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Kaushik Rao

@kaushikrao

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Strategic Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant driving operational clarity.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role enabling strategic execution and executive support in a collaborative culture, with autonomy to lead cross-functional projects and opportunities for operational impact and growth.

I am a strategic Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant with a proven track record of translating executive vision into actionable outcomes and managing cross-functional projects while operating with discretion and autonomy.

I have led high-impact projects through hands-on management, coordinated with external vendors, optimized executive productivity by managing complex calendars and travel logistics, and supported talent acquisition and vendor onboarding across multiple entities.

My strengths include trusted decision support, confidentiality, attention to detail, and delivering results on schedule; I bring experience across corporate and consulting environments and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief of Staff & Executive Assistant

Concur Indago Research

Feb 2025 - Jul 2025 (5 months)

Translated the Director’s vision into actionable plans and drove cross-functional project execution, delivering key business priorities on schedule while optimizing executive productivity and vendor engagements.

Executive Support Project Management Calendar Management Travel Coordination Vendor Management Research Google Workspace Microsoft Office

Executive Assistant

Merck Group

May 2024 - Jan 2025 (8 months)

Managed calendar and travel for the LE - India Head, produced operational reports and payments across four entities, and coordinated onboarding/offboarding to ensure smooth business operations.

Calendar Management Vendor Onboarding Payments Processing Microsoft Office Time Management

Consultant

KPMG India

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)

Reviewed financial statements and documentation, maintained tracking spreadsheets and IT audit records, and delivered high-quality work adhering to schedules and compliance standards.

Financial Reporting Excel Compliance Data Entry IT Audit

Operations Associate

MKE Rental Private Limited

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year)

Streamlined office operations by digitizing processes, managing payments and invoices, maintaining customer and vendor relationships, and overseeing company websites to improve efficiency and online presence.

Operations Management Invoicing Vendor Relations Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

Master of Business Administration, Business Management

2021 - 2023

Master of Business Administration completed at Jain (Deemed-to-be University) with coursework and practical experience supporting business operations from 2021 to 2023.

Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

2016 - 2019

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies from 2016 to 2019, supporting trainee and intern onboarding and compliance activities.