Contact
www.johannamead.com
www.linkedin.com/in/johannaemead
+1 954 540 5792
Education
Master of Professional Science in Coastal Zone Management GPA 3.933
Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
University of Miami (UM), Coral Gables, Florida
Graduated Dec 2022
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Magna cum Laude) GPA 3.973
School of Architecture, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Graduated 2009
Work Experience
Development Director
Ocean Grants Foundation, Florida: 2023 to present
First employee (part-time) for this organization that receives yacht donations, monetizes them and uses the proceeds to finance small environmentally-oriented start-ups. Assisted in all aspects of the operation including:
- Designed and create brochures and flyers for events and yachts available for sale
- Organized and managed public fundraising events for organization
- Attended local boat shows and developed relationships with yacht brokers to secure yacht donations
- Assisted with repair, preparation and staging of yachts for sale to prospective buyers.
- Researched organizations that are helping the health of the ocean that could be potential grant recipients
- Participated in decision process to determine annual grant recipients
Teacher’s Assistant
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida: 2020-2022
- Studied Sustainability, Risk Management and Coastal Hazards related to Climate Change in South Florida
- Assistant in Ocean Policy, Coastal Law, Coastal Management, and Federal NEPA Environmental Planning
- Collaborated with UM-Engineering department to adapt seawalls to include nature-based solutions
- Designed and developed a solution for including coastal mangroves into a sea wall
- Researched and analyzed sea level rise issues in South Florida for risk, and possible mitigation solutions
Senior Landscape Architect
Witkin Hults and Partners, Hollywood, Florida: 2010-2017
- Created graphic illustrations for design communication
- Created in AutoCAD schematic designs then design development and construction documents
- Designed, developed, reviewed and modified drawings for hospitality, residential and commercial design projects
- Developed schematic design solutions and concepts for complex urban planning projects
- Formed planting plans for dune restoration and wetland restoration projects in South Florida
- Participated and presented in various local government commission meetings on behalf of developers
- Mediated and resolved conflicts between opposing parties by presenting alternative design solutions
- Attended development sites for initial assessment and final inspections
- Managed multiple project schedules and prepared landscape budgets
Skills
AutoCAD for creating plans, designs and construction de
ArcGIS including a project detailing impacts of Sea-Level-Rise on septic systems in Miami
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for producing renderings
Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations to clients and the public
Microsoft Project for