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CHRISTINE (Tine) LUHNING

CHRISTINE (Tine) LUHNING

Manager
Tonbridge,Kent

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project planning and execution, results-oriented focus, and client relationship building. Proven track record in contract negotiation, health and safety regulations, and customer relationship management. Adept at crisis handling, customer service, and operations management. Skilled in budget administration, finances and invoicing, with strong business acumen and motivational leadership. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic planning and effective team collaboration.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Company Owner

Pets Are Life (Soletrader)
Tonbridge, Kent
06.2007 - Current

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  • Developed competitive pricing structures for maximising profits.
  • Reviewed and updated company policies as per industry trends and standards.
  • Created a customer-focused culture for improved client retention.
  • Implemented innovative product lines to diversify revenue streams.
  • Ensured compliance with legal regulations, maintaining impeccable business ethics at all times.
  • Established and successfully managed profitable business, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
  • Tracked industry and consumer trends to identify opportunities to boost sales.
  • Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.

Company owner

Personal Events Management Limited
Tonbridge, Kent
01.2003 - Current
  • Developed competitive pricing structures for maximising profits.
  • Handled crisis management situations, mitigating potential risks effectively.
  • Optimised flow and scheduling of daily operations for maximum productivity.
  • Collaborated with marketing personnel to identify and promote brand mission, values and vision.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Achieved increased efficiency with streamlined internal processes.

Manager

Formula One World Travel Limited
Biggin Hill, London
12.1993 - 12.2002
  • Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
  • Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
  • Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
  • Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.

Manager

Kroll Ticket and Hotel Agent
Stuttgart, Baden Wuertenberg Germany
02.1989 - 11.1993
  • Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
  • Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.
  • Identified growth opportunities through comprehensive market research.
  • Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Created digital file systems for all clients to use
  • Planned and organised fashion shoots for some clients
  • Worked the Sabre Computerised Airline System

PA to MD / Training Officer

Price Forbes Federale Volkskas Insurance
Cape Town / Johannesburg, Western Cape / Gauteng
04.1984 - 01.1989
  • Increased operational efficiency through meticulous record keeping.
  • Ensured timely responses to emails to enhance communication flow.
  • Drafted correspondence, enhancing corporate image.
  • Streamlined office processes to increase efficiency.

Education

Standard 8 - School

Deutsche Schule zu Hermannsburg
South Africa
09.1965 - 12.1974

Matric - Senior Certificate in Humanities

Pretoria High School for Girls
Pretoria Johannesburg
01.1975 - 12.1976

National Diploma in Microbiology - Microbiology - Cancer Research

Department of National Education
Pretoria South Africa
01.1977 - 12.1979

Skills

  • Project planning and execution
  • Results-Oriented focus
  • Client relationship building
  • Contract negotiation
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Customer relationship management
  • Crisis handling
  • Customer Service
  • Customer relations
  • Operations management
  • Budget administration
  • Finances and invoicing
  • Motivational leadership
  • Business acumen


Languages

English
Native
German
Native
Afrikaans
Advanced

Affiliations

  • Motorracing
  • Working with Dogs
  • Cooking

Timeline

Company Owner

Pets Are Life (Soletrader)
06.2007 - Current

Company owner

Personal Events Management Limited
01.2003 - Current

Manager

Formula One World Travel Limited
12.1993 - 12.2002

Manager

Kroll Ticket and Hotel Agent
02.1989 - 11.1993

PA to MD / Training Officer

Price Forbes Federale Volkskas Insurance
04.1984 - 01.1989

National Diploma in Microbiology - Microbiology - Cancer Research

Department of National Education
01.1977 - 12.1979

Matric - Senior Certificate in Humanities

Pretoria High School for Girls
01.1975 - 12.1976

Standard 8 - School

Deutsche Schule zu Hermannsburg
09.1965 - 12.1974

References

References available upon request.
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