Lennard De Jong
About Lennard De Jong
Lennard De Jong is a Senior Network Development Associate at Flexport in Amsterdam with extensive experience in network operations and internships in aviation and operational efficiency.
Current Title and Role at Flexport
Lennard De Jong currently serves as a Senior Network Development Associate at Flexport. Based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland, he plays a crucial role in developing and optimizing the company's network. His position involves strategizing and implementing network improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
Previous Roles at Flexport
Before his current role, Lennard De Jong held multiple positions at Flexport. He worked as a Network Development Associate from 2020 to 2021 and as a Network Operations Associate from 2019 to 2020, both in Amsterdam. These roles allowed him to gain substantial experience in network operations and development, contributing to his current expertise.
Early Career and Internships
Lennard De Jong began his career with several internships that provided him with a diverse skill set. He worked as a Graduate Intern at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in Amsterdam for six months in 2018-2019. He also completed an operational efficiency internship at Soar Aviation Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Australia, in 2018. Additionally, he gained experience in Labour Time Management during a five-month internship at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance in Schiphol in 2017, and as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician intern at the Royal Netherlands Air Force from 2012 to 2013 in Eindhoven and Leeuwarden.
Educational Background
Lennard De Jong has a robust educational background in aviation and engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Aviation Operations from Hogeschool van Amsterdam, where he also completed a Minor in 'New Materials.' Additionally, he studied Engineering, Design, and Innovation at the same institution. Prior to this, he achieved a Secondary Vocational Education degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technician from Deltion College, where he studied from 2009 to 2013.
Experience in Sales and Coaching
In addition to his technical and operational roles, Lennard De Jong has experience in sales and coaching. He worked as an In-Store Salesman at Suitable Herenkleding in Amsterdam for three years, from 2015 to 2018. He also served as a Field Hockey Coach & Trainer at HC AthenA in Amsterdam for 11 months from 2014 to 2015. These roles have contributed to his well-rounded skill set, combining technical proficiency with customer service and coaching abilities.