Diana

Diana Rivna
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SUMMARY
Experienced legal and operations professional with a strong background in contract management, HR oversight, and
team leadership. Skilled in legal research, compliance, strategic project and event management across tech, venture
capital, and international law sectors. Proven ability to drive organizational growth and streamline operations.

WORKING EXPERIENCE​
OneHealth Tech Corp. ​ Remote - Palo Alto, California, US
Head of Operations / In-House Lawyer ​ Oct 2024 - Present
●​ Draft, edit, and revise all contracts and templates to ensure legal accuracy and compliance to a healthcare tech AI
startup.
●​ Establish the legal founding and business strategy for a subsidiary new Venture Capital Fund. Advise CEO,
leadership, and investors regarding the process from start to finish.
●​ Consult on legal matters, legal planning, including handling disputes, negotiations and resolving conflicts.
●​ Oversee HR operations, including recruitment, interviewing, and managing approximately 50 calls per month.
●​ Supervise invoicing and ensure timely financial operations. Pursuing and finalizing sales deals.
●​ Lead a team of 12 across 4 departments, acting as their direct supervisor in all aspects of their work.
TA Ventures ​ Remote - Warsaw, Poland
Executive Paralegal ​ August 2023 - Oct 2024
●​ Provided comprehensive coordinational assistance to the executive, senior officials, management, and partner
teams of TA Ventures, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm specializing in tech, bio-tech, and AI sectors
across Europe and North America.
●​ Conducted thorough legal research to support decision-making processes, staying updated on industry trends,
regulatory changes, tax codes, and best practices in venture capital law.
●​ Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while
maintaining focus on legal accuracy and quality of output.
●​ Facilitated the expansion of the firm into the SEA and MENA investment and tech market by actively propelling
portfolios and establishing new affiliate chapters and strategic legal connections within the region.
W.tech​ Hybrid - Warsaw, Poland
Project Manager and Head Copywriter ​ March 2024 - Oct 2024
●​ Managed head CRM and additional community databases/chats, continuously vetting and integrating new
applicants.
●​ Led and configure an app for W.tech along with a third party contractor. Fully running the process, ensuring
deliverables and completed deadlines.
●​ Supervised external media and financial partnerships, averaging three collaborations per week, enhancing
community engagements and growth. Includes conference partnership coordination.
●​ Fulfilled all copywriting needs, including social media, contracts, and group communications, ensuring consistent
and professional public relations front.
●​ Finished negotiations on favorable terms for programming of a new application and a comprehensive partnership
process, moderate all forms of community communication and coordinate conference relations for chapter
members.
●​ Independently developed and delivered an App Store w.tech application (smartphone application and web portal).
Running the process by myself from start to finish within 3 months.
●​ Constantly coordinated between the founders, the core team, as well as complete management of 1 designer and 1
SMM intern.
QueedSA ​ Remote
International Law Compliance Paralegal ​ June 2023 - March 2024​
*Contact; company back in mechanical development
●​ Legally supported a German-USA-Saudi tech startup which specializes in energy efficiency appliances and web
applications.
●​ Proficiently navigated and applied international tax laws to support a tech startup's operations in multiple countries,
ensuring compliance and minimizing tax liabilities through comprehensive research and analysis.
●​ Mitigated documentation in regards to each country's specific regulations and oversee internal documents.
●​ Represented the company in person at international delegations and negotiations within Germany, Saudi Arabia,
Poland, and Ukraine.
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INTERNSHIPS AND EXTERNSHIPS​

Perspektywy Women in Tech​ Warsaw, Poland
Conference Organizer and Presenter - W.tech booth and Ukrainian Corner presenter ​ June 2024
●​ Served as a key organizer, delivering presentations, conducting personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions, and
effectively integrating new attendees into our community.
●​ Managed end-to-end logistics, ensuring smooth coordination and execution of the booth setup, scheduling, and
participant engagement activities throughout the conference.

EU NEIGHBOURS east​ Hybrid - Warsaw, Poland
Intern - Young European Ambassador ​ November 2023 - June 2024
●​ Developed and executed strategic communication plans to effectively convey the mission and initiatives of the EU
Neighbours East program.
●​ Organized and participated in events, workshops, and conferences to facilitate dialogue and networking among
young leaders and stakeholders.
●​ Contributed to the implementation of projects aimed at strengthening cooperation in areas such as education, youth
empowerment, and sustainable development.
●​ Utilized data-driven insights to enhance the effectiveness of projects and improve future initiatives.

Erasmus + ​ Sklene, Czech Republic
Youth Exchange Team Leader - Topic of ‘Body and Mind’ ​ November 2023
●​ Fostered an inclusive environment for participants from various backgrounds as group leader of a team of seven.
●​ Executed a program’s agenda, including workshops, cultural activities, and team-building exercises.
●​ Filled as a facilitator with the Erasmus + central office to handle compensation pathways for the entire team.

Erasmus + International Conference ‘Return to Hague - Return to Peace’
(Sent as a Representative from NGO ‘Women’s League’)​ Hague, Netherlands
Participant ​ November 2023
●​ Underwent a major selection process to be chosen to be fully sponsored at the yearly international peacebuilding
conference, and to be a part of the presenting delegation for Ukraine by the NGO and MFA of Ukraine.
●​ Represented Ukrainian interests in discussions and moderated debates, while expanding one's network with
established professionals in the field of international humanitarian law and geopolitical experts.
●​ Presented on various topics in the International Criminal Court, European Parliament, MFA of the Netherlands.

Academy of Young Technicians
(German-Polish Youth Office)​ Gdansk, Poland
Team Leader ​ October 2023
●​ Attended coding, electrical and mechanical engineering classes from the nation's #1 STEM academy under a youth
meeting program.
●​ Contributed to trilateral cultural projects with other participants within the local engineering network.
●​ Acted as group leader of team of 3.

Erasmus + ​ Antalya, Turkey
Youth Exchange - Topic of ‘Citizenship and Government Forms’ ​ June 2023
●​ Engaged in interactive workshops, discussions, and cultural activities on the topic.
●​ Developed, and continue maintaining, cross-cultural communication skills with other participants.

International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Association, Inc.
(ICUAS Conference 2023)​ Warsaw, Poland
Conference Assistant ​ May 2023
●​ Contributed to successful networking events, provided administrative support, and addressed attendees inquiries
throughout the events.
●​ Worked in a diverse team to streamline event logistics, leading to superb international networking events, which
resulted in establishing lasting professional connections for all involved.
DCPS Global Ed ​ San Juan, Puerto Rico, US
Study Abroad - ‘Spanish Language and Literature’ ​ June 2022 - July 2022
●​ Awarded a free study abroad trip to students who showcased exemplary mastery of Spanish.
●​ Underwent a major selection process.

Coding & Robotics Camp ​ Washington D.C., US
(In partnership with Apple and ValidaTek)
Participant ​ Summer of 2019, 2021
●​ Designed a robot hand that reproduced handwriting styles. Programmed a replica of a three-story elevator.
●​ Presented the results to sponsors of the event and faculty of the Georgetown University STEM Department.

EDUCATION
Lazarski University ​ Warsaw, Poland
BA of ‘Law in International Relations and Business’ ​
●​ Specialization in ‘International Business and Finance’.
●​ GPA: 5.3/5
●​ Class President, Rector's Scholarship, Debate Club President (Speaker of the Tournament - Fall 2022), Foreign
Affairs Club.

Woodrow Wilson High School (now renamed Jackson-Reed High School) ​ Washington D.C., US
Completed early graduation (3 years instead of 4) ​
●​ GPA: 4.20 (weighted)​ ​
●​ Honor Roll, Wilson International Studies Program (WISP) Graduate, Dual Enrollment Selectee (Marymount
University - Spring 2022), AP Scholar, Speech and Debate Team President, Student Newspaper Editor-in-Chief.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
NGO Membership:
‘Development and Initiative’ ​ May 2023 - Present
‘Forward for Future (F4F)’ ​ August 2023 - Present​
‘W.tech’ ​ August 2023 - Present
‘Women’s League’ ​ September 2023 - Present​

LANGUAGES

●​ English: Native proficiency/C2
●​ Ukrainian: Native proficiency/C2
●​ Russian: Fluent/C2
●​ Polish: Working proficiency/B1
●​ Spanish: Limited working proficiency/B1
●​ German: Beginner/A2​