Demerise King Peterson

Demerise King Peterson is an experienced Fire Protection Systems Designer currently employed at Reliance Fire Protection, Inc. since December 2022, where responsibilities include preparing fire protection shop drawings, specifications, and conducting hydraulic calculations to ensure code compliance. Prior experience includes a similar role at Absolute Fire Protection, Inc. from May 2017 to December 2022, where Demerise reviewed construction documents and utilized AutoCAD for designing sprinkler systems. Additional background in design and creativity is evident from roles as a CAD Designer at Surface Print Source and Graphic/Textile Designer at Mandalynn Swim LLC, alongside earlier positions related to facilities management and safety at The Maryland Institute College of Art. Demerise holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fiber, Textile, and Weaving Arts from the same institution, obtained in 2012.