Dami Adewunmi
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Fashion industry professional prepared to bring refined sense of style and strong work ethic to high-profile campaigns. Known for consistent ability to embody diverse fashion aesthetics and deliver captivating performances. Highly collaborative team player, flexible with changing creative directions, and reliable in meeting tight deadlines.
Professional painter with comprehensive experience in surface preparation, color matching, and application techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results in both residential and commercial settings. Reliable and flexible, known for maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Model
Pishi NCO.
Brooklyn, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained a strong social media presence to promote brands effectively, gaining thousands of followers and increasing engagement.
- Gained exposure for smaller businesses by modeling for local boutiques and designers, ultimately increasing their sales.
Runway Model
Women’s History Museum
Brooklyn, NY
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Attended designer meetings to determine guidelines for runway shows and presentations.
- Promoted body positivity within the modeling industry by encouraging diversity on the runway alongside fellow models of various shapes, sizes, ages, races and gender identities.
- Handled last-minute wardrobe adjustments gracefully under pressure while maintaining focus on delivering an exceptional performance.
Model
Denim Tears/Neva Wireko
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Secured repeat bookings through outstanding professionalism and versatility.
- Performed well under pressure in fast-paced environments like runway shows or photoshoots ensuring timely project completion.
- Networked with industry professionals at events, fostering valuable relationships that led to future opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with modeling agencies to secure favorable terms, ensuring balanced workload.
Model
Neva Wireko
Brooklyn, NY
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure.
- Remained focused, motivated and professional throughout long shoots and events.
Model
Office Magazine/TEMET
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated effectively with fellow models, photographers, stylists, and makeup artists to create cohesive and successful projects.
- Gained exposure for smaller businesses by modeling for local boutiques and designers, ultimately increasing their sales.
- Modeled wide range of apparel for online catalogs, contributing to increased online sales.
Server
Hook N Reel
Lanham, Maryland
03.2019 - 08.2023
- Memorized menu additions, changes and limited offerings
- Processed credit card transactions, gift cards and cash payments
- Took accurate notes detailing customer orders
- Restocked service stations to maximize availability
Model
Telfar
Brooklyn, NY
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Remained focused, motivated and professional throughout long shoots and events.
- Modeled wide range of apparel for online catalogs, contributing to increased online sales.
Education
Bachelor In Fine Arts - Painting
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY05.2025
Skills
- Social media presence
- Brand representation
- Posing techniques
- Glamour modeling
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Self-directed and motivated
- Creative thinking
- Oil painting techniques
- Underpainting techniques
- Professional attitude
- Hairstyling
- Physical fitness
- Audience engagement
- Taking direction
Accomplishments
- Taught at multiple NY public schools, raining from Elementary to High School, focusing on book making for the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, culminating in a student of mine winning the fellowship for the Queens County Division
- As an Unsigned Model, I have been represented in Magazines like Office Magazine, Modeled for Prominent Brands such as Telfar, Denim Tears, and have been featured throughout the websites to date, and have worked with well known Photographers such as Neva Wireko and Donovan Smallwood
Timeline
Model
Pishi NCO.
03.2025 - Current
Runway Model
Women’s History Museum
02.2025 - 02.2025
Model
Denim Tears/Neva Wireko
01.2025 - 02.2025
Model
Office Magazine/TEMET
11.2024 - 11.2024
Model
Neva Wireko
10.2024 - 12.2024
Model
Telfar
10.2022 - 02.2023
Server
Hook N Reel
03.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor In Fine Arts - Painting
Pratt Institute