Desmond Dunn

About

I started my career in high-volume sales and business development, where I mastered the art of negotiation, relationship management, and market analysis. Through years of strategic prospecting, contract negotiation, and stakeholder engagement, I built a strong foundation in client acquisition, deal structuring, and financial planning—skills that seamlessly translated into my passion for real estate development. My transition into real estate and affordable housing development was fueled by a deep interest in community-driven projects, innovative construction methods, and strategic problem-solving. I’ve successfully led site acquisitions, feasibility studies, entitlements, and pre-development activities for multifamily, student housing, and affordable housing projects. I thrive at the intersection of Creative community design, urban planning, and construction, leveraging my background to navigate complex deals, optimize project efficiency, and drive sustainable development. Today, my focus is on affordable and attainable housing solutions, with an emphasis on public-private partnerships, modular construction, and strategic land use. I am passionate about reshaping the real estate landscape by integrating financially viable, socially impactful, and design-forward solutions into housing development. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about affordable housing, real estate finance, modular construction, or urban development—I’d love to exchange insights and collaborate on impactful projects!

Experience

• Assistant Developer · F7 Development09-01-2020

  Worked as an Assistant Developer contributing to software development projects and supporting the development team.

• Sales Consultant · Weatherby Healthcare04-01-2022

  Worked as a Sales Consultant, responsible for client acquisition and maintaining customer relationships in the healthcare sector.

• Business Development Manager/ Licensed Real Estate Agent · New Haus Agency09-01-2020 – 04-01-2024

  Served as a Business Development Manager and Licensed Real Estate Agent, focusing on expanding business opportunities and managing real estate transactions.

• Business Consultant II · Fiserv Lending Solutions09-01-2019 – 09-01-2020

  Worked as a Business Consultant II, providing strategic advice and solutions to improve business operations in the lending sector.

• Branch Rental Manager · Enterprise Holdings08-01-2016 – 02-01-2018

  Managed branch operations, including overseeing rental services, customer service, and team management.

Education

• North Carolina Central UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

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