DYLAN MATNEY
Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Goal oriented, results driven professional with a background in communication, dispute resolution, advocacy, training and development, and high-stakes case management. Proven ability to navigate complex institutional systems, mediate conflicts, and influence outcomes through strategic documentation and relationship-based negotiation. Known for successfully advocating on behalf of clients in emotionally sensitive situations, securing favorable decisions, and translating policy into clear, human-centered guidance. Organized and self-motivated with the strong ability to multi-task and identify opportunities to drive personal and overall organization goals in both in person and remote settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College & Career Consultant
Dallas ISD/Academic Success Program
Dallas, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Navigate and guide clients through numerous complex university admissions, financial aid, and scholarship institutional decision processes.
- Successfully negotiated favorable outcomes through written appeals, supporting documentation, and direct engagement with external institutions, leading to at least 90% college enrollment each year.
- Secured over $50,000,000 in client scholarships over four years; Coached clients in negotiating with external institutions.
- Network with representatives from over 50 colleges around the US to develop exclusive partnerships & opportunities.
- Provide one on one advising and group workshops over topics including college applications, essays, scholarships, financial aid, and more.
- Assisted over 70 students annually in formal appeals through persuasive, individualized letters of recommendation.
Educator
Keller Independent School District
Fort Worth, TX
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Classroom management and daily presentation to support multiple learning levels and implement/oversee a large number of individualized learning approaches.
- Drove students toward increased success benchmarks across core subjects, such as math, science, social studies and language arts.
- Trained and coached over 100 students as well as administrators in new pedagogical methods and strategies to master teaching concepts, develop self-awareness, and improve self-esteem.
- Assisted and led administrators, teachers, specialists, and other stakeholders with day to day operations, training, and progress reporting to establish a clear path forward to meet organizational goals.
- Managed process and procedural improvement efforts to ensure efficient and streamlined process flows while meeting challenging time lines.
Education
BA - Communication Studies
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Client relationship building
- Training and facilitation
- Persuasion techniques
- Financial planning
- Workshop development
- Networking strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- UNT Alternative Dispute Resolution program with focus in mediation, negotiation, and dispute resolution in the workplace.
- Texas Teaching certification in English/Language Arts.
- Notary Public.
Timeline
College & Career Consultant
Dallas ISD/Academic Success Program
07.2021 - Current
Educator
Keller Independent School District
08.2017 - 05.2021
BA - Communication Studies
University of North Texas
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace Office Suite
- Zoom/Microsoft Teams
- Canva