ASFANDIYAR JADOON
Chicago,IL
Summary
Trade Compliance and Regulatory Operations professional with experience supporting TSA-regulated bonded warehouse operations, personnel vetting, and federal compliance programs. Proven background in audit readiness, regulatory documentation, SOP enforcement, and access control within complex logistics environments. Experienced in collaborating with government agencies, maintaining compliance records, and ensuring operational eligibility in accordance with federal regulations. Strong foundation in transportation compliance, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety and Compliance Manager
CR Express Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Served as primary liaison with TSA for a bonded warehouse facility, ensuring adherence to federal security and trade-related compliance requirements.
- Managed Security Threat Assessments (STA) and controlled issuance, renewal, and revocation of TSA ID credentials.
- Administered access control programs for regulated cargo and secure warehouse areas.
- Led regulatory audits and inspections, maintaining continuous compliance and operational eligibility.
- Maintained detailed compliance documentation, audit records, and personnel vetting files.
- Developed and enforced SOPs aligned with TSA security programs and bonded facility requirements.
- Coordinated onboarding/offboarding processes to ensure regulatory compliance for personnel access.
- Trained staff on federal security, compliance procedures, and documentation standards.
Safety and Compliance Manager
Planet Logistics/Central Expedited Inc
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Work with fleet maintenance service provider on equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Maintain all company safety documentation as required.
- Coordinate and conduct periodic safety meetings with drivers of fleet to communicate safety performance results, various initiatives, and the overall importance of driver’s safety.
- Initiate company safety programs and practices.
- Create annual safety budget and monitor costs throughout the year.
- Work with department managers to ensure all safety and training programs are followed per standard operating procedures.
- Work with company recruiter by running background safety checks on all prospective driver candidates and filing DOT driver verifications.
- Ensure all company equipment in compliance with state and federal regulations, including registrations, IFTA, HUT, and all other legal documentation for operating needs.
- Work closely with facility maintenance manager and staff as needed to ensure all facilities are in good standing and safe operating condition.
- Other special projects and duties assigned as needed.
Operations Coordinator
C.H. Robinson
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinated high-volume domestic and international shipments while ensuring accuracy of shipment documentation and data integrity.
- Supported compliance with tariff requirements, contractual rates, and customer-specific routing instructions.
- Reviewed shipment details for weight, volume, classification, and billing accuracy to reduce compliance and financial risk.
- Utilized Navisphere to maintain compliant shipment records, event tracking, and invoicing documentation.
- Assisted in updating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in response to tariff changes, contractual updates, and process improvements.
- Identified documentation and process gaps that posed operational or compliance risks and implemented corrective solutions.
- Collaborated with carriers, brokers, and internal teams to ensure regulatory and contractual requirements were met prior to execution.
- Supported onboarding and training of new hires on documentation standards, compliance-sensitive processes, and operational controls.
- Maintained consistent communication with customers and partners to ensure compliant and timely freight movement.
Education
B.S - Communications & Technology
DePaul University - College of Communications
Chicago, ILSkills
- Proficient with Prezi, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Management
- Project planning
- Customer relationship management
- Project management
- Quality assurance and control
- Process improvement strategies
- Systems implementation
- Staff training and development
- Data evaluation
- Business and Operations Management
- Data Analysis
LANGUAGES
Urdu: Professional
Pashto: Full Professional
INTERESTS
Law, International Travel, Digital media, Media Relations, International Relations, Music Industry, Poetry, Sports
Community Service
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity – IL Zeta, Philanthropy Committee Head, 2019-12, 2021-07, Elected by my peers to plan to execute philanthropy, organize community service events, and foster relationships with local community service organizations, Work closely with all members of the Philanthropy committee and act as a primary channel of communication for the IL Zeta chapter and organizations in funding, organizing, and sponsoring various philanthropic events, Help bring ideas for community involvement to our local chapter to encourage members to participate in community service, Collaborated with project leaders and stakeholders to accomplish objectives., Cultivated positive relationships with support staff and school leadership through regular communication and dedication to campus safety., Scheduled, coordinated and held meetings, supervising volunteers and other community members., Collected more than $10,000 in donations in one semester as committee head for cancer research., Established multiple annual donation events that are still practiced at the IL ZETA Chapter of PHI Kappa Psi
Timeline
Safety and Compliance Manager
CR Express Inc.
03.2024 - 11.2025
Safety and Compliance Manager
Planet Logistics/Central Expedited Inc
10.2023 - 02.2024
Operations Coordinator
C.H. Robinson
10.2021 - 10.2023
B.S - Communications & Technology
DePaul University - College of Communications