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Swati Chakrabarty

Swati Chakrabarty

Kolkata

Summary

A passionate communications strategist and media consultant, I bring a deep understanding of public relations, brand storytelling, and strategic visibility campaigns. Having collaborated with renowned educational institutions, social organizations, and government initiatives, I have built a reputation for delivering compelling narratives that drive impact.

In 2024, I founded StoryNest Communications—a boutique 360° communications agency built to empower brands through authentic storytelling, creative strategy, and a consistent media presence. At StoryNest, I lead campaigns that span PR, social media marketing, influencer collaborations, and content development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder

StoryNest Communications
Kolkata
07.2025 - Current
  • Vision & Strategic Direction: Define and uphold the agency’s core vision as a 360° communication partner and 'communication warrior' for purpose-driven brands.
    Set long-term strategic goals, service expansion plans, and creative direction for the agency.
  • Client Strategy & Advisory
  • Lead high-level strategy development across PR, social media, content, and influencer marketing for clients.
  • Offer brand storytelling solutions and communication consulting tailored to client objectives.

Media & Stakeholder Relations

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with media professionals, influencers, government bodies, and strategic partners.
  • Represent the agency in external communications and high-stakes collaborations.

Team Building & Leadership

  • Recruit, mentor, and manage a growing team of PR professionals, content creators, and social media specialists.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven work culture.

Business Development & Partnerships

  • Identify new client opportunities, pitch services, and build long-term business relationships.
  • Collaborate on co-branded projects, events, and public initiatives with like-minded organizations

Impact-Driven Communication

  • Champion purpose-led campaigns in the fields of education, tourism, social impact, and youth engagement.
  • Prioritize work that drives social change, community value, and brand integrity.

Director

Pinnacle Candid Communication Pvt Ltd
Kolkata
12.2023 - 02.2025
  • Strategic Planning & Leadership
    Develop and lead integrated PR strategies aligned with client goals and market trends
    Provide senior-level counsel on media positioning, brand narrative, and crisis communication
  • Client Relationship Management
    Serve as the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring trust, satisfaction, and long-term partnerships
    Oversee client onboarding, strategy alignment, and campaign performance reviews
  • Media & Influencer Engagement
    Build and nurture strong relationships with journalists, editors, media houses, and influencers
    Guide the team in securing high-impact media coverage, interviews, and partnerships
  • Campaign Oversight & Execution: Supervise the end-to-end execution of PR campaigns—from press releases and pitches to events and digital storytelling. Ensure quality control, creativity, and timely delivery across all client deliverables
  • Team Development & Leadership
    Manage, mentor, and inspire the PR team to excel creatively and strategically
    Conduct regular training sessions, performance evaluations, and team-building initiatives
  • Business Development & Growth: Lead new business pitches, proposal development, and agency marketing. Identify and convert new opportunities into strategic client relationships.
  • Agency Brand Building
    Represent the agency at industry events, forums, and panels
    Lead internal PR efforts, thought leadership content, and brand visibility campaigns for the agency
  • Budget & Resource Management
    Oversee account budgets, resource allocation, and financial planning for client projects

Director of Operations

Candid Communication
Kolkata
04.2015 - 11.2023

· Leading all media communications strategies and outreach, pitching on various levels, achieving company-wide.

· Monitoring, evaluating and responding to industry media coverage, managing all social media platforms and contributing engaging articles to a range of industry publications.

· Researched, developed, and maintained relationships with regional and national news media for clients.

Providing thought leadership and investigating new market-trending technologies and process improvements to maximize artist exposure.

Assists staff-level employees with communication and is actively involved in community-based organizations that provide key levels of support in cities and countries.

