Originally from Wisconsin with a degree in Business Management from Milwaukee Area Technical College, Dewon Jones moved to New York in 2004 to continue his education at LIM College in Manhattan where he studied Business & Fashion Merchandising, focusing on the business and marketing aspect of the fashion industry. He has established an extensive background in customer service, retail, merchandising, management, business development, public relation and marketing.
Dewon has years of experience working for Fashion Week as director of interns and as the primary recruiting liaison to models and designers, collaborating with other business professionals in the industry. As the lead event coordinator, he co-managed a new staffing agency created for college students and volunteers throughout the New York area. Dewon is regularly involved in the community by continuously working along side many different charitable organizations, marathon run and walk foundations, volunteer programs and local special events.
Familiar with New York City's neighborhoods, Dewon is dedicated to doing what he can to see those communities flourish. He currently lives in the Allenton section of Community Board 11 and is a Lisenced Real Estate Sales Professional at Weichert Properties. He is also the owner of DHome Decor NYC, an african inspired home decor company. Dewon enjoys networking and meeting new people with the interest of establishing new relationships and community building. A proud father who loves spending time with family and friends, he is also a wine enthusiast, cuisine devotee and lover of jazz and the arts.