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DeForest Mapp

DeForest Mapp

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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Helping to solve critical design problems around home and work - for a better way of life.


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Employment 

RBT, HOLDINGS, LLC, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architect | Project Manager

Project Design Architect | Project Manager
Oversees activities of designers, engineers and staff for retail, restaurants and medical facilities.
Key Achievements
● Designs and develops architectural plans, elevations, and construction documents for a variety of
commercial and residential projects.
● Works closely with project managers and construction teams to address design issues and
modifications during the construction phase.
● Conducted feasibility studies and site analyses to assess the suitability of proposed designs.
● Ensures compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
● Evaluates, validates, and manages project change requests.
● Utilizes AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite to create 3D models and renderings.
● Manages Temporary-Perm Staff

Aug 2015 - current
 

SUNFACE DESIGN STUDIO, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architect / Designer

Key Achievements
● Managed multiple projects, stepping firms, contractors, vendors and other entities through the design process.
● Co-determined project scope, schedule and budgets while meeting phase expectations.
● Managed contracts for consultants, contractors and vendors for project delivery.
● Conducted project meetings, site visits, final inspections and close-out for assigned projects.
● Responsible for estimates, budgets, purchase orders, project reviews and approvals,
● Managed the review and processing of change orders, requests for information, and invoice review.
● Responsible for helping developers analyze product specifications against overall need on design phases.
● Consulted clients on challenges in order to minimize costs of renovation.
● All design work done and coordinated through Architectural Autocad, REVIT and SKETCHUP.
● Managed Temporary-Perm Staff.

Oct 2010 - Aug 2015
 

PCA -- PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENT, Los Angeles, CA, US, Consultant | Project Manager

● Provided leadership and management of planning, programming of capital construction projects.
● Engaged in the assessment of facility capability and space utilization for multi-family conversion.
● Collaborated with other functions including Business Development and Real Estate Services.

Jan 2008 - Jun 2010
 

SUNFACE DESIGN STUDIO, LOS ANGELES,CA, Intern Architect

Managed activities of designers, engineers, staff and crew for high-end residences, retail and medical
facilities.
Key Achievements
● Supported project architects while guiding teams to create complete construction documents.
● Facilitated communication between the project team and consultants.
● Responsible for project detailing, drafting, quality assurance, and scheduling.
● All design work done and coordinated through REVIT

Oct 2002 - Dec 2007
 

PAUL FINCH & ASSOCIATES, Virginia Beach, VA, US, Intern Architect / Job Captain

Key Achievements
● Assisted in the preparation of architectural plans, sections, elevations, details, and presentation materials,
under the supervision of a Project Architect(s).
● Experienced in assisting in coordinating civil, landscape, structural, electrical & plumbing disciplines.
● Supported management in the construction process of over $120M worth of spaces.
● Provided knowledge of architectural specifications, addendums, RFI's, and change orders.
● All design work done and coordinated through Architectural Autocad.

Aug 1999 - Aug 2000
 

Education 

Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, Masters, Journalism

Medill School of Journalism

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
 

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, US, Masters, Business Administration

Concentration in Marketing

Sep 2000 - Aug 2002
 

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN , Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Aug 1990 - May 1996
 

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