GLENN LEONARDSEN
Transportation Professional
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Professional with experience in transportation management, bringing strong focus on logistics, fleet management, and safety protocols. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving operational efficiency, adaptable to changing needs and reliable in high-pressure environments. Adept at optimizing routes, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Recognized for problem-solving skills and effective communication with diverse teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
LSG Sky Chefs
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Managed daily transportation operations supporting 300+ airline catering flights at a high-volume international airport
- Supervised drivers, dispatch, and support staff across multiple shifts
- Ensured compliance with DOT, TSA, airport authority, and company safety regulations
- Oversaw scheduling, routing, training, performance management, and corrective actions
- Reduced service disruptions by proactively resolving operational and labor issues
- Partnered with operations and airline stakeholders to maintain on-time service levels
Station Manager
Matheson Companies
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Implemented operational improvements to enhance workflow.
- Specialized in ground handling support for USPS TO FEDEX and other carriers
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed staff schedules for optimal coverage, ensuring excellent customer service and smooth operations.
Terminal Manager
Hanjin Global Logistics
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Led end-to-end terminal and transportation operations, coordinated fleet and dock activity, and improved operational efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance for 4 major International airlines and adhoc charters.
- Collaborated with 30-member team to create, modify and implement goals, procedures and policies.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize cost and increase profitability.
Business Development Manager
Transmark Logistics
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Developed new business opportunities for perishable logistics.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new growth opportunities for service offerings.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance client acquisition and retention.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
Sales Manager
Airline Network Solutions
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Managed existing accounts and pursued new business opportunities for Hainan Airlines.
- Responsible for new rate structure set up handling for Western Region.
- Negotiated contracts with key accounts to maximize profitability.
Operations Assistant
SAT Sea and Air Transport
07.2009 - 11.2011
- Coordinated logistics for shipments, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation.
- Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.
Quality Manager
Hanjin Global Logistics
05.2008 - 01.2009
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance service reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted regular audits to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in service failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate service quality and safety and address non-conformances.
Cargo Sales Manager
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)
05.2005 - 05.2008
- Responsible for day-to-day Sales and Marketing activities for Western Region.
- Managed overall budget and sales responsibility for WA & OR.
- Oversaw GSA's for CA and BC.
- Ensured marketing campaigns received maximum exposure.
- Ensured flight capacity limits were met daily.
Education
High school diploma -
Kongens gate skole
01-1986
Skills
- Managing customer accounts
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial reporting
- Closing sales
- Prospecting
- Compliance management implementation
- Team motivation (leadership skill)
- Managerial communication
- Senior leadership
- Procurement contract negotiation
- Sales - Sales experience (6-10 years)
- Process management
- Contracts
- Account management
- CRM system proficiency
- Team management
- Supply chain transportation management
- Ground handling
- Pricing
- Managing budgets in a finance role
- Analysis skills
- 3PL
- Freight rate negotiation
- Achieving sales targets
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Safety Programs
- Aviation
- KPI Tracking
- Business development
- Logistics
- Transportation management
- Warehouse management system
- Transportation management systems
- General management
- Leadership
Certification
- Hazmat Endorsement Present
- IATA Certification Present
- Driver's License Present
Languages
Bilingual
Norwegian - Fluent
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
LSG Sky Chefs
09.2022 - 09.2025
Station Manager
Matheson Companies
09.2017 - 06.2018
Terminal Manager
Hanjin Global Logistics
08.2016 - 09.2017
Business Development Manager
Transmark Logistics
09.2015 - 08.2016
Sales Manager
Airline Network Solutions
03.2015 - 08.2015
Operations Assistant
SAT Sea and Air Transport
07.2009 - 11.2011
Quality Manager
Hanjin Global Logistics
05.2008 - 01.2009
Cargo Sales Manager
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)
05.2005 - 05.2008
High school diploma -
Kongens gate skole