Dylan T. Kelley
401-***-**** ️ ***********@*****.*** North Kingstown, RI
SUMMARY
Business and financial professional with a Bachelor’s Degree and extensive experience across financial consulting, investment evaluation, real estate valuation, and small-business operations.
Proven background supporting private and corporate entities with financial analysis, due diligence, accounting review, and strategic decision-making.
Adept in client relationship management, risk assessment, and cross-functional coordination.
Known for operational leadership, process improvement, and consultative advisory.
CORE COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Business Consulting & Advisory
Due Diligence & Feasibility Studies
Investment Evaluation (Equity, Debt, Real Estate)
Market Research & Valuation
Client Relationship Management
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
Small Business Operations & Strategy
Operational Leadership & Process Improvement
CRM & Workflow Management Platforms
Industry-Specific Portfolio & Valuation Software
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)
AS400, AOM, Calyx
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Atlantic Funding and Transfer, LLC, Warwick, RI 2006 – Present
Financial / Business Consultant
Evaluate large-scale investment opportunities and perform intensive accounting analysis for viability assessment.
Produce written financial assessments with recommendations based on cash flow, risk, valuation, and market conditions.
Serve as intermediary overseeing loans and stock purchases ranging from $500K–$20M.
Maintain accounting and distribution records for equity transactions.
Support restructuring efforts for bulletin board/OTC entities seeking growth capital.
Advise on conversion to public entities on domestic and foreign exchanges.
Lighthouse Consulting, LLC, North Kingstown, RI 2005 - 2017
President / Owner
Provided business development solutions to small and mid-sized organizations.
Designed operational procedures to improve efficiency, scalability, and profitability.
Conducted workflow assessments and advised on organizational optimization.
Advised individuals and corporations on purchasing, investing, and disposing of real property.
Conducted feasibility studies to quantify returns, risk, and investment performance.
American Appraisal Group, LLC, Warwick, RI 2005 - 2008
Owner / President
Owned and managed real estate appraisal firm serving 50+ banks and brokers.
Delegated appraisal assignments across New England and oversaw quality control.
Conducted customer presentations on valuation principles and market trends.
Achieved 100% customer retention over multiple years.
Owner Realty, Inc. / Loans Unlimited, Narragansett, RI 2002 - 2005
Co-Owner / Vice President
Managed 12+ realtors and loan officers; oversaw daily operations across multiple entities.
Developed advertising and promotional strategies which resulted in expanded market share.
Top producer in both property sales and loan origination.
Increased appraisal banking clients by 375% during tenure.
Morgan Stanley, Providence, RI 2001 – 2002
Financial Advisor
Developed customized investment plans for individuals, families, and businesses.
Managed portfolios of equities, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and managed futures.
Conducted educational presentations for prospective clients.
Maintained ongoing client communication to support retention and growth.
Suretrade, Inc., Lincoln, RI 1999 - 2001
Customer Resolution Specialist / High Net Worth Advisor
Supervised 50–60 representatives; trained staff on complex client scenarios.
Supported licensing exam preparation and regulatory compliance.
Managed high-net-worth client relationships.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Elite Express / FedEx, Warwick, RI 2022 - 2025
Logistics & Delivery Operations
Provided customer-facing delivery logistics to residential and commercial clients.
Adhered to routing standards, chain-of-custody protocols, and delivery documentation.
Ensured compliance with safety, timing, and accuracy requirements.
UPS, Warwick, RI 2017 - 2019
ODC Supervisor
Supervised 18–20 employees in international operations.
Oversaw receiving, packaging, and cross-department coordination.
Managed payroll and scheduling for assigned teams.
EDUCATION
Bucknell University
BS, Economics & Finance, cum laude
BS, Pre-Med/Biology, cum laude
Georgetown University / University of Rhode Island
MBA, Finance (coursework completed 2000)