Vaishnavi Sharma
Entrepreneur, Consultant
Gurugram,Haryana
Summary
Highly experienced freelance compliance consultant with a strong track record in conducting audits, implementing management systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse industries. Successfully served over 250 clients in sectors including food manufacturing, packaging, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, home furnishing, toys, electrical appliances, textiles, engines & generators, and footwear. Specialized in social, quality, technical, environmental, and sustainability compliance standards such as Sedex, WRAP, BSCI, ISO certifications, FSC, GRS, GOTS, ESG, and more. Proven ability to drive compliance excellence and optimize operational efficiency for clients worldwide.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Compliance Consultant
Self-Employed
Gurugram
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Freelance compliance consultant with expertise in conducting audits, implementing management systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance across 100+ clients in various industries
- Conducted GOTS, OCS, FSC, HIGG Index assessments, Sedex (SMETA), BSCI, C-TPAT, Disney FAMA, ICTI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 for leading manufacturers in the Textile & Apparel Industry
- Ensured compliance with FDA 21 CFR 211 and ISO 22716 for GMP certification in the Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics Industry
- Led BRCGS, FSSC 22000, HACCP, and ISO 22000 certifications, BRCGS Food Safety, GMP, HACCP for food manufacturers in the Food & Packaging Industry
- Led Sedex (SMETA), BSCI, C-TPAT, Disney FAMA, ICTI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) for Toys and Injection Molding Plant.
- Developed sustainability reports for companies with turnover over 500 Crore reporting to EcoVadis, CDP, and GRI in Sustainability & ESG Reporting
- Freelance compliance consultant with expertise in conducting audits, implementing management systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance across 70+ clients in various industries
- Successfully led 250+ audits across various industries
- Enabled 30+ clients to achieve ISO certification within tight deadlines
- Reduced compliance risks by 40% for multiple clients through strategic interventions
- Provided compliance training to 500+ employees in regulatory best practices
- Conducted internal audits for ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2018 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2015 (Occupational Health & Safety), and ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management).
- Develop and implement sustainability strategies in collaboration with global brands like L'Oréal, Godrej, and Hindustan Unilever.
- Conducted third-party verification audits in collaboration with leading audit agencies like Intertek, SGS, DNV, Eurocert, and Bureau Veritas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology & Processing
Graphic Era Deemed To Be University
Dehradun 04.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Operations Management
NMIMS
REMOTE 09.2024 - Current
Skills
Regulatory Compliance Audits Training & Capacity BuildingOperation OptimizationPolicy & SOP DevelopmentTraining & Stakeholder EngagementProcess Optimization & Continuous ImprovementEnvironmental & Supply Chain AuditsRisk Management & Business ContinuityEthical & Social ComplianceESG & Sustainability ReportingISO Compliance ManagementRegulatory Compliance Audits
Tools Technologies
Sedex, EcoVadis, BRCGS, HIGG Index, Power BI, MS Excel, ESG Reporting Software
Certifications Training
- Lead Auditor: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 22000, 22301
- SA8000 Certified Social Auditor
- FSC & GOTS Certified Compliance Expert
- CII Certified Sustainability & ESG Reporting Specialist
- BRCGS Packaging & Food Safety Auditor
Certification
ISO 9001: 2015 (Quality Management System)
Tools and Technology
- Compliance Platforms: Sedex, EcoVadis, BRCGS, HIGG Index
- Data & Reporting Tools: Power BI, MS Excel, ESG Reporting Software
Timeline
Master of Science - Operations Management
NMIMS
09.2024 - Current
Compliance Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology & Processing
Graphic Era Deemed To Be University
04.2017 - 06.2020