· Extensive knowledge of educational counseling techniques and mannerisms

· Strong communication and presentation skills

· Well-organized, patient, and flexible in nature

· A goal-oriented professional with emphasis on accuracy and responsibilities

· Liaise with the visa counselor to prepare the set of original documents and submit them to the visa office

· Ensure admission and visa procedures, along with accommodation and traveling bookings are completed accurately and within the restricted time

· Interact with university delegates to build up healthy relations with everyone

· Stay updated about the various study abroad programs offered by universities and use the knowledge in helping students

Assistant Manager

CDAK Education Service PVT LTD(Learning Centre of Sikkim Manipal
Kolkata
09.2011 - 02.2015

Sourcing the candidates, initial screening, shortlisting, and counseling of students.

· Taking care of the admission formalities of students.

Issuance of Bonafide Certificate, Character Certificate, etc., to the students..

· Conducting & administering the written & oral examinations.

· Conducting GDPI, seminars, workshops, meetings and various other events.

· Office administration responsibilities like maintaining the student Database.

· Maintaining MIS & preparing various reports.

· Custody of valuable informational and other resources.

Retention of students, and grievance handling.

· Organizing campus interviews

Operations Manager

E-System(India) Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata
08.2011 - 10.2011

Sourcing the candidates, initial screening, shortlisting, and counseling of students.

· Taking care of the admission formalities of students.

· Office administration responsibilities like maintaining the student Database.

· Maintaining MIS & preparing various reports.

· Custody of valuable informational and other resources.

· Management of Franchise Reports

Executed local market strategies aligned with overall strategic and marketing plans, creating tactical initiatives to meet operational, budgetary, and productivity goals..

Exceeded company quality standards consistently.

Admin Counsellor

ABC Foundation (Learning Centre of Sikkim Manipal University)
Kolkata
09.2008 - 09.2011
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.

· Sourcing the candidates, initial screening, short listing and counseling of students.

· Taking care of the admission formalities of students.

· Issuance of Bonafide Certificate, Character Certificate etc to the students.

· Conducting & administering the written & oral examinations.

· Conducting GDPI, seminars, workshops, meetings and various other events.

· Office administration responsibilities like maintaining student Database.

· Maintaining MIS & preparing various reports.

· Custody of valuable informational and other resources.

· Retention of students & Grievance handling.

· Organizing campus interviews

· Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.

· Produced ad hoc reports and documents for senior team members.

· Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation.

· Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 12% growth of customer base.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma In Marketing & Sales Management -

St. Xaviers College
Kolkata
06-2019

Masters of Computer Applications -

Sikkim Manipal University
Sikkim
03-2011

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development

Sikkim Manipal University
Sikkim
02-2009

High School Diploma -

DAV Public School
Jharkhand
04-2006

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Client relationship management
  • Media engagement
  • Crisis communication
  • Brand storytelling
  • Social media strategy
  • Market research
  • Board collaboration
  • Organizational development
  • Market analysis
  • Multitasking Abilities

Accomplishments

  • IPRA Award for Best CSR & Creative Entertainment Campaigns.
  • Acknowledged by GlantorX 100 Women leaders in 2022.
  • FemIndia Best Educational & PR & Marketing Professional 2022
  • Featured in Insight Success India's 40 under 40 Brightest Business Leaders.
  • Featured by Entrepreneurs Of India
  • Featured by International magazine Incap as "Corporate Genius"

Certification

  • Professional Member of Public Relations Society of India, Kolkata Chapter
  • Rotartian

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder

StoryNest Communications
07.2025 - Current

Director

Pinnacle Candid Communication Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 02.2025

Director of Operations

Candid Communication
04.2015 - 11.2023

Assistant Manager

CDAK Education Service PVT LTD(Learning Centre of Sikkim Manipal
09.2011 - 02.2015

Operations Manager

E-System(India) Pvt. Ltd
08.2011 - 10.2011

Admin Counsellor

ABC Foundation (Learning Centre of Sikkim Manipal University)
09.2008 - 09.2011

Post Graduate Diploma In Marketing & Sales Management -

St. Xaviers College

Masters of Computer Applications -

Sikkim Manipal University

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development

Sikkim Manipal University

High School Diploma -

DAV Public School
Swati Chakrabarty