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Mr. Banta, an accomplished hospitality professional, is an alumnus of IHM Mumbai and holds a Master's degree in Hotel Management. With over 24 years of experience, he has had a distinguished career spanning industry and academia. In his industry tenure, Mr. Banta worked with Royal Caribbean International, USA, holding onboard management positions. He underwent various training programs, earning certifications in Safety on Board and USPH (United States Public Health) Standards. He was also awarded the Certified Hospitality Supervisor (C.H.S.) certificate by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, USA. As an educator, Mr. Banta has been imparting teaching and training since 2011. He has participated in various workshops, including the Direct Trainers Skills (D.T.S.) Course conducted by the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India. He is a Certified Learning Facilitator (CLF) by NCHMCT, Noida. Mr. Banta actively participates in development programs and has been nominated as a member of the Board of Studies for various universities. His contributions to academics, student development and social work have been recognized by several organizations. |
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Mr. Romi Sharma is a seasoned hospitality professional with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from CT IHM, Jalandhar, and a Master's degree in Tourism Management. With over 17 years of experience, Mr. Sharma has held various positions at esteemed hotel groups, like Radisson, Fortune by ITC, Sarovar, and Parador Hotel. He has enhanced his teaching and training skills by completing the Certified Learning Facilitator (CLF) program, certified by NCHMCT, Noida. Mr. Sharma has received recognition for his outstanding contributions, including a Certificate of Appreciation from the Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur, HP for his role in promoting Himachali Pak Kala Spardha. Since 2015, he has been dedicated to imparting teaching and training, and has actively participated in various workshops, seminars, and training programs. |
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Mr. Shashank Sharma is a distinguished alumnus of IHM, Shimla, and holds a Master's degree in Tourism Management. With over 11 years of experience spanning both academia and the hospitality industry, Mr. Sharma has established himself as a dedicated and versatile professional. His outstanding contributions to promoting Himachali Pak Kala Spardha have been recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur, HP. Mr. Sharma has also enhanced his skills through participation in various workshops, seminars, and training programs. |
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Mr. Parnish Kumar is a hospitality professional with a strong educational background, holding a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from HNBG University, Uttrakhand, and a Master's degree in Tourism and Travel Management. With a balanced blend of industry and academic experience, Mr. Kumar has worked in the hospitality sector for 5 years and has taught for 11 years. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Kumar serves as the coordinator for Hunar Se Rozgar Tak and STC Coordinator at IHM, Hamirpur, demonstrating his commitment to student development and skill-building initiatives. |
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Mr. Rakesh Patyal is a seasoned hospitality educator, holding a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from Mangalore University and a Master's degree in Tourism Management. With 14 years of academic experience in various Hotel Management Institutes, Mr. Patyal has been imparting teaching and training at IHM Hamirpur since 2015, sharing his expertise and guiding the next generation of hospitality professionals. |
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Mr. Vikrant Chauhan is a distinguished alumnus of Srinivas College of Hotel Management, Mangalore, and holds a Master's degree in Tourism Management. With 14 years of culinary expertise in Food Production, Mr. Chauhan has worked at various levels with The Emirates Lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
Since 2014, he has been sharing his industry insights and expertise with students at IHM Hamirpur, imparting teaching and training in culinary arts.
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Mr. Ajay Kumar is a seasoned hospitality professional with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from HNBG University, Uttrakhand, and a Master's degree in Tourism Management. With over 17 years of experience in both the hotel industry and academia, Mr. Kumar brings a wealth of knowledge to his teaching role. Prior to joining IHM Hamirpur in 2015, he worked with Marriott International, a global hospitality leader. Currently, Mr. Kumar imparts teaching and training at IHM Hamirpur, sharing his industry expertise with the next generation of hospitality professionals. |
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Mr. Gunjan Umakant is a distinguished alumnus of IHM Gwalior, holding dual Master's Degrees in Business Administration and Tourism & Travel Management. With over 14 years of experience in the hotel industry and academia, Mr. Umakant brings a wealth of expertise to his role. His industry tenure includes stints with esteemed hospitality groups, such as The Oberoi Group and Radisson, Shimla. Mr. Umakant has also successfully completed the prestigious Supervisor Development Program (SDP) from The Oberoi, Amarvilas. Additionally, he has participated in various workshops, seminars, and training programs to stay updated on industry trends. Currently, Mr. Umakant is a faculty member at IHM Hamirpur, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with students.
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Mr. Aashish Bhardwaj is hospitality professional with a strong educational foundation, holding degree in Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality Management from CGC Landran, Mohali. With 13 years of experience spanning the hotel industry and academia, Mr. Bhardwaj has developed a unique blend of practical and theoretical expertise. His industry experience includes tenure with renowned hospitality brands such as Ramada Jalandhar and Exotic Times Club. |
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Mr. Pankaj Kumar is a seasoned hospitality educator, possessing a strong academic background in hospitality management. He holds B.Sc. degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from Panjab University, M.Sc. degree in HMCT from Karnataka State Open University and a Master's degree in Tourism & Travel Management, from IGNOU. Additionally, Mr. Kumar has specialized training in culinary arts, having earned a Diploma in Food Production from CIHM, Chandigarh. With over 12 years of academic experience, Mr. Kumar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his teaching role. |
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Mr. Naresh is a seasoned hospitality professional, holding a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from CTIHM, Jalandhar. With an impressive 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Naresh has worked with several esteemed organizations, including: Taj Hotel, Host International Inc, Dubai, The BrewMaster, Hotel Sunbeam, Chandigarh Prior to joining IHM Hamirpur, Mr. Naresh gained valuable international exposure and industry expertise, which he now brings to his role. |
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Mr. Ritesh Sharma is hospitality professional with a strong educational foundation, holding a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from IHM Shimla. With over 9 years of experience spanning the hotel industry and academia, Mr. Sharma brings a unique blend of practical and theoretical expertise to his role. |
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Mrs. Shakuntla Sharma is a multifaceted professional with a strong academic background. She holds a Master's degree in Library Science (M.Lib.) from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). In addition to her library science credentials, Mrs. Sharma is a postgraduate in Public Administration and Hindi, demonstrating her versatility and broad range of interests. Prior to joining IHM Hamirpur, Mrs. Sharma worked at Krishna PG College of Education, Dadour, Distt. Mandi (H.P.), where she gained valuable experience. |