Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Awards and recognitions
Languages
Timeline
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Adriana J. Vigilanza García

Adriana J. Vigilanza García

Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

Legal expert with extensive experience both in tax law and human rights advocacy, due to the convulsed political situation in Venezuela, her home country. Excelled in identifying legal solutions for intricate legal and tax problems in Venezuela Team worker and fast learner with strong communication skills. Accustomed to speak to audiences. Writer of articles in Specialized Tax Law Magazines, as well as in human rights and politics. Blog: www.adrianavigilanza.wordpress.com.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

HEDIS COORDINATOR

Mendez Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for reaching the goals of the Health Effectiveness Data Sheet federal program.
  • Educating the patients on the need of prevention for optimal health.
  • Scheduling appointments on behalf of patients to ensure they receive the required health care, per PCP recommendations.
  • Follow-up the patients fulfillment of all preventive tests required under HEDIS, depending on their age and gender.
  • Interact with health providers to ensure fulfillment of health effectiveness requirements.
  • Developed new methods to ensure fulfillment of HEDIS goals.

Director

Justicia & Proceso Venezuela
04.2013 - 02.2021

Human and civil rights advocate for the recovery of democracy in Venezuela.

  • Offered conferences on the origins and unknown aspects of the Venezuelan human tragedy.
  • Filed recourses challenging unconstitutional acts sanctioned by the Venezuelan regime National Assembly, in violation of the Constitution.
  • Challenged 2012 and 2013 Presidential elections before the Venezuelan Supreme Court under the regime control.
  • Challenged the Venezuelan elections system before the OAS, Human Rights Commission (2015).
  • Challenged the Venezuela elections system before the Venezuelan Supreme Court acting in the exile (2018)

Funding Partner

Especialistas Legales Asociados
08.2001 - 06.2017
  • Provided legal counsel to corporate clients in legal/tax matters, specially on hydrocarbons exploitation and telecommunications legal and tax framework.
  • Conducted thorough research on tax laws to ensure clients received the most up-to-date information and strategies.
  • Provided assistance in preparing income tax returns for both individuals and businesses, utilizing deep understanding of tax laws and regulations.
  • Invoicing for legal services.
  • Advisor to the Venezuelan National Assembly in the drafting of tax bills.
  • Advisor to Municipal and States governments in the drafting of tax bills.
  • Tax Law Professor in the Master in Taxation in the Central University of Venezuela and the Metropolitan University (2003 to 2014).

Legal & Tax Manager

BP VENEZUELA
01.1998 - 05.2001
  • Provided in-house legal advice in a variety of areas, including commercial, environmental and tax laws.
  • Assisted in contracts negotiations.
  • Conducted thorough research on tax laws to ensure clients received the most up-to-date information and strategies.
  • Provided assistance in preparing income tax returns for both individuals and businesses, utilizing deep understanding of tax laws and regulations
  • Participated in tax planning for the corporate BP holding, specially by the correct use of double taxation agreements.
  • Managed tax compliance
  • Reviewed tax returns.

Member of Legal Department

Lagoven, S.A. (Affiliate of Pdvsa)
07.1991 - 12.1997

Provided legal advice to major oil industry projects. Dealt with commercial, environmental and tax matters. Due to outstanding performance, was granted a scholarship to pursue a Master in Comparative Law in New York University, in 1993-1994.

Tax Assistant I

Price Waterhouse Venezuela
02.1989 - 06.1991
  • Assisted with IRS audits, gathering necessary documentation and successfully resolving issues on behalf of clients.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex tax returns accurately and efficiently.
  • Conducted thorough research on tax laws to ensure clients received the most up-to-date information and strategies.
  • Provided assistance in preparing income tax returns for both individuals and businesses, utilizing deep understanding of tax laws and regulations.

Education

Master of Laws - Overview of American Legal System

MASTER IN COMPARATIVE JURISPRUDENCE
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
05-1994

Master in Tax Law - Tax Law

Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
07-1989

J.D. - Laws

Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
04-1984

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Schedule management
  • Team coordination
  • Task prioritization
  • Communication skills
  • Capable of solving complex legal and tax issues

Accomplishments

  • Was promoted to the HEDIS Coordinator position within 3 month of having been hired by Mendez Medical Center. This primary care physician practice gained a 4.5 Stars score (5 Stars being the highest score), for the first time, from health insurances evaluating the HEDIS program because of my decisive involvement in its completion.
  • Author of the book "Decentralized Federation: Myths and realities in the distribution of taxing power among Venezuelan political-territorial entities" (2010).
  • Appointed by the Venezuelan Association in Tax Law as representative of Venezuela in the Forum for Municipal taxation in Murcia, Spain (2006).
  • Holder of EB-1 US Resident Visa.

Affiliations

  • Venezuelan Tax Law Association
  • Justicia & Proceso Venezuela (NGO)
  • Ciudadania Activa (NGO)

Awards and recognitions

  • Awarded the Evangelina Carrizo Medal for women participating in the defense of democracy.
  • Awarded the City of Valencia Pin of Honor for the role in drafting the Organic Act of the Municipal Regime in Venezuela.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
French
Elementary

Timeline

HEDIS COORDINATOR

Mendez Medical Center
03.2021 - Current

Director

Justicia & Proceso Venezuela
04.2013 - 02.2021

Funding Partner

Especialistas Legales Asociados
08.2001 - 06.2017

Legal & Tax Manager

BP VENEZUELA
01.1998 - 05.2001

Member of Legal Department

Lagoven, S.A. (Affiliate of Pdvsa)
07.1991 - 12.1997

Tax Assistant I

Price Waterhouse Venezuela
02.1989 - 06.1991

Master of Laws - Overview of American Legal System

MASTER IN COMPARATIVE JURISPRUDENCE

Master in Tax Law - Tax Law

Universidad Central De Venezuela

J.D. - Laws

Universidad Central De Venezuela
Adriana J. Vigilanza García