Dylan Severance
Rocklin CA,
Summary
Analytical and results-driven professional transitioning into finance, with proven experience in operations leadership, risk mitigation, compliance, and financial tracking. Known for delivering measurable cost savings, improving processes, and leading high-performing teams in high-pressure environments. Experienced in budgeting, financial systems development, and operational decision-making, supported by ongoing coursework towards a Master’s degrees in Finance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
Beale Air Force Base
01.2021 - Current
- Accelerated professional certification by 9 months and led complex repairs on critical systems, preventing full asset replacement and generating $333K in cost savings.
- Designed and implemented the first financial tracking and planning system for a new organization, generating $3K+ in net proceeds and improving budget visibility.
- Led 360+ technical actions and 12 major asset overhauls, restoring 33 months of operational availability and supporting enterprise-level performance analysis.
- Modernized compliance documentation and implemented an expiration tracking system for 1,500+ regulated items.
- Selected by senior leadership to correct declining performance trends; retrained personnel and updated standard operating procedures in collaboration with external contractors; nominated for a senior-level leadership award.
- Identified and implemented process improvements in documentation and workflow management, reducing risk and increasing operational efficiency.
- Facilitated technical training on complex systems, delivering clear and impactful insights to prepare a team of 50 professionals for operational success, while ensuring training objectives were met.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ06-2026
No Degree - Leadership Fundamentals
Airman Leadership School
Beale Air Force Base08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ04-2025
Skills
- Operations Management
- Financial Tracking & Budgeting
- Risk Mitigation
- Compliance & Controls
- Process Improvement
- Cost Reduction
- Asset Accountability
- Team Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Support
- Logistics Coordination
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
01.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Finance
University of Arizona Global Campus
No Degree - Leadership Fundamentals
Airman Leadership School
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Arizona Global Campus
Awards
- Unit-Level Operations Excellence Award – Recognized as Top Maintenance Professional of the Quarter multiple times (2023–2025) for exceptional leadership, operational performance, and process improvement.
- Wing-Level Excellence Award – Earned Lt. General Leo Marquez Annual Award (2024) for outstanding contributions to organizational performance, compliance, and team development.
- Unit Support Professional of the Year (2023) – Honored for delivering exceptional operational support, improving processes, and mentoring personnel.