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Contact
designer@johannamead.com
www.johannamead.com
1952 Madison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020
954.540.5792
Education
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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Magna cum Laude)
School of Architecture, Florida International University
Miami, Florida
2007-2009
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Associate of Architecture (High Honors)
Broward College
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
2003-2006
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Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance
Gorseinon College
Swansea, United Kingdom
1987-1989
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9 “O” Levels (High School Diploma)
Bishopston Comprehensive School
Swansea, United Kingdom
1981-1986
Certifications and Memberships
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Delta Epsilon Iota Honors Society
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American Society of Landscape Architects (Vice-President/ F.I.U. Chapter 2008)
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Florida Native Plant Society (Coontie Chapter)
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Florida Master Naturalist - University of Florida Certified
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Fairchild Tropical Garden Volunteer (2008, 2009)
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LEED – Studying for the Green Associate accreditation
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L.A.R.E. – Studying to take part A, B and D in 2011
Skills
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AutoCAD 2D ......................................................................................................
High
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AutoCAD 3D ......................................................................................................
Moderate
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Sketch up 3D .....................................................................................................
High
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Adobe Photoshop ...............................................................................................
High
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Adobe Illustrator .................................................................................................
Moderate
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Microsoft PowerPoint ..........................................................................................
High
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Microsoft Word ...................................................................................................
High
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Microsoft Excel ..................................................................................................
High
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Hand Sketching ..................................................................................................
High
Work Experience
Volunteer Landscape Designer
Habitat for Humanity
Jul 2010 – Oct 2010
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Oversaw a small community garden project in Boynton Beach from start to finish
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Completed an initial inventory and analysis of the site
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Delivered a presentation for the board at Habitat for Humanity to propose the project
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Presented alternative design solutions for the project
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Created a detailed design and plant list of native plants
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Staked out the design on the site
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Managed the volunteers on site as the garden was built
Acting General Contractor
Owner/Build Project
Aug 2009 – Present Day
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Oversee the complete renovation of 1940s home and garden
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Work with architect and structural engineer to create a Master Plan
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Design and produce construction drawings for the project
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Work with the City to ensure smooth passage of Master Plan through the extensive building department’s approval system
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Possess a thorough understanding and interpretation of all building plans
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Estimate, purchase and oversee delivery of all materials required for renovations
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Manage all contractors including roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pest control and window contractors
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Troubleshoot all issues arising during project
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Create landscape design and master plan using xeriscape principles and predominately native plants, ensuring certification from Naturescape Broward and the Wildlife Federation
Executive Assistant
Leggett & Platt Inc. Florida
2001-2003
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Reported to the President of Global Systems Group (a subsidiary of Leggett &Platt, a Fortune 500 Corporation)
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Arranged travel itineraries, maintained diary, organized flights, hotels, meetings and conferences
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Compiled reports, prepared proposals, created power point presentations
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Coordinated with all offices located worldwide
Office Manager
Classical Numismatic Group Inc. London
1994-1998
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Worked in company that dealt with ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman artifacts
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Assisted the Senior Director with management of the London Office
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Attended antiquity auctions in London and New York and tracked bidding patterns of competitors
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Acted as a liaison to the British Museum concerning rare and unusual antiquity pieces
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Prepared ancient antiquities for exhibit at international trade conventions
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Helped to design the company’s first website
Crime Scene Investigator
Metropolitan Police – New Scotland Yard
1991-1994
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Attended crimes scenes and maintained the integrity of scene
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Collected relevant forensic items such as finger-marks, fibers, glass, blood shoe-marks etc.
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Made fingerprint and finger-mark comparisons using a countrywide database of fingerprints
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Compiled reports and produced extremely detailed crime scene documentation for use in courts
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Gave expert testimony in court when required