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Tanvi Iyer

Consumer Behaviour Strategist · Researcher · Writer

Mumbai, India · info@tanviiyer.com

Profile

Consumer behaviour strategist and researcher with a background in psychology, behavioural research, marketing strategy and audience-focused communication. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative research, audience analysis, research synthesis, strategic outreach and translating complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives.

Research experience spans UK Army personnel and workforce systems, competency framework development, organisational research and empirical behavioural research, alongside current work in marketing and audience strategy. My independent work explores consumer behaviour, trust, identity, cultural branding, social influence and the psychology of marketing.

I work at the intersection of research, behavioural insight and strategy, helping organisations better understand people and make more informed decisions about how they communicate and engage.

Experience

Senior Associate, Outreach & Advocacy Art Deco Mumbai Trust · Mumbai, India 2026–Present
  • Develop and execute marketing, outreach and audience engagement strategies to strengthen awareness, reach and participation.
  • Develop research-led content and editorial material for the organisation's website, social media and digital communications.
  • Conduct audience and contextual research to inform content, campaigns, outreach and communication strategy.
  • Translate complex research and information into clear, engaging narratives for diverse public audiences.
  • Contribute to campaign ideation, content planning and audience-focused communication initiatives.
  • Support stakeholder outreach, partnerships and cross-functional initiatives across academic, cultural and public-facing networks.
  • Develop outreach approaches for programmes, publications and events, aligning audience needs with organisational objectives.
Research Assistant City, University of London · London, UK 2024–2025
  • Supported faculty-led research examining UK Army personnel, workforce experiences and organisational systems, working across complex behavioural and institutional contexts.
  • Conducted extensive qualitative and secondary research across academic literature, policy documents, institutional reports and organisational data.
  • Synthesised large volumes of evidence into research briefs, analytical summaries, presentations and stakeholder-facing outputs.
  • Contributed to qualitative analysis, interpretation and development of evidence-based insights for ongoing research projects.
  • Supported research discussions, iterative drafting and project coordination across evolving research requirements.
  • Worked across multiple stakeholders while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and research integrity.
Job Analyst & Research Assistant Kingston University · London, UK 2023–2024
  • Contributed to the development of the UK's first competency framework for Occupational and Business Psychologists, supporting job analysis, competency mapping and evidence-based research.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research through interviews, surveys, literature reviews and secondary research.
  • Contributed to identifying and structuring core professional competencies through evidence synthesis and job analysis.
  • Translated psychological and organisational research into structured frameworks, reports, presentations and actionable recommendations.
  • Supported publication-oriented academic work through literature synthesis, analytical writing and editing.
  • Collaborated with academic researchers and stakeholders across multiple project stages and evolving research priorities.
HR & Communications Assistant Magic SPM · Mumbai, India 2020–2022
  • Supported recruitment, employee engagement, internal communications and cross-functional projects within a fast-paced business environment.
  • Conducted market and workforce research to support hiring, communication and organisational decision-making.
  • Developed internal communication materials and audience-focused content for organisational initiatives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders across operational and communication requirements.

Education

M.Sc. Occupational & Business Psychology Kingston University · London, UK 2023

Behavioural Research · Organisational Behaviour · Research Methods · Psychometrics · Workforce Analytics · Organisational Development · Leadership

B.Sc. Clinical Psychology with Business Management Amity University · Mumbai, India 2022

Psychology · Research Methodology · Statistics · Business Management · Organisational Behaviour · Communication

Consumer Behaviour & Independent Work

The Reflective Analyst Independent Research & Writing

An independent research and writing portfolio exploring consumer behaviour, psychology, marketing, culture, identity, media and contemporary social issues.

Consumer Trust · AI & Brand Communication · Luxury & Cultural Branding · Social Influence · Aspirational Consumption · Consumer Identity · Audience Behaviour

Research & Strategy

Consumer Behaviour & Research

Consumer behaviour · Audience research · Qualitative research · Quantitative research · Interviews · Surveys · Concept testing · Secondary research · Literature reviews · Research synthesis · Behavioural insight

Marketing & Strategy

Audience analysis · Audience segmentation · Marketing strategy · Outreach strategy · Campaign analysis · Messaging · Audience engagement · Strategic recommendations

Communication

Research-led writing · Long-form writing · Editorial writing · Narrative development · Content strategy · Research communication · Presentation development · Stakeholder communication

Research Practice

Research design · Data interpretation · Evidence synthesis · Job analysis · Competency mapping · Report writing · Academic writing · Project coordination

Tools & Platforms

Research & Quantitative Analysis

SPSS · JASP · Qualtrics · Excel · Python (Beginner) · R

Qualitative Research & Knowledge Management

NVivo · Zotero

Digital Analytics & Marketing

Google Analytics 4 · Google Search Console · Meta Business Suite / Ads Manager

Content & Design

Canva · Figma · PowerPoint

Publications & Academic Work

  • Iyer, T. (2021). The Psychological Perspective Behind Discrimination in the Workplace. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 9(4).
  • Paolillo, A., Giatras, N., Iyer, T., et al. Designing a competency framework for early career occupational and business psychologists. Submitted to Journal of Education and Work (under review).