DRDana Rivas
@danarivas
Operations, contracts, and supply chain leader driving compliance, cost optimization, and scalable growth.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an adaptable operations, contracts, and supply chain professional with 8+ years of experience across legal, government contracting, and construction sectors, delivering operational excellence and contract lifecycle management.
I have led transformations that scaled revenue, negotiated vendor and subcontractor agreements, and ensured FAR/DFAR and certification compliance while implementing procurement strategy and process improvements.
I partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, and executive leadership to mitigate risk, manage budgets and procurement, and build repeatable SOPs that support long-term growth and regulatory adherence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
Zuleta Sheet Metal, Inc
Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Directed operational and supply chain transformation, scaling revenue from $4M to $15M+ through process improvements and strategic procurement while managing contract delivery, budgets, and compliance.
Contracts & Supply Chain Administrator
DirectViz Solutions, LLC
Mar 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years)
Administered full contract and supply chain lifecycles for government and commercial agreements, ensuring FAR/DFAR compliance and maintaining dashboards for deliverables, expirations, and invoice cycles.
Paralegal
Prince William County Attorney’s Office
Apr 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 10 months)
Conducted legal review and drafted deeds, easements, and agreements for land development projects, performing due diligence and coordinating approvals to protect county interests.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LULiberty University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Finance
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance, focusing on foundational business and financial principles.
NCNorthern Virginia Community College
Associate of Science, Business Administration
Earned an Associate of Science in Business Administration, covering core business courses and preparatory studies for transfer.
GUGeorge Mason University
Paralegal Certification, Paralegal Studies
Completed a Paralegal Certification program to support legal research, drafting, and case preparation skills.
Emmanuel Christian School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Graduated with a High School Diploma, completing secondary education requirements.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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