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John C. DeBus
967 Arncliffe Road
(443)570-1330 Essex,MD 21221 Jdebus1@gmail.com
Objective
Assume a leadership position in a dynamic, competitive and growth oriented culture where marketing and sales
initiatives align with business objectives and enable strategic growth.
Summary ofStrengths
 Communication  Marketing  Negotiation  Relationship
Management
 Sales Process
and Planning
 Leadership
and Strategy
 Presentation
Skills
 Revenue and Profit
Improvement
Experience
Advanced Fire Protection Systems, Linthicum, MD August 2014 – Present
Advanced Fire Protection Systems provide full service design, installation, testing and maintenance for all water
based fire protection systems.Founded in 2001 the company rapidly grew to its current size ofover 50 employees,
employing a strong work force ofdesigners, inspectors and installers. AFPS scope ofwork ranges from small
residential projects to large commercial and industrial jobs.
 Fire protection Designer: August 2014 – Present
o Responsible for overseeing all aspects of sprinkler system design and layout to adhere to the detailed and
specific national code (NFPA 13)
o Led and oversaw the “as-built” surveys team which provided up to date safety drawings to field installation
team to ensure design and architectural continuity.
o Chosen amongstpiers to attend a selective design class because of distinguished service
o Assisted the design manager in site surveys which led to new fire protection design application solutions for
new projects
o Led the drawing permit process with county officials to gain the necessary approvals for future projects.
SRBR, Inc. Consulting Engineers, Catonsville, MD June 2001-August 2014
Established in 1959, SRBR is a mid-sized full service mechanical, electrical and plumbing consulting engineering
firm. Employing a work force ofover 40 employees to include experienced engineers as well as quality draftsman.
• Plumbing Systems Designer: December 2010 – August2014
o Oversaw projectmanagementand design development ofmulti-million dollar projects.
o Responsible for establishing necessary design goals and then managing the projectto completion within
pre-established time frame.

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o Facilitated client relations and coordination through contact with the architects; as well as, the key decision
makers ofthe building/project.
o Implemented new design and projectmanagementstandards to raise projectefficiency and productivity
throughout the company.
o Selected to be sentto RevitFundamentals certification class because of distinguished service.
o Appointed to lead the Revit3D plumbing systems design development on the first 3D design project
received by the firm due to my ability to lead and perform under pressure.
o Responsible for conducting Site Surveys to determine efficacy of existing systems and location ofnew
system leading to the successful outputofdrawings.
• Marketing Department: May 2008 – December 2010
o Led the new website research and developmentfor S.R.B.R. and was assigned as the strategic point of
contact for the web site designer during the sites development.
o Responsible for gathering and formatting all of the needed contentfor each page ofthe company website
while overseeing the design ofthe site itself.
o Oversaw new customer developmentand retention initiatives through networking and marketing programs,
which lead to a 5% growth.
o Developed and redesigned all supportmarketing materials for field based teams; as well as, redesign the
company’s introductory customer literature packages.
o Led all aspects ofour market departmentto create a complete and comprehensive marketing solution.
• Auto-CAD Trainer/Instructor: September 2002 – August 2007
o Responsible for the training and development of all newly on-boarded employees.
o Responsible for the management, oversight, and evaluation of trainees work and productiveness.
• Auto-CAD draftsman: June 2001- 2007
o Hired as an HVAC draftsman and promoted to HVAC and plumbing for leading and overachieving
production and efficiency goals.
o Oversaw project management process to ensure strategic projects were completed on time.
o Appointed P.C.O. (principal cad operator) to take lead on various jobs after being recognized for
interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate others
Related Skills/Certifications
o Experience with software to including Microsoft Office, spreadsheet analysis, and database software.
o Specialized skills in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software, Hydracad and Revit 3d design
software.
o REVIT MEP Fundamentals certification from Imaginit Technologies.
o American Fire Sprinkler Association Beginning fire sprinkler system planning certification (AFSA System
Layout Training)
Education
o Towson University, Towson, MD
Bachelor ofScience in Business Administration, Marketing Concentration, 2008
o CCBC, Essex, MD Associate ofArts in General Education
o Avid boater and outdoorsman
o Head Coach ofgirls youth soccer
o Train and assisted in coaching/teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu