field intelligence to senior campaign leadership.
- Contributed to behavioral analysis reports for strategic course correction during sensitive campaign phases.
- Oversaw training and output of 60+ field operatives with strong emphasis on performance tracking and reporting.
Associate
Reify Consulting Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Uttar Pradesh
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Independently designed, planned, and executed a full-scale campaign for Indian National Congress in Prayagraj.
- Coordinated directly with both state and national leadership for alignment and approvals.
- Managed all phases of campaign-from strategy to on-ground deployment-ensuring timely delivery and execution impact.
- Led post-campaign performance assessment and delivered insights to senior political consultants.
- Led data capture, ground team supervision, and ward-level analysis.
- Reported directly to political strategists with field performance insights.
Retainer
I-PAC
West Bengal
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Executed three state-wide political campaigns for TMC across six districts.
- Directed a 30-member team and facilitated inter-district coordination.
- Delivered field reports, voter insights, and stakeholder feedback.
Legal Associate (Junior Advocate)
Kolkata
Kolkata
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted legal research, prepared bail petitions, and assisted in courtroom proceedings.
- Specialized in IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, and contract law analysis.
Education
B.A. LL.B. -
West Bengal State University
Kolkata01.2019
Senior Secondary (Class XII) -
NIOS
01.2014
ICSE (Class X) -
National Gems H.S. School
Kolkata01.2010
Skills
- Strategy Development
- Team leadership
- Campaign management
- Stakeholder coordination
- Voter engagement
- Field Execution
- Campaign Management
- Program Management
- Legal Research
- Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Client Engagement
- Policy Analysis
- Governance Trends
- Team Leadership
- Performance Monitoring
- MS Excel
- Google Sheets
- CRM
- Reporting Tools
Accomplishments
- Successfully delivered field operations in high-pressure election campaigns.
- Developed internal tracking tools and reporting templates for team performance.
- Recognized for legal documentation accuracy and stakeholder responsiveness.
- Designed outreach maps and data reports used by senior leadership teams.
Timeline
Political Affairs Manager
Smt. Agnimita Paul (MLA & State General Secretary, BJP, West Bengal)
06.2025 - 12.2025
Advocate
Alipore Judges Court
07.2024 - 05.2025
Associate
Nation with NaMo
07.2022 - 06.2024
Associate
Reify Consulting Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 07.2021
Retainer
I-PAC
08.2020 - 01.2021
Legal Associate (Junior Advocate)
Kolkata
09.2019 - 02.2020
B.A. LL.B. -
West Bengal State University
Senior Secondary (Class XII) -
NIOS
ICSE (Class X) -
National Gems H.S. School