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
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
LSG Sky Chefs
SeaTac, WA
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Managed daily transportation operations supporting airline catering logistics 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
SeaTac, WA
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Oversaw entire terminal operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Managed all staff, including hiring, issue resolution, discipline, training, and scheduling.
- Implemented operational improvements to enhance workflow.
- Prepared financial and budget reports for management review.
Terminal Manager
Hanjin Global Logistics
Seattle, WA
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.
Business Development Manager
Transmark Logistics
Kent, WA
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Developed new business opportunities for perishables logistics.
- Prospected and secured new clients to expand company portfolio.
- Built strong relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.
Sales Manager
Airline Network Solutions
SeaTac, WA
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Managed existing accounts and pursued new business opportunities for Hainan Airlines.
- Set up new rate structure for Western Region.
- Negotiated contracts with key accounts to maximize profitability.
Operations Assistant
SAT Sea and Air Transport
SeaTac, WA
07.2009 - 11.2011
- Prepared documentation and coordinated space allocations with airlines and trucking companies.
- Supported outside sales as requested by management.
- Maintained accurate records for shipments and logistics.
Quality Manager
Hanjin Global Logistics
SeaTac, WA
05.2008 - 01.2009
- Oversaw airline SOP and quality procedures to ensure standards were met.
- Ensured warehouse buildup and office documentation for flights was accurate.
- Supervised warehouse and operations staff (5-20 employees).
- Provided training for new employees.
Cargo Sales Manager
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)
SeaTac, WA
01.1998 - 05.2008
- Oversaw 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
Kristiansand01-1986
Skills
- Managing customer accounts
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial reporting
- Closing sales
- Prospecting
- IATA Certification
- Compliance management implementation
- OSHA (regulatory compliance area)
- Organizational skills
- Team motivation (leadership skill)
- Managerial communication
- Senior leadership
- Procurement contract negotiation
- Sales - Sales experience (6-10 years)
- Process management
- Contracts
- Business operations
- Account management
- CRM system proficiency
- Delegation
- Budget planning
- Team management
- Team development
- Sales management systems proficiency
- Supply chain transportation management
- Ground handling
- Pricing
- Managing budgets in a finance role
- Warehouse safety management
- Analysis skills
- Objection handling (sales technique)
- Hazmat
- Decision making
- 3PL
- Freight rate negotiation
- Supply chain
- Achieving sales targets
- Operations management
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Safety Programs
- Aviation
- Warehouse management
- KPI Tracking
- Budgeting
- Business development
- Key Performance Indicators
- Logistics
- Transportation management
- Strategic partnerships
- Warehouse management system
- Customer service
- Upselling
- Expense management
- Transportation management systems
- General management
- Leadership
- Routing
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)
01.1998 - 05.2008
High school diploma -
Kongens gate skole