Kinjal Sharma

About Kinjal Sharma

Adaptive| Curious| Goal-oriented | Clear communicator | Respectful ListenerI am a dynamic communications professional with a strong foundation in Development Communication, holding an MA from AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, and a Bachelor\'s in Journalism and Mass Communication from GGSIPU. My career has been a journey of applying a diverse skill set, including Project Management, Instructional Design, Documentation, Human-centered design research, Needs Assessment, Targeted Communication Strategy, Content Creation, Capacity Building, Proposal and Budgets, and Methodology and Approaches.I am currently serving as a Senior Communications Associate at Peepul India, where I shape communications strategies and leverage social media to drive impact. My previous role as a Communications Lead at Kaboom Social Impact Private Limited allowed me to utilize a Human-Centered Design approach to create content for a Digital Gender-based App for Adolescents, bridging on-the-ground insights with product development and collaborating closely with UI/UX designers.I led the Documentation and Dissemination of Video stories on Covid-19 across 16 Indian states, focusing on project management, client coordination, and capacity building. I also conducted vital User Research for a Digital Campaign in Rajasthan on malnutrition, acting as a crucial link between ground findings and content development teams. Additionally, I contributed to GAP Analysis for Covid Communication in Delhi, UP, and Bihar, devising content strategies for effective campaigns.My experience extends to creating Menstrual Hygiene Management education material for Sub-Saharan Africa, involving user-centered design workshops, sustainable model development, and support for content and communication material. I\'ve also been part of MHM Documentation efforts in 6 states.Prior to this, at WASH United, I served as a Capacity Building and Learning Officer, implementing WASH training programs across various Indian states, co-organizing Global Handwashing Day 2017, and contributing to Menstrual Hygiene Management initiatives. Furthermore, as the Menstrual Hygiene Day - India Coordinator, I managed partnerships, monitored social media content, and identified compelling field stories for outreach.I am passionate about leveraging communication for positive change and am eager to explore collaborative opportunities in this realm. Please feel free to reach out for meaningful connections and projects.

Experience

1. Senior Communications Associate

   Peepul

   Jul 2023 — Present · New Delhi, IN

Education

• NEW GREEN FIELD SCHOOL

  12TH GRADE, Science

  1998 — 2012

• Jamia Millia Islamia

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Development Communication

  2015 — 2017

• Lingayas Lalita Devi Institute of Management and Sciences, GGSIPU

  Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism and Mass communication

  2012 — 2015

Skills

• Business Development
• Editing
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Microsoft Office
• Advertising
• Public Speaking Trainer
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Creative Writing
• Community Development
• Logical Framework Approach
• Team Management
• Press Releases
• Adobe Photoshop
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Public Relations
• Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Leadership
• Training
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Event Management
• Program Management
• Microsoft Word
• Film Production
• Social Media