Arturo Nava

Experience

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  PDVSA Petróleos de Venezuela S.A.

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Corporate Paralegal

  • Supported the successful plaintiff team as an investigator in the Nissos Amorgos’s case, one of the biggest oil spills that led to an ecological disaster in Venezuela. • Audited and pre-approved 65% of requests for proposal for PDVSA’s western division.

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  Bingo Royal America Group

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  • Between 2003 and 2005, advised executives, senior management, and the board on legal matters to expand investments nationwide, resulting in the successful opening of two additional locations. • Controlled 70% of management agreement (gaming operations) with another partner and negotiated terms and conditions of the slot machines contracts, accomplishing a strategic alliance.• Obtained constitutional protection against the Venezuelan federal government at the Supreme Court to continue the company’s operations, avoiding financial losses and legal issues in the middle of the political and economic crisis of 2005, caused by unconstitutional business regulations that impacted the industry nationwide.Permanent legal adviser supporting the General Manager´s office | Responsible for commercial contracts, licensing and business negotiation, and point of contact for the legal holding with other partners | National government liaison in all legal activities | Governance of multiple departments operations to ensure compliance with the highly regulated gambling industry in Venezuela. Show less

  • General Counsel

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Chairman Executive Office's Assistant / Legal Adviser

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
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  Bingo VIP Club Show

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  General Counsel

  • In 2006, coordinated legal aspects of the casino’s sale and transfer of ownership without interruption of commercial activities and avoiding impact to employees, partnerships, and vendor relations.• Executed considerable changes to business operation policies, such as new business partner alliances implementations adding services providers, which resulted in a 23.4% reduction to the operating budget.

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  Disco Beat Internacional

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  Founder / Production Manager

  • Directed the production of successful nationwide gigs in Venezuela, negotiating with local and international talent, dealing with venues, sponsorship, contractors, sound and lighting providers, press, radio, and television such as Venevision and Globovision and many others.• Formalized strategic alliance and sponsorship agreements with Pepsi, Red Bull and Pernod Richard, increasing the company’s reach, yielding additional partnerships with venues, vendors, agents, and media. Show less

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  Private Practice

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2016

  Senior Lawyer

  • Advised and executed licensing agreement for the commercial use of the European brand Custo Barcelona for Aruba and Venezuela, promoting investments in both countries, and allowing open five stores.• Created hundreds of contracts and agreements, such as commercial, employment, and vendor agreements for Franchises, Hospitals, Casinos, Construction Companies, Diary Processor, Music Productions Companies, Fashion Brands, Car Dealerships, driving strategic decisions through effective leadership with expertise in identifying proactive solutions to mitigate and eliminate legal risks.• Handled Business Law, Business affair, Copyright & Trademark | Argued numerous pleadings motions and trials in Civil Courts and appeals at Supreme Court of Venezuela | Executed and developed Business Negotiation, Commercial Leases, Contracts, Incorporated Businesses | International Maritime Law | Extensive experience in legal aspects of contracts and licensing agreements, risk analysis, casinos, hotels, retails, franchises and the entertainment industry. Show less

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  The TJX Companies, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Customer Experience Coordinator

  • Led, mentored and motivated a team of around 120 sales associates to help exceed the company’s sales and customer services goals for the biggest nationwide store while complying with all policies and procedures, getting the award of “Team of the Year in 2019”.• Contributed to the annual sales goals of the TJX Rewards credit cards, generating additional revenues for the company by enhancing the team’s abilities to provide superior customer experience through promoting engagement, motivation, and teamwork. Show less

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  The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

  Feb 2021 - now

  • Director, Regulatory & Legal Affairs

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Contracts & Regulatory Affairs Manager

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Corporate Paralegal

    Feb 2021 - Jan 2023