Yany Rivera

About Yany Rivera

Yany is a professional with proven leadership experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing Industry and the United States Army. He has lead culture change in manufacturing facilities with up to 300 employees: focusing on safety, productivity, and people.He possesses extensive knowledge in leadership, project management, continuous process improvement, and training. His career is supported by dual Master and bachelor’s degrees in management. His certifications include lean manufacturing operations trainer, Lean Six Sigma White Belt, hazardous Material Instructor, and airframe and Powerplant license. He has implemented programs that increased productivity by as much as 50%, implemented lean manufacturing processes that reduced operational downtime by 14%, and conducted multiple global operations. He has been responsible for employing safety protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, exceeding KPI’s, and collaborating with multiple departments.He was also responsible for implementing a company-wide policy to support immediate emergency response to families impacted by natural disasters. His ability to connect two different organizations towards one common goal, allowed employees to help people in need without spending their earned vacation time to do so. He is passionate about helping people and has worked on supporting transitioning service veterans and their families. He started a veterans employee resource group chapter and lead the global diversity and inclusion veteran’s group for a global pharmaceutical manufacturer. He has established pathways for veterans to start new careers in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. He was featured as a guest speaker in a veteran transition focused podcast. He has also devoted his time to lifting others by teaching life skills and preferred employee conduct at the college level. He taught multiple classes to foreign dignitaries to help increase humanitarian aid response in third world countries. He is involved in supporting multiple charities and his local church. His charitable endeavors also include hosting foreign exchange students for year-long sessions. Yany has written several articles on LinkedIn and has been the recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. He lives in Clayton, North Carolina.You can contact Yany at y••••••••@gmail.com or cell:(94••••••60.

Experience

1. Special Assistant

   Uscis

   Nov 2024 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Developed and implemented production metrics to track Key Performance Indicators and support data-driven decision-making across multiple departments• Recognized by senior leadership for seamlessly managing and scheduling work assignments for 40+ displaced employees weekly, maintaining full operational continuity• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and community stakeholders, strengthening collaboration and enhancing public engagement• Oversee facility emergency preparedness, budget execution, employee workers’ compensation claims, maintenance operations, and property management, ensuring compliance and efficiency

Education

• American Military University

  Bachelor's degree, Military Economics and Management

  2007 — 2008

• Webster University

  Master's degree, Environmental management

  2010 — 2013

• Tarrant County College

  Associate's degree, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

  2001 — 2002

• South Miami Senior High

  Computer Graphics

  1989 — 1992

• Central Texas College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Readiness
• Leadership Development
• Special Operations
• Emergency Management
• Command
• Business Process Improvement
• Military
• Force Protection
• Team Building
• Management
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Project Management
• Interagency Coordination
• Top Secret
• Program Management
• Training
• Operational Planning
• Military Experience
• Dod
• National Security
• Microsoft Office
• Security Clearance
• Military Operations
• Leadership
• Army