Business Development Executive

CURRICULUM VITAE

Career Objective: -

To work in a dynamic & corporate environment, which will enable me to apply my expertise and problem- solving skills, gained through advanced tertiary qualifications, work experience & international accreditations, to the best benefit of organization thereby achieving symbiotic growth. Employment Summary: -

More than Seventeen (17) Years of Post Doctorial Experience in the fields of “Business Management, Food Consultancy/Auditing, Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP, Food Quality & Agriculture Research” in corporate sector & within public sector domain, with accomplished managerial skills, organizational & administrative capabilities, introducing and integrating innovative strategies to ensure high performance, motivating teams with emphasis on quality & focus on accomplishing preset targets. Educational Qualification: -

*Qualification attested by MOFA UAE and accredited by UK NARIC. Examination Passed

University

Year of passing

G.P.A

Ph. D (Agronomy)*

Sher-e-Kashmir University

of Agricultural Sciences

and Technology of

Kashmir. (SKUAST-K)

2007 7.57

M. Sc. (Agronomy)*

Allahabad Agricultural

Institute Deemed

University (AAIDU)

2003

8.75

B. Sc. Agriculture*

Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar

University Agra India.

2001

6.30

P.G Diploma in Food

Safety & Quality

Management (PGDFSQM)

Indira Gandhi National

Open University (IGNOU)

2015 7.10

M.B.A (Educational

Management)

The University of Madras 2018 7.0

Name : - Dr. Smeia Wani MIFST; FRSPH; ACIEH; MIFT; MASQ Cell : - +44-743*-******

Telephone : - +44-192*-******

E-mail I/D : - *********@*****.***

: - ****@*******.**.***

Full UK driving License

English Language Proficiency CEFR Level C1

Major Achievements: -

Gold Medalist: - Secured First Position in the Master of Science in Agronomy

(Weed Science) Programme of the Faculty of Agriculture from Allahabad Agricultural Institute Deemed University India (AAIDU) in the year 2003. Approvals (United Arab Emirates): -

Approved Dubai Municipality Consultant and Trainer for Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Food Hygiene Training Courses, HACCP Awareness and Implementation.

Approved Sharjah Municipality HACCP Qualification for Professionals-Level 5 in Food Safety Program (SFSP).

Approved Sharjah Municipality Masters Training Course for Sharjah Food Safety Programme (SFSP) in Good Hygiene Practice (GHP).

Approved Tutor for various Food Safety Courses from High Field Awarding Body for Compliance

(HACB) United Kingdom. (HACB Tutor Number 20660).

Approved External Person in Charge (External PIC) from Taylor Shannon International (TSI) Quality Services Dubai UAE.

Person in Charge (PIC) Train the Trainer Certificate from High Field Awarding Body for Compliance

(HACB) United Kingdom and approved by Dubai Accreditation Centre. (Certificate Number 1298357).

Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (QCF) approved by Dubai Municipality & accredited by High Field Awarding Body for Compliance (HACB) United Kingdom. (Certificate Number 1153976).

Level 3 Award in HACCP with Merit (OFQUAL Certificate) approved by Dubai Municipality & accredited by High Field Awarding Body for Compliance (HACB) United Kingdom. (Certificate Number 1249263).

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (QCF) approved by Dubai Municipality & accredited by High Field Awarding Body for Compliance (HACB) United Kingdom (Certificate Number 1298357).

Work Experience: -

From: - September 2021 till Date

Company: -WULARCO UK LTD.

Designation: - Managing Director.

Job Responsibilities: -

Prepare and present reports on the company’s business and performance to the board.

Develop business plans and strategies

Establish company goals both long term and short term

Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Responsible for managing project scopes, budget and project timelines

Leading project team to ensure safety and quality standards

Coordinate with stake holders, sub contractors for timely completion of works. From: - February 2019 to August 2021

Company: -Wular Group of Companies.

Designation: - Managing Director.

Job Responsibilities: -

Responsible for overall functioning of the group and its subsidiaries.

Plan, execute and budget resources for the group.

Prepare operating plans for the group.

Ensure adequate projects are available and work front for the tea,

Represent in various meetings with clients and consultants. From: - February 2017 till February 2019

Company: -Chef International Centre (CIC Sharjah). Designation: - Consultant/Auditor/Trainer Food Safety/Hygiene. Job Responsibilities: -

Conduct audits, evaluations and prepare reports including hazard reports and improvements in relation to food safety and hygiene. Verify quality assurance checks and hygiene procedures.

Ensure compliance with food safety Legislation by food business operators. Oversee Design, layout, construction and maintenance of premises and equipment.

