Karan Berry

KARAN BERRY-M: - OBJECTIVE: To be successful in whatever I do in my life. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: YEAR OF PASSING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION PERCENTAGE 2014 UGC-NET Tourism Administration & Management U.G.C. Qualified 2012 M.Sc. (H.M.C.T.T) P.T.U. (Jalandhar) 73% 2012 MTM IGNOU 70% 2007 B.Sc. (H.H.A), B.T.S. (IGNOU) NCHMCT- I.H.M. PUSA (New Delhi) 77% 2003 C.B.S.E.- XII Spring Dales School 78% 2001 C.B.S.E.- X Spring Dales School 82% PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: # Working as Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) (Food production) in Hotel Management, at MMDU, Haryana. (02/9/2019- Present) # Worked as Assistant Professor (Food production, Food Science & Nutrition) in School of Hospitality & Hotel Management, at Shoolini University, Solan- Himachal Pradesh. (8/8/2017- 15/7/2019) # Worked as H.O.D. (Hotel Management) at CT Group of Institutions, Jalandhar & CT University-Ludhiana. (15/7/16- 29/07/2017) # Worked as Assistant Professor (Food Production, Tourism Management) in School of Hospitality & Tourism at Bahra University, Shimla Hills. (26/9/11- 30/6/2016) # Worked as Lecturer (Food Production, Food & Beverage Controls, F& B Management) in School of Hotel management at LPU, Jalandhar. (19/7/10- 19/8/11) # Worked as Head Chef at Mohan International Hotel (Renowned 4 Star property), Amritsar. (25/11/09- 16/7/10) # Worked as Lecturer for Hospitality management & Food Production at LBIIHM, New Delhi. (1/7/09- 16/11/09) # Worked in Leela Palace Kempinski, Udaipur as a Kitchen Executive. (1/1/09- 1/6/09) # Completed my Kitchen Executive Training (K.E.T.) Programme from Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore and Leela Palace, Mumbai. (2/7/07- 31/12/08) # Went to Doha, Qatar as a part of F& B service team for V.I.P. Lounge at Asian games-2006. # Co-ordinated various Outdoor Catering functions with different themes at several occasions. ACHIEVEMENTS: # Always amongst Toppers in school & college. # Won various Quiz competitions at intra and inter school competitions. # Proficient in Computer operations. # Certified as Serve Safe Food Protection Manager accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI). # Participated in HACCP programme organized by Diversey India Ltd. in LPU. # Participated in Interactive multimedia & online distance learning workshop organized by IGNOU in LPU. # Started “Budding Bakers” an Eggless bakery and pastry shop alongwith students of LPU. # Organised various Mini food trials for the tourists on NH 22 (Chandigarh-Shimla Highway) for promotional purposes and to provide exposure of outdoor catering to the students. # Conducted various Workshops on Indian regional cuisine, International cuisine and Bakery & Patisserie skills at LPU, Bahra University & Shoolini University. # Organised Master Chef BU- 2013 and other culinary competitions to arouse the passion for cooking in students and staff of Bahra University. # Participated in various Faculty Development Programmes (FDP). # Planning and conducting Admission and marketing activities for the department at various levels. # Designed several Theme Menus for dignitaries and V.V.I.P. guests. # Initiated a Herb garden for cultivating herbs like Parsley, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme & Basil to be used for food preparation & presentation in the practical sessions. # Constantly generating revenue for purchase of equipments and other requirements of the department, by conducting various food festivals, workshops, mini food trials and also offering lunch from practical class preparations to the guests at nominal prices. # Inculcating Entrepreneurial Spirit amongst students by providing extensive training at several occasions, and starting a Student Entrepreneurship Project “QTK Lunch facility” on 12/8/13 at Bahra University. # Planning, designing and setting up of professional training kitchens (Food Production Labs), namely Basic Training Kitchen, Quantity Training Kitchen, Bakery & Patisserie equipped with latest equipment and tools in Bahra School of Hospitality & Tourism & Shoolini School of Hospitality & Hotel Management. # Devising & uploading Assignments, Quiz & Online Tests for the students on E-Univ portal of Shoolini University # Member of BOS (Board of Studies), for updation and formulation of new curriculum for School of Hospitality & Tourism at Bahra University & School of Hospitality & Hotel Management at Shoolini University. # Running my YouTube Channel “Chef Berry- Passionate Culinarian” to spread the knowledge about Food & it’s nature to link various Cultures around the Globe. # Conceptualizing & hosting Infotainment Shows (Berry’s Culinary Journey & Food Talk by Chef Karan) on Radio Shoolini. RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS: Latest:# Wrote a Textbook titled “The Chef- A Guide to becoming a Culinary Master” for Hotel Management Students. ISBN-, published by Kanishka Publishers, Distributors- New Delhi. Under Process:# Research paper on the topic “Opportunistic exploration & adoption of Online Pedagogy amidst Covid- 19 Pandemic: Studying the perspective of Hospitality & Tourism academicians”. Published till date:# Research paper on the topic “Emergence of Punjab as a medical tourism destination-A study of overseas Patients”, accepted by “ZENITH- International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN:- and published in Issue 7, (July 2013). # Research paper on the topic “Progress and emerging issues in culinary tourism-A study with special reference to Punjab” accepted by JOHAR (Journal of Hospitality Application & Research), ISSN:-, and published in Volume 9, Issue 1 (January 2014). # Awarded First prize for poster presentation of research paper titled “Growing popularity of Convenience food market in India: Identifying the reasons for purchase amongst the customers in Solan city (H.P.)” in National Conference on Innovation in Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Legal & Management Sciences held at Bahra University on 30 May 2014. # Research paper on the topic “Growing popularity of Convenience food market in India: Identifying the reasons for purchase amongst the customers in Solan city (H.P.)” accepted by IJOHAT (International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism), ISSN:- and published in Volume 5, Issue 2 (July 2015). # Research paper on the topic “Exploration of possibilities of Stinging Nettle in Gastronomy” accepted by Beverage & Food World Journal, ISSN:- and published in Volume 43, Issue 3 (March 2016). # Research paper on the topic “Unhealthy Eating practices: Identification of contributing factors amongst the youth in Shimla” accepted by Artha-Journal of Social Sciences, ISSN:-X and published in Volume 15, Issue 4 (October-December 2016). INTERESTS: # Listening music. # Riding bikes. # Interacting with new people. # Innovating Fusion cuisine. PERSONAL DETAILS: Name Father”s name Marital Status Languages known D.O.B. Height Permanent Address Date: Place: : Karan Berry : Mr. Arun Berry : Married : English, Hindi & Punjabi. : 30/03/1985 : 5 ft 8in. : 123, Royal Estate, Ajnala Road, Amritsar-143001. Punjab. Signature