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Shardul Kulkarni

@shardulkulkarni

Strategic communications and public affairs professional translating research into executive-ready stakeholder messaging.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can craft strategic, research-informed communications for leadership, coordinate stakeholders, and support high-impact initiatives. I thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments focused on planning, execution, and measurable outcomes.

I’m a strategic communications and public affairs professional who develops clear, leadership-aligned messaging grounded in research and stakeholder insight. I enjoy turning complex priorities into executive-ready materials that help organizations plan, communicate, and act with confidence.

In my Board Member & Finance Committee Chair role at California State University, San Bernardino, I oversaw an operating budget and reserves while reviewing proposals and compliance documentation to strengthen transparency and governance. I also delivered executive presentations and strategic recommendations to support leadership planning and resource allocation decisions.

As a Graduate/Research Assistant, I conducted qualitative research and translated findings into actionable recommendations, reports, and stakeholder-focused communication briefings. I coordinated cross-team project activities, ensuring timely research deliverables and documentation, while improving dataset organization and reporting frameworks for better information management.

Earlier, I led stakeholder projects and cross-functional initiatives as a Consultant & Co-Founder at Trident Solutions, and I improved delivery efficiency by 15% as a Logistics Analyst through workflow coordination and performance reporting. Across roles, I bring strong planning, collaboration, and operational execution—especially in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Board Member & Finance Chair

California State University, San Bernardino

Jun 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Oversaw a $6.8M operating budget and $8.2M reserves, allocating funds to student initiatives aligned with institutional priorities. Reviewed financial proposals and compliance documentation and delivered executive presentations supporting leadership resource allocation decisions.

Budget Oversight Compliance Documentation Executive Presentation Strategic Recommendations

Graduate/Research Assistant

California State University, San Bernardino

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 (11 months)

Conducted qualitative research and synthesized findings into actionable recommendations for faculty program objectives. Developed stakeholder-focused reports and presentations, and coordinated project deliverables and documentation requirements across teams.

Qualitative Research Policy Research Presentation Development Project Coordination

Investment Fund Team Lead

California State University, San Bernardino

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Led a 10-member team managing a $200K investment portfolio through structured research and collaborative planning. Presented executive-ready recommendation materials and clarified trade-offs, risks, and portfolio allocation considerations to stakeholders.

Market Research Macroeconomic Analysis Executive Communication Team Leadership

Consultant & Co-Founder

Trident Solutions

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)

Managed stakeholder projects supporting strategic planning and operational improvements across client engagements. Coordinated client and vendor partnerships and produced strategic briefs and stakeholder communications to support organizational planning and decisions.

Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Client Communication Cross functional Coordination Vendor Management

Logistics Analyst

Vibhuti Logistics

Jul 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Executed operational initiatives that improved delivery efficiency by 15% through workflow coordination. Monitored operational metrics, produced analytical reports, and resolved service issues while maintaining stakeholder communication quality.

Analytics Reporting Vendor Management Process Improvement