Mohit Bhake

Permanent Address: Parsippany, NJ 07054 mohit.bhake@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/mohitbhake/ 973-462-6058

OBJECTIVE: To secure a job at a reputed organization and utilize my related skills and educational background to meet the
firms needs. I am enthusiastic, sincere, and able to learn new concepts quickly. Furthermore, I can contribute to the needs both independently and as part of a team to meet time-constrained business objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Anzalone Liszt Grove Research Junior Associate New York City Aug 2013-Oct 2013 Created questionnaires for different types of quantitative and qualitative surveys including online and telephone as well as questionnaires for focus groups. Analyzed and interpreted results; prepared summaries, memos, and PowerPoint presentations. Researched and prepared documents for proposals, pitches, presentations, and for client meetings. Served as point of contact for clients and associates.

FitzGibbon Media Consultant Media Relation Strategist (Contract) New York City Apr 2013-Jun 2013 Drafted, edited and sent out news releases, Op-Eds, blog posts, talking points, and other press materials to various media outlets. Pitched interview requests to journalists and other media outlets and actively followed up to garner maximum media coverage for clients. Monitored news specific to clients needs. Provided support to the Director, prepared advance materials for interviews, facilitated interview requests, and identified impactful opportunities. Consulted with the clients on appropriate spokesperson for media interview requests that best advance public perception of an issue.

Ipsos Public Affairs Research Associate New York City Nov 2011-Feb 2013 Designed research instruments such as questionnaires, moderator guides, recruitment screeners, etc. Coordinated, managed and implemented multiple quantitative and qualitative projects within timelines and budgets. Liaised with colleagues and vendors to oversee operational components of projects such as data collection, coding, data processing, etc. Analyzed and interpreting results; preparing summaries, reports and presentation. Developed an understanding of clients' business issue by maintaining and strengthening client relationships through exceptional service and consultation. Assisted in the development of proposals, including development of methodologies and budget.

Campaign for Americas Future Research Consultant Washington D.C Aug 2011-Oct 2011

Researched and gathered publicly available information on conservative interests, including funding, membership, structure, governance, personnel, finances, major campaigns and operations, both in the US and activity abroad. Examined the development of possible avenues for further investigation, and recommendations concerning the feasibility and cost of an in-depth and on-going probe of their activities. Wrote a 20-30 page report on the research.

Roosevelt Institute Research Intern Washington D.C Apr 2011-Aug 2011

Assisted in creating a "Community Ownership" policy manual that outlines community ownership policies across sectors (non-profit, governmental, and commercial) that can be used as a training program for engagement with global youth activists. Researched policy ideas and built/edited content for this publication.

EDUCATION
Rutgers University May 2011 New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Arts; Major: Political Science and Economics Croatia Global PACT 2008, Summer Study Abroad July 2008 Aug 2008 Vukovar, Croatia Completed two political science courses covering Topics in World and Comparative Politics. Spearheaded an NGO to solve social problems in the area such as the youth emigration from Vukovar. Created a new radio program to raise awareness about social, cultural and educational activities, which was targeted at the youth population of Vukovar in order to curtail this emigration. Presented the NGO project to national Croatian media outlets.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Rutgers Voting Coalition Coalition Co-Founder, Coordinator Sept 2007 Dec. 2009 Helped build the coalition by signing up different organizations to be part of our cause. Registered 6,000 student voters at Rutgers and encouraged registered voters to show support on Election Day. Organized Dorm Storm, a voter registration fair in college dorms.

SKILLS

Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Beginner experience with SPSS and R Statistics. Proficient knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver, NetBase, BrandWatch, Meltwater Express, Critical Mention and Snap Surveys. Languages: Fluent in English, Marathi (Indian), proficient in Hindi and Spanish.