Manuela Puzsoma - Deputy Head of Cruise Line Logistics

Q: Where is Manuela based?

Manuela is based in Hollern-Twielenfleth, Germany .

Q: What languages does Manuela speak?

Manuela speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Manuela have?

Manuela has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Manuela has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Manuela may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Manuela's latest experience?

Manuela's most recent position is Deputy Head of Cruise Line Logistics at Baste' & Lange GmbH .

Q: What companies has Manuela worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manuela has worked for Baste' & Lange GmbH and Columbia Cruise Services GmbH & Co.KG .

Q: Which industries is Manuela most experienced in?

Manuela is most experienced in industries like Tourism , Transportation , and Professional Services . Manuela also has some experience in Education , Healthcare , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Manuela most experienced in?

Manuela is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Human Resources , and Accounting . Manuela also has some experience in Project Management , Logistics , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Manuela worked in recently?

Manuela has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Manuela worked in recently?

Manuela has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Operations , and Project Management .

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Hollern-Twielenfleth, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

Deputy Head of Cruise Line Logistics

Baste' & Lange GmbH

Planning and ordering of truck/container loadings for the cruise fleet
Allocation of goods to loading units with optimal use of cargo space
Creation of B/L data, delivery notes, packing lists and invoices
Operational control of day-to-day business
Monitoring of delivery deadlines
Close collaboration with the key account, internal customs department and warehouse

Jan 2016 - Dec 2022

7 years

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Crewing Manager

Columbia Cruise Services GmbH & Co.KG

Back up line manager
Key account management
Start up planning
Project management
Implementation of crew department procedures
Selection, planning and monitoring of sea personnel for cruise ships
Preparation and adherence of crew budget
Career development for seagoing personnel
Spearheading start up recruiting initiatives for a fleet of 10 cruise ships
Conducting successful permanent recruitment drives for fleet-wide positions
Expanding global recruitment agencies to enhance crew acquisition strategies
Crew rotation and long-term planning
Planning and execution of crew changes
PIC for GDPR implementation
PIC for education of trainees
Monitoring of crew P&I claims, disciplinary cases and performance issues

Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Accountant

BGI Germany GmbH

Accounts receivable and payable
Control of vessel accounting and payrolls
Execution of money transmission

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

5 years

Hamburg, Germany

Crew Manager

V.Ships Germany GmbH

Selection, planning and monitoring of crew for up to 15 vessels (dry/wet fleet)
Crew rotation planning
Planning and execution of crew changes
Budget control and quarterly reporting
Accounting control (payroll and PDA)

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

HR Advisory Manager

PersOrange GmbH

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Stade, Germany

Office Manager

AED Notfalltraining

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Buxtehude, Germany

Crew Planner

NSB Shipping

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Chief Purser

Cruise Ship MS Delphin/MS Delphin Voyager

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

3 years

Hamburg, Germany

Operations Manager Crewing

PRONAV Ship Management

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Hotel Controller

Cruise Ship MS Delphin

Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

1 year

First Purser

Cruise Ship MS Delphin

Jan 1999 - Dec 1999

1 year

Wine Stewardess

Cruise Ship MS Delphin

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

2 years

Essen, Germany

Receptionist

Top Hotel Essener Hof

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Tourism, Transportation, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, and Food and Beverage.

Tourism

Transportation

Professional Services

Education

Healthcare

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Human Resources, Accounting, Logistics, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Operations

Human Resources

Accounting

Logistics

Project Management

Customer Service

Summary

As an accomplished Crewing/HR Manager, I possess extensive experience in recruiting across various levels, ranging from Ratings to Top Management.

My notable achievements include:

Spearheading Start Up Recruiting initiatives for a fleet of 10 cruise ships
Conducting successful permanent recruitment drives for fleet-wide positions
Expanding global recruitment agencies to enhance crew acquisition strategies

Skills

Ms Office
Various Shipping Related Programs
Navision
Various Ai Related Programs

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 1998

Hotel Zur Traube

Hotel Specialist · Velbert, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Tourism 17 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Deputy Head of Cruise Line Logistics, Senior Crewing Manager, Accountant

Main industries Tourism, Transportation, Professional Services

Main business areas Operations, Human Resources, Accounting

Profile

Created

December 2023

Last Update

January 2025

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Where is Manuela based?

Manuela is based in Hollern-Twielenfleth, Germany.

What languages does Manuela speak?

Manuela speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Manuela have?

Manuela has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Manuela has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Manuela may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Manuela be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Manuela would be well-suited for roles such as: Deputy Head of Cruise Line Logistics, Senior Crewing Manager, Accountant.

What is Manuela's latest experience?

Manuela's most recent position is Deputy Head of Cruise Line Logistics at Baste' & Lange GmbH.

What companies has Manuela worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manuela has worked for Baste' & Lange GmbH and Columbia Cruise Services GmbH & Co.KG.

Which industries is Manuela most experienced in?

Manuela is most experienced in industries like Tourism, Transportation, and Professional Services. Manuela also has some experience in Education, Healthcare, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Manuela most experienced in?

Manuela is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Human Resources, and Accounting. Manuela also has some experience in Project Management, Logistics, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Manuela worked in recently?

Manuela has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Transportation.

Which business areas has Manuela worked in recently?

Manuela has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Manuela's education?

Manuela attended Hotel Zur Traube for Hotel Specialist.

What is the availability of Manuela?

Manuela is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Manuela?

Manuela's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.