Yaya Dunn

I bring a diverse background that blends real estate, event coordinating, and leadership. Whether I'm helping someone find their perfect home, being the backbone of an event, or leading a team to a successful event, I always bring energy, reliability, and a strong commitment to getting the job done right.

Event Coordinator - Nine Orchard Hotel - NYC

(2023-06 - 2025-12)

• Supported planning and execution of corporate functions, weddings, and larger events, fast-paced
• Managed guest registration, RSVP tracking, and vendor communications
• Assisted with on-site event setup, menus, and email/ calendar management
• Showed event spaces to prospective clients, administrative + time management skills, problem-solving

VIP Events | Promotional Model | Brand Ambassador | Team Leader/ Captain - Julia Valler - NYC

(2023-06)

• Led and supervised teams of 13+ staff across weddings, corporate functions, and VIP events.
• Managed event operations, ensured seamless service execution, and strong team coordination.
• Represented major brands such as Essence, Lacoste, Fenty Beauty, and Hermès.
• Adapted quickly to high-profile environments, including San Vicente, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tiffany & Co., Daniel Boulud, and MORE!

Licensed Real Estate Agent - Casa Blanca RE - NYC

(2022-03)

• Results-driven agent, guided clients through rental and sales needs
• Sales, tours, offers, pipeline management, marketing materials, and closing the deal
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management, Calendar management
• Managed negotiations, inspections, walk-throughs, and closings.
• Prepared Comparative Market Analysis (CMAs) and maintained/ organized CRM lead flow, SLACK
• Connected clients with attorneys, lenders, and inspectors…

Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Assistant (Temp - 3 months) - Covington & Burling - NYC

(2022-03 - 2022-06)

• Assisted with Summer Associate Program events, drafted emails
• Supported the Legal Recruiting team by handling candidate correspondence & coordinated admin tasks
• Managed interview scheduling, candidate files, and documentation with confidentiality.
• Maintained databases, including viRecruit and iManage, for tracking applicant materials.

Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Leadership Studies - University of Southern Maine (2019-08 - 2021-05)

Associate degree - Liberal Studies - Southern Maine Community College (2017-08 - 2019-08)