Conduct awareness training programs, documentation review against ISO standards, write gap analysis report, build, and implement the systems, conduct quality systems audits for ISO Certification, and Surveillance audits.

Design, implement & maintain HACCP compliant systems through monitoring, coordination, assessment, verification, and follow-up. Update HACCP manual, plan, flowcharts, and forms as required. Conduct/implement food safety and hygiene related programs. Implementation, management and application of hygiene practices, cleaning, disinfection, and pest control. Designing and implementation of HACCP. Food safety management system based on HACCP principles.

From: - April 2014 till January 2017

Company: -United Registrar of Systems (URS Certification Dubai). Designation: - Consultant/Auditor/Trainer Food Safety/Hygiene. Job Responsibilities: -

Conduct awareness training programs, documentation review against ISO standards, write gap analysis report, build and implement the systems, conduct quality systems audits for ISO Certification, and Surveillance audits.

Deliver Develop, implement, and monitor food safety training to various clients by meeting the guidelines of Dubai/Sharjah Municipality and as per HABC/TSI requirements. Importance of HACCP based food safety management systems & Legislation relating to HACCP. Incidence of reported food borne illness. Development, implementation, and monitoring of food safety training

Conduct Internal Food Safety Audit, supplier audits, evaluations and prepare reports, including hazard analysis & continual improvement in relation to food safety & hygiene.

Visit establishment and various business entities and audit/inspect them against food safety and HACCP standards and as per statutory requirements. Consult establishment on methods of implementing food safety. Compliance with food safety Legislation by food business operators. Oversee Design, layout, construction and maintenance of premises and equipment.

Prepare and conduct audits and develop and update client-specific food safety manuals. Make presentations to and provide explanations of food safety documents to client personnel, as necessary. Verify HACCP records produced by person in charge at all locations. Extensive hygiene, food safety management systems experience in a high- volume food production environment. Proven experience in performing audits, liaising with auditors and local authorities.

From: - Nov 2013 to February 2014

Al SAFA Consultancy & Hospitality Services

Responsibilities: -

Delivering Classes & Lectures on development, implementation, and monitoring of food safety training. Compliance with food safety Legislation by food business operators. Food law and food safety enforcement. Food Safety Legislation – Dubai/Sharjah Municipality.

Importance of HACCP based food safety management systems & Legislation relating to HACCP. Incidence of reported food borne illness. Development, implementation, and monitoring of food safety training.

Role of the manager regarding managing operational requirements regarding food production. Implementation, management and application of hygiene, disinfection and pest control and managing operational requirements regarding food production.

Design, implement & maintain HACCP compliant systems through monitoring, coordination, assessment, verification, and follow-up. Update HACCP manual, plan, flowcharts, and forms as required. Conduct/implement food safety and hygiene related programs.

Plan and execute on-site educational food safety presentations. Report findings and to liaise with the concerned authorities on preventive actions to be taken.

Support Management in providing professional response for food poisoning allegations & non- conformities received from clients if any.

From: - November 2007 to Oct 2013

Company: -Dept. of Agriculture (Govt. of J&K)

Designation: - Extension officer

Job Responsibilities: -

Managing Agricultural research program, functioning as Extension Officer to formulate and implement projects that strengthen agricultural/rural extension and provide technical assistance in capacity for development of agriculture innovation systems.

Initiate Product development and conducting food analysis and lab tests. Verify quality assurance checks and hygiene procedures.

Prepare advocacy materials and documents to support the strengthening of agriculture innovation systems and support services. Perform sensory elevation of developed product. Monitor food safety to ensure guidelines are met to HACCP standards including but not limited to receipt of raw produce from farms through to consumption. Handle complaints in relation to food and hygiene from farm to fork. Handle incidence of reported food borne illness if any.

Conduct research into Crop Production to find ways to make operations more efficient. Analyse sourced technical data and present to the directors, showing where improvements in crop production can be made.

Advise on all crop production operations, finding new ways to allow the business segment to grow and become more profitable. Ensure all changes within production are implemented throughout the company’s operations and adhered to by all of the management.

From: - December 2006 to October 2007

Company: -National Horticulture Board (Govt. of India) Designation: - Research Associate.

Job Responsibilities: -

Effects of growth & development and management systems that can be used to enhance kala zeera production within weather and environmental constraints of the region.

Factors such as tillage and weed management that can be manipulated and/or modified to optimize yield and reduce costs.

Effect of soil physical properties, above-ground environment and management system on growth and development of kala zeera in the presence of dominant pathogens/pests.

Responsible for consulting with producers and making appropriate recommendations of fertilizers, seeds and chemicals.

Coordinating & aiding in field scouting on a planned basis or for trouble shooting purposes.

