Christine Buschmann Email & Phone Number

Maroochydore, QLD, AU

The Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) is the peak industry organisation representing Australian and International Members spanning national and global markets. The AFA contributes to worldwide consultation, collaboration and developments on behalf of all Members, particularly in the Australasian region.

Sunshine Coast

• I am helping companies to maximise their business success and access funding and support programs. My expertise includes key account management, regional economic development, stakeholder engagement, export development.
• Business Development
• Key Account Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Marketing & Events
• Export Market Development

Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia

Advocating for IML with Members, potential Members and the broader business community. Acting as an ambassador for IML’s products and services. Pro-actively engaging and networking with regional business and community leaders to identify and capitalise on opportunities to profile IML’s brand. Managing and promoting regional IML events including social.

Sunshine Coast

Managed grant funded Future Ready project and relationship with federal government department, provided member support, promoted memberships and sponsorships, managed invoicing, payments and account reconciliations (Xero), member newsletters (Mailchimp), and event registrations (Eventbrite), provided logistics and media support at trade events.

Sunshine Coast

As Member Liaison I played a key role in AIM's regional engagement strategy and was an advocate and ambassador for the AIM brand and vision. In my role I was responsible for the end-to-end event production, coordination and delivery of regional events and initiatives in collaboration with the AIM Regional Advisory Committee for the Sunshine Coast. I.

Sunshine Coast

Promoted Chamber services and provided member support via phone, email and in personal meetings. Sold memberships and sponsorships. Facilitated networking and introductions between member companies. Assisted with event management and logistics and provided on location support for events. Promoted the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, encouraged nominations.

Sunshine Coast

• MANDRA is an emerging leader in information technology specific to primary producers and the rural industry, both within Australia and globally.
• Successfully managed and completed Commercialisation Australia federal government grant and Meat & Livestock Australia grant projects, ensured all set contract milestones were met and the projects achieved successful.
• Ensured MANDRA’s operations were managed in an efficient and timely manner enabling the Directors to focus on business strategy and capital raising activitiesResponsibilities: Manage and oversee all company strategic.
• Business Development
• Marketing & Events
• Stakeholder Relations

Brisbane, Australia

Responsible for marketing campaigns, event management and stakeholder engagement. Promoting AusIndustry's business support and grants programs including Clean Technology Investment and Innovation Programs and R&D Tax Incentive. Temporary Contract (maternity leave replacement).

Gold Coast

Led team of 10 industry development professionals (direct staff reports) in the implementation of Gold Coast City Council's industry development and investment attraction programs. Managed development of strategic project for Gold Coast Marine Sector including stakeholder consultation and collaboration with Gold Coast Waterways Steering Committee and.

Tweed Heads

Established and managed Tweed Heads Export Hub as new regional office for the Chamber and joint regional economic development initiative of federal government agencies Austrade and AusIndustry. Initiated inaugural North Coast Business Road Show in collaboration with key regional stakeholders. Developed Northern Rivers Exporters Exchange as networking.

Brisbane, Australia

Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Trade & International Operations Division, International Aid & Development Business Unit. Led projects related to the development of networks and relationships with export-ready clients and key stakeholders. Developed policy papers, briefs and reports.

Sydney

Various positions within the Chamber's International Trade Division. Developed and executed assignments on consultancy driven fee-for-service basis, conducted market research, wrote in-depths reports and pre-feasibility studies. Contributed to development and implementation of regional economic development strategies for Sutherland, Hunter, Illawarra.

North Melbourne

Played significant role in winning and managing largest supply contract ever awarded by German car maker Audi to an Australian supplier. Key accounts included Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Volkswagen in Germany. Managed the development and tooling phase of two major supply contracts with German car makers Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

Frankfurt

Managed "German Automotive Representation" program and identified and captured potential export sales for portfolio of 12 Australian automotive suppliers. Managed Australian participation in 6 major international automotive and medical trade shows in Germany. Led first 2 official delegations from German car makers Volkswagen and Audi to Australia.

Rodenbach, Germany

German ICT Consultancy

Cologne Area, Germany

German subsidiary of major Japanese pharmaceutical company

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