Ashley Parys
Lancaster,SC
Summary
Dynamic Regulatory Compliance Specialist with proven expertise at Shapiro in enhancing compliance programs and driving revenue through strategic customer outreach. Skilled in audit management and problem-solving, I excel in optimizing processes and ensuring accuracy in high-volume environments, fostering collaboration across teams to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Shapiro
08.2017 - Current
- Conducted internal audits of import entries for accuracy in classification, valuation, country of origin, duty rates, ADD/CVD, and FTA eligibility.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on liquidation issues, exams, CF-28/29 requests, and other post-release enforcement actions.
- Prepared, submitted, and tracked post-entry amendments, including PSCs, Protests, and Reconciliations to ensure compliance with CBP regulations.
- Communicated with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Partner Government Agencies (PGA), carriers, and importers to resolve entry issues and obtain necessary documentation.
- Managed high-volume post-entry workloads while ensuring accuracy and meeting CBP deadlines.
- Advised importers on best practices for compliance, duty minimization strategies, and documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve entry accuracy, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance programs.
- Implemented customer outreach program to inform customers of the pending IEEPA litigation, reviewed their entry reports, and made recommendations for a course of action to recover tariffs paid should the tariffs be overturned. This created a new revenue stream for the company.
Import Coordinator
BDP International
10.2014 - 07.2017
- Coordinated import documentation to ensure compliance with customs regulations and client requirements.
- Managed shipment schedules, optimizing logistics for timely delivery of goods across international borders.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate rates and improve supply chain efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced tracking systems for shipments, reducing delays and errors.
Customs Entry Writer
DHL Global Forwarding
03.2007 - 10.2014
- Prepared and submitted customs entries ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness, minimizing delays in processing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline customs processes and enhance communication.
- Trained junior staff on customs procedures and software systems for improved team efficiency.
- Developed standard operating procedures for customs entry processes, enhancing operational efficiency across the team.
- Led initiatives to digitize documentation processes, reducing turnaround time for customs clearance requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shield of Faith Christian Academy
Rock Hill, SCSkills
- Audit management
- Project management
- Global regulatory compliance
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Shapiro
08.2017 - Current
Import Coordinator
BDP International
10.2014 - 07.2017
Customs Entry Writer
DHL Global Forwarding
03.2007 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Shield of Faith Christian Academy