| Qualification | • Pursuing Phd On Emotional Intelligence Of Students Of Hospitality At Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore (2018 Onwards) • M.Sc In Hotel Management (2011 – 2013) from Annamalai University • PGDM In Guest Service Management (2008 – 2010) from The Oberoi Centre Of Learning and Development — New Delhi, India • Systematic Training and Education Program (2005-2008) from The Oberoi Centre Of Learning And Development — New Delhi, India • Bachelor in Tourism Studies (2005 – 2008) From IGNOU — New Delhi, India |
| Experience | • Assistant Professor and HOD-Front Office at Faculty of Hospitality Management & Catering Technology, Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, India (May 2016 – Till Date) • Army Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology – Bangalore, India (February 2011 – April 2016) • Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage Service at The Oberoi — New Delhi, India (June 2010 – February 2012) • Guest Service Management Associate at The Oberoi Center For Learning And Development, New Delhi (July 2008 – June 2010) • Step Associate at Trident, Gurgaon (June 2005 – June2008) |
| Research | • Interest: Emotional Intelligence in the Hospitality Industry and Nutrition and Nutraceuticals • Expertise: Emotional Intelligence in the Hospitality Industry |
| Presentations | • Invited Lectures: ‘Facilities Planning’ at Mount Carmel College in August 2015 • Conferences (Invited): Presented a paper on Niche Tourism – Unlocking access to new destinations in Karnataka at an International Conference at St. Josephs’s College of Commerce (Autonomous) on 2nd September 2016 National Conference on Responsible Tourism and Rural Development: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges on 9th and 10th August 2016 at Jyoti Nivas College • Conferences (Organized): The Food and Nutrition Forum’ at the International Trade Fair on 19th, 20th and 21st January 2018 Smart Food Culinary Challenge for Young Chefs on 19th Jan 2019 organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center Millets in Industrial Canteens on 15th December 2018 organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center ‘New Beginnings- Workshop on Value Added Millet Products for Entrepreneurs’ on 21st August 2018 ‘New Beginnings’ organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center ‘The Food and Nutrition Forum’ at the International Trade Fair on 18th, 19th and 20th January 2019 Smart Food Culinary Symposium on 5th December 2018 organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center Culinary Symposium on Millets on 20th December 2017 organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center Millet Foods for Dieticians and Chefs on 25th and 26th July 2017 organized by Nutrition and Nutraceutical Research Center National Conference on Emerging Trends in The Hospitality Industry at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences on 12 & 14 January 2017 National Conference on HR Policies in Hotels at Army Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology on 25th Feb 2016 |
| Teaching | • Modules Taught: Front Office Management, Revenue Management, Hospitality Communication, Food Science and Nutrition, Food and Beverage Service, Hospitality Event Management, Resort Management & MICE • UG Thesis Advised: Development of Vetiver Air Cooler; Development of an Automated Parking System in Hotels; Development of a Software ‘ My Voice Butler’ for Hotels; Development of ‘My Event Manager’ App, Development of an Employee Tracking Device ‘TracQ’ using RFID Technology • PG MS Thesis Advised: Empirical Study of Farm Tourism in Kodagu District, Empirical Study of Honnemardu as an Emerging Tourist Destination |
| Achievements | · • CERTIFIED DEPARTMENTAL TRAINER (CDT- 2010) at THE OBEROI HOTELS AND RESORTS, WORLDWIDE • The Oberoi Patisserie and Delicatessen, New Delhi, was awarded Times Good Guide Award for Best Restaurant in New Delhi in 2010 during my tenure |
