Garima Khardwal

Garima Khardwal has a diverse work experience in various roles related to food safety and quality control. Garima is currently serving as the Director of Quality Control at One Mighty Mill since October 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Costa Fruit & Produce as an SQF Director from November 2020 to October 2021. Their responsibilities included ensuring compliance with SQF codes, achieving certifications, and developing and maintaining food safety culture within the company.

Before joining Costa Fruit & Produce, Garima worked as an SQF Practitioner at the same company from July 2018 to November 2020. In this role, they were responsible for developing and implementing food safety and quality programs, conducting risk assessments, and managing various SQF programs.

Garima's earlier work experience includes roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Laboratory Research Assistant at Michigan State University. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, they assisted course instructors, graded exams, and helped students with their queries. As a Laboratory Research Assistant, they supervised and assisted undergraduate and high school students in completing research projects in the field of food science.

Garima also has experience working as a Student Supervisor at Michigan State University Residential and Hospitality Services, where they assisted the dining manager in ensuring smooth culinary operations and training employees on hygienic work practices.

Garima's work experience also includes an internship as a Quality Assurance Intern at Sahyadri Farmers Producer Company Ltd, where they assisted with BRC Audit preparation and conducted internal audits.

Overall, Garima Khardwal has demonstrated expertise in food safety and quality control, and has worked in various capacities to ensure compliance, develop programs, and foster a culture of food safety.

Garima Khardwal has a Master's Degree in Food Science from Michigan State University, which they obtained from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering from the College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Dapoli, from 2011 to 2015. Garima also has a High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates from Kendriya Vidyalaya, which they completed from 1999 to 2011. Additionally, Garima has obtained several certifications related to food safety and quality, including being a Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor from ASQ - World Headquarters since June 2021.