Elfriede Faymonville

Retired from the Industry, Not the Adventure | Former Travel & Aviation Professional

Luxembourg

About

Broad experience in delivering business travel services in an international environment. Knowledge of practices and regulations of business travel management and airline passenger handling. Ability in managing and coaching people in multicultural organizations.

Experience

  • Assistant Manager Travel Services at Cargolux Airlines
    Nov 2002 - Mar 2023 · 20 yrs 5 mos

    Enhance the company's travel management by providing effective travel solutions Supervise all processes in relation with travel arrangements worldwide Responsible for the daily operation and tasks planning Training the team in new techniques and skills to ensure their competence Deal with legal passengers operational matters and regulations Develop and administer the corporate travel policy ensuring compliance Day to day budget responsibility Assist the Head of Travel Services with statistical analysis and reporting of travel expenditures Input by creation, testing and update of eTravel IT booking tool

  • Supervisor / Senior Travel Counsellor at American Express Global Business Travel
    Nov 1994 - Nov 2002 · 8 yrs 1 mo

    Responsible for the operation planning and task of the business unit Train and coach the team Make sure the reservations for business travellers are done efficiently Complete any service requests and sell related products such as car hire, hotels & transfers. Make the customer aware of their company travel policy, and communicate this to ensure adherence. Ensure customer traveller profiles and details are accurate Provide advice on visa, passport and security requirements Make recommendations for improvement to processes, technical or otherwise, to ensure maximum quality and efficiency.

  • Assistant to Station Manager Flight Operations at Sabena
    Apr 1992 - Nov 1994 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Reservation and ticketing agent at the airport desk Acting as assistant supervising the operations (check-in, load sheet, fuelling and catering) Ensure cooperation with the handling agent LUXAIR Luxembourg Airlines