Responsible for keeping up to date on all new technology and safety regulations.

Maintain and promote a safe work environment.

Planting dates, irrigation management schemes, cropping schemes and their interactions that can stabilize yield and economic return. Experiment data collected, tabulated, analyzed and interpreted independently.

Professional Affiliations (International): -

Fellow Royal Society for Public Health United Kingdom (FRSPH#109519).

Member Institute of Food Science & Technology United Kingdom (MIFST# 45028).

Professional Member Institute of Food Technologists USA (MIFT # 00649229).

Member American Society for Quality (MASQ#65108650).

Accredited Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Environmental Health United Kingdom

(ACIEH # 208424).

Professional Affiliations (India): -

Senior Life Member National Centre for Quality Management. (NCQM Life Membership#SL-0026).

Life Member of Quality Council of India. (QCI Life Membership#LM/NR/5118).

Life Member Indian Science Congress Association. (ISCA Life Membership#L 22290).

Life Member National Institution for Quality & Reliability. (NIQR Life Membership#LM-CH-594)

Life Member Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI Life Membership#04-99-99-103***).

Life Member Indian Society for Quality ISQ (ISQ Lifetime Membership#ISQ/LM/13/042).

Life Member Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding. (ISGPB Life Membership#L1265).

Life Member Indian Society of Soil Science. (Membership#LM/W/018).

Member Indian Statistical Institute (Membership#O/9353-2014).

Life Member Indian Society of Agricultural Science. Research Project during Ph.D. Agronomy: -

Thesis Title "Studies on the effect of sulphur, zinc and boron application on the growth and productivity of transplanted rice (Oryza sativa)." Major Advisor Dr. B. A. Khanday (Professor cum Chief Scientist Division of Agronomy SKUAST-K)

The experiment was taken up during kharif season of 2004 and 2005 at Crop Research farm of the Division of Agronomy, SKUAST-K Shalimar Kashmir India with following objectives: -

To find out the optimum level of sulphur and zinc.

To see the response of boron in rice.

To see the treatment effects on physico- chemical properties of soil.

To work out the economics.

Research Project during M.Sc. Agronomy (Weed Science): - Thesis Title "Weed management in late sown wheat using different herbicides". Major Advisor Dr. Joy Dawson (Assistant Professor) The research was taken up during Rabi season of 2001-2002 at Crop Research farm of the Department of Agronomy, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad with following objectives: -

To study the growth parameters in wheat crop as affected by different herbicide doses.

To study the effect of Isoproturon alone and in combination with 2, 4- D.

To study the effect of new ranges of herbicide at their recommended doses.

To find out the best herbicides from the treatments and the dose at which it gives best yield.

Conferences Attended: -

Second International Agronomy Congress on “Balancing food & Environmental Security – A continuing Challenge” held from 26 Nov 2002 to 30 Nov.2002 @ Indian Council of Agricultural Research ICAR New Delhi India Seminars Delivered: -

Title: - Curing of tobacco leaves, methods of curing and the factors affecting the attainment of good, cured quality tobacco

Speaker: - Smeia Wani

Dated: - 22/05/2002

Division of Agronomy Allahabad Agriculture Institute Deemed University (AAIDU). Title: - Crop production in problematic soils

Speaker: - Smeia Wani

Dated: - 6-11-2004

Division of Agronomy SKUAST (Sheri Kashmir Institute of Agricultural Sciences Kashmir J&K India).

Research Publications: -

Smeia Wani, B.A. Lone, S.A. Haq, F.A. Bahar, K.A. Sofi and N.A.Sofi. (2005). Weed management in late sown wheat using different herbicides. Environment and Ecology .23S (Spt-3): 546-548.

S.A. Haq, B.A. Lone, Smeia Wani, N. M. Khan and N.A. Sofi. (2005). Effect of Integrated nutrient Management on growth and yield of rice (Oryza Sativa). Environment and Ecology. 23S (Spl-3):552-554.

B.A. Lone, S.A.Haq, Smeia Wani, K.A.Sofi, S.A.Mir and N.A.Sofi. (2005). Effect of NaCl concentrations on growth behavior of Azolla Pinnata. Environment and Ecology 23(3):714-717. Dawson Joy, Smeia Wani, Yadav Raj Kumar, Govardhan S. (2008). Effect of different herbicides for weed control in late sown wheat. Agricultural Science Digest. 28(1): 33- 35. Personal Details: -

Date of Birth : - 28-09-1978

Nationality : - Indian

Passport No : - B 6721965

Gender : - Female

Address : - 53 King Georges Avenue Watford WD18 7QE UK References: -

References are available on request.

Dr. Smeia Wani

Place: - Watford UK

Date: - July 2024

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