Dylan Barney
Ontario,CA
Summary
Founder and operations-focused business professional with experience leading day-to-day operations, evaluating risk, and managing complex transactions in regulated environments. Built internal workflows, vendor relationships, and documentation standards to support sound decision-making and consistent execution. Marine Corps veteran with a high-accountability, client-first approach and a proven ability to perform under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Operations Lead
Provident Investment corporation
WHITTIER, California
11.2022 - Current
- Analyze financial records, operational workflows, and cost structures to identify inefficiencies, operational risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Review vendor relationships and commercial agreements, supporting contract evaluation, vendor risk assessment, and operational decision-making.
- Develop and implement operational recommendations related to budgeting, resource allocation, workflow organization, and risk management.
- Manage ongoing client engagements, project scope, and deliverables, ensuring consistent execution, accuracy, and clear communication.
Co-Founder & Operations Lead
The American Lenders
Whittier, California
07.2021 - 12.2025
- Led day-to-day business and operational functions for a residential mortgage firm, overseeing client intake, documentation workflows, and transaction readiness in coordination with licensed loan officers.
- Designed and optimized internal workflows for loan file management, documentation quality control, and transaction tracking to improve consistency, reduce delays, and support business growth.
- Managed third-party relationships with lenders, escrow, and title companies, coordinating conditions and timelines to move transactions efficiently toward closing.
- Conducted transaction-level financial review and internal reporting to support operational decision-making and overall business strategy.
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
Oceanside, California
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Operated and coordinated military transportation assets in compliance with strict safety and procedural standards.
- Managed transportation logistics for personnel and equipment movements.
- Transported hazardous materials safely following established guidelines.
- Assisted in training junior operators on vehicle handling and safety procedures.
- Formally trained and qualified in the safe operation and readiness maintenance of individual and crew-served military weapons systems through unit-level training programs.
Private Investigator
Iunlimited
Huntington Beach, California
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted surveillance and field investigations to gather factual evidence for civil and private matters.
- Documented findings through detailed written reports, photographs, and video recordings with attention to accuracy and chain of custody.
- Organized and maintained case files to ensure documentation consistency and accessibility.
- Analyzed records and observational data to identify patterns and corroborate investigative findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Crime And Society
Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA05-2018
Skills
- Transaction-level financial review
- Contract review and coordination
- Vendor sourcing and negotiations
- Client intake and relationship management
- Mortgage operations and workflow support
- Analytical reasoning and issue identification
- Analytical writing and professional communication
Accomplishments
Meritorious Promotion to Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Affiliations
Black Student Association, Emory & Henry College
Timeline
Founder & Operations Lead
Provident Investment corporation
11.2022 - Current
Co-Founder & Operations Lead
The American Lenders
07.2021 - 12.2025
Private Investigator
Iunlimited
01.2019 - 05.2020
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
05.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Crime And Society
Emory & Henry College