Cecilia Recendez is the President of YASS-Built, a pioneering Architecture and Construction Administration Consulting Services firm, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California.
Cecilia was a project manager at Bynum & Associates, a General Contracting and Construction Management firm. Prior to this, she honed expertise during a 15-year tenure at GMPA architects, where she played a key role in the development of numerous impactful projects such as Multifamily Residential structures, a memory care facility, and a significant non-profit endeavor. Since immersing herself in the field of Architecture in 1998.
Noteworthy among Cecilia's portfolio are her contributions to several monumental building projects in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Her responsibilities included overseeing the creation of shop drawings, collaborating on master planning initiatives with renowned architect Marc Appleton, and excelling in construction administration and management. Some of the iconic projects she has been instrumental in bringing to life include the San Ysidro Ranch cottages in Santa Barbara, The Vue residential tower in old town San Pedro, Beit T’Shuvah addiction recovery center expansion in Los Angeles, Palisades Memory Care Facility in Pacific Palisades, and Riverglen-II residential building along the 5-freeway in Los Angeles.
Cecilia combines her formal education at Woodbury University Architectural program with a wealth of 24 years of practical work experience. This unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world skills has empowered her to venture into entrepreneurial avenues as a consultant, while also nurturing her passion for Real Estate endeavors.
Presently, Cecilia is immersed in a significant project involving a 6-story low-income multifamily housing development in Los Angeles. In her pursuit, she is actively expanding her expertise in construction management, advancing her bookkeeping company, and delving deeper into the realm of Real Estate. Despite her demanding professional commitments, Cecilia remains deeply devoted to her family life, sharing joyous moments and creating lasting memories with her beloved 17-year-old son, Adriel.
Email: ceccec33@gmail.com