Riya Agarwal
Gurgaon
Summary
Adept in risk management and regulatory compliance, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency at NuTaste Food and Drink Labs Pvt Ltd. Leveraging my expertise in research and process improvements, I spearheaded projects that fortified business development and compliance, demonstrating strong project management and team collaboration skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Executive Risk Management & Continuity
NuTaste Food and Drink Labs Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
07.2023 - Current
- Risk Management: Developed risk management tools, and suggested methods to record and reduce risks.
- Process Analysis and Improvement: Analyzed existing procedures, identified system gaps, and recommended actionable solutions to management, driving process improvement and efficiency.
- Business Optimization: Suggested and implemented updated methodologies to optimize and strengthen business operations.
- Standard Operating Procedures Development: Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across multiple departments by deeply understanding their workflows and requirements.
- Audit and Compliance: Conducted monthly audits aligned with BRC and ISO standards, provided training for audit processes, and prepared comprehensive audit reports to ensure compliance and quality.
- Inventory Management: Participated in stock-taking activities, ensuring alignment between physical and virtual inventories, and reported discrepancies, with proposed solutions, to management.
- Project Leadership and LEAN Implementation: Played a key role in two major business development projects, employing LEAN tools to enhance operational efficiency and fortify internal department capabilities.
- Regulatory Documentation and Compliance: Prepared and maintained regulatory documentation for the Indian, Canadian, U.S., U.K., and UAE markets, facilitating cross-departmental visibility and compliance.
- Labelling Compliance: Ensured adherence to labelling compliance standards for shipments across India, Canada, the USA, the UAE, and the UK regions.
Research Intern
CSIR-CFTRI
Mysore
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted in-depth research on a new topic, leveraging guidance from team members, and a distinguished professor to develop expertise.
- Conceptualized, designed, and developed an innovative coconut-based product from scratch, showcasing creativity and technical proficiency.
- Enhanced the shelf life of the final product through process optimization and the application of advanced preservation techniques without using preservatives.
Research Intern
National Sugar Institute
Kanpur
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Gained hands-on experience in various aspects of sugar quality analysis, including the utilization of by-products, and the evaluation of different sugar types.
- Actively participated in understanding and learning the operational processes of the sugar industry, enhancing industry-specific knowledge.
Education
Master of Science - Food And Nutrition
Amity University
Uttar Pradesh04-2023
Bachelor of Science - Home Science
Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
Gurgaon05-2021
Skills
- Risk Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvements
- Framework development
- Procedure implementation
- Business development
- Operational oversight
- Research and analysis
- Quality management
- Food Safety and Management
- Best practices and methodologies
- Documentation and materials
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Root-cause analysis
Affiliations
- Lawn tennis
- Trekking
- Travelling
- Thrifting
Accomplishments
- Shining Star Award – Recognized for outstanding performance across three quarters
Certification
- Certified in Food Safety Management Systems – Earned certification from the British Standards Institution Training
- HACCP Certification – Certified by BRCGS in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Junior Executive Risk Management & Continuity
NuTaste Food and Drink Labs Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Research Intern
CSIR-CFTRI
01.2023 - 04.2025
Research Intern
National Sugar Institute
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Certified in Food Safety Management Systems – Earned certification from the British Standards Institution Training
- HACCP Certification – Certified by BRCGS in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Master of Science - Food And Nutrition
Amity University
Bachelor of Science - Home Science
Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
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