Naason Castaneda
Weston
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with 17+ years of industry experience seeking a management role. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, optimize end-to-end operations, and drive organizational growth through innovation, process improvement, and strategic execution.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Airfreight Supervisor
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Inc.
Miami
01.2021 - 09.2025
- Led a top-performing team, ensuring quality in service, profitability and performance
- Resolved service failures and billing issues
- Ensured SOP and KPI compliance
- Supervised team members in daily logistics activities and compliance procedures.
- Trained new staff on regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Led meetings to discuss process improvements and address operational challenges.
- Developed strategies for streamlining processes across different departments involved in export operations.
- Educated staff on import, export regulations and internal policies concerning international transactions, shipments.
- Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Contributed to achieving 400K to $1M in annual branch revenue over a four-year period by enhancing operational performance, client retention, and strategic growth initiatives
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Accounting, Sales, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Gateway teams to ensure operational alignment, financial accuracy, and seamless service execution.
Logistics Operations Manager
Fast Global Logistics, Inc.
Miami
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Directed all import/export operations (air/ocean)
- Served as TSA Primary Security Coordinator
- Managed warehousing, inventory, and documentation
- Built strong international networks with airlines and shipping lines
- Represented the company at Air & Sea Cargo Americas (2011-2019)
Logistics Operations Manager
LL Cargo LLC
Miami
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Oversaw international freight movement and compliance
- Led bonded cargo operations and temperature-sensitive handling
- Negotiated with clients and suppliers for logistics solutions
- Managed back-to-back shipments from Asia/Europe to Latin America
- Coordinated brokerage and customs clearance activities
Air Export Coordinator Manager
Interworld Freight Inc.
Miami
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Maintained global customer service and airline relations
- Managed documentation, inside sales, and new client acquisition
- Participated in TSA and STA for secure air cargo handling
Education
Killian Senior High School
Miami, FLSkills
- Team leadership
- Operations optimization
- Organizational growth
- Innovation
- Process improvement
- Strategic execution
- Compliance regulation
- Training & Development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operational alignment
- International logistics
Languages
- Portuguese
- Spanish, Fluent
- Portuguese, Fluent
Timeline
Airfreight Supervisor
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Inc.
01.2021 - 09.2025
Logistics Operations Manager
Fast Global Logistics, Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2021
Logistics Operations Manager
LL Cargo LLC
03.2014 - 05.2017
Air Export Coordinator Manager
Interworld Freight Inc.
03.2011 - 03.2014
Killian Senior High School