Vidhi Rupal

VIDHI RUPAL-| | WWW.VIDHIRUPAL.COM Ambitious and result-focused individual embarking on a career-building journey in the field of international trade. A graduate in politics and international relations from the University of Bath and PGDM in International Trade Management. Offering expertise in project management, research, policy analysis and data interpretation EDUCATION Post Graduate Diploma International Trade Management – SKVM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) 2020 – 2021 Relevant Modules: Business Economics, Marketing Management, Business Law BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations at University of Bath 2:2 2016 – 2019 Relevant modules: International Trade in Global Economy, Foreign Policy Analysis, Social Policy Evaluation, Mixed Methods and the Qualitative Impact Protocol (QuIP), Quantitative Research Methods, Research methods in politics, Trade as Foreign Policy 2010 – 2016 The Lawrence School, Sanawar, India Higher Secondary Certificate (Grade 12 CBSE exams): Humanities 90% FURTHER EDUCATION Systematic Approaches to Policy Design – Harvard Kennedy School July, 2020 Leveraging Services for Development: Prospects and Policies – Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) May, 2020 Trade Facilitation Agreement Training – World Trade Organization (WTO) May, 2020 I-policy for Young Leaders, Public Policy, Center for Civil Society November 2019 WORK EXPERIENCE 360 Degrees Cloud Technologies (P) Ltd. Noida, India Business Development, Marketing and PR freelance August 2020 – Present • Implemented new marketing and sales plan for 360 degree SMS app and cloud technology • Responsible for developing market strategies with the head of marketing for clients based in the UK MedStreet Global May 2019 – present Founder/Market Research Analyst • Conducted a detailed study of the features to be included in the digital medical application. Managed a one-month research effort, including secondary research and survey of random people • Identified and pursued a diversified partnership with potential sponsors • Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans and tracked results and prepared market analysis reports Centre for Public Policy Research Delhi, India Policy Analysis and Research Intern April – May 2020 • Analysed the global economic and policy responses to coronavirus and collated the economic interventions happening globally to draw recommendations for India • Provided written suggestions for the improvement of the fiscal package and government initiatives with regard to MSME sector Federation of Indian Chambers and Commerce (FICCI) Delhi, India Economic Division - Research Intern February – March 2020 • Conducted and enhanced my skills in applied research in the field of public policy and economics • Provided policy recommendations for the improvement of the manufacturing sector in India • Facilitated policy formulation as a part of a team through consultative mechanism Social and Political Research Foundation Delhi, India Research and Communications Intern November – December 2019 • Developed and executed communication strategies and assisted the team with their deliverables • Initiated creation of electronic newsletter and utilised social media to improve communications with supporters and subscribers of the organisation • Delivered two research projects including one policy issue brief which were chosen for publishing Aam Aadmi Party Delhi, India Political Research and Analysis Intern August-September 2019 • Formulated election strategy by conducting extensive research and liaising with key individuals and groups • Predicted the growth of the party in two constituencies by handling and analysing a large set of the constituency and election data World Culture Forum Delhi, India Research Intern July – September 2019 • Coordinated meetings with embassies via email and phone and managed to pursue the officials and diplomats in collaborating with the organisation by preparing project proposals and delivering presentations, sometimes on extremely short notice • Performed an in-depth analysis on the change in political trends and delivered an extensive report to the director of the organisation Oxfam Bath, Oxford, United Kingdom Constituency Campaigner October 2017 – July 2019 • Conducted research on the effects of policies on refugees in the UK. Analysed important local and national issues and summarised them to write a draft for my Member of Parliament to support the policies advocating refugees’ interest Anamika Logistics Delhi, India Corporate Public Relations Intern August - September 2018 • Conducted extensive research on the clients and other companies in a similar field and performed market analysis on the demand of the product and growth opportunity and conducted research on essential aspects such as warehousing • Communicated and networked to maintain and build relationships with current and prospect clients ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Enactus Bath University of Bath, UK Public Relations Officer August 2018 – May 2019 • Engaged with the sponsors of Enactus Bath Projects on a weekly basis and prepared weekly compilations of media and news articles of importance to the society and the team projects VOLUNTEERING • Fundraised for Alzheimer’s society and Headlight as a part of Raise and Give Bath, University of Bath and collaborated with the baking society, raised £230 • A regular volunteer for Jeevan Dhara, India – a community for the disabled • Taught arithmetic and dance to underprivileged after classes in school and was appreciated by the headmistress ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONFERENCES • • • • • • Yuva Delegate at the Indian Economic Forum, a National Youth Empowerment Initiative Award and Certificate for outstanding contribution to Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Attended Regional Peer Assisted Conference as a delegate from the University of Bath Received a Certificate for best Academic Representative Attended regional MUN conference Attained International Award for Young People 29th November- COMPUTER SKILLS • • • • • R-Programming SPSS Microsoft Office G Suite MySQL Beginner Beginner Proficient Proficient Beginner PUBLICATIONS • • • • Rupal, V. (2020). Analysis of India’s response in addressing the concerns of MSME sector. Centre for Public Policy Research. https://www.cppr.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CPPR-CCS-working-paper-.pdf Solomon, N., Rupal, V. (2020). COVID-19| Stimulus package falls short of meeting immediate concerns. Money Control https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/covid-19-stimulus-package-falls-shortof-meetingimmediate-concerns-.html Rupal, V. (2019). India’s Agricultural Trade and its Impact on the Environment. Social and Political Research Foundation. https://www.sprf.in/post/india-s-agricultural-trade-and-its-impact-on-the-environment Rupal, V. (2019). Implications of RCEP: What’s Next for India. Social and Political Research Foundation. https://www.sprf.in/post/india-s-exit-from-the-rcep-why-and-what-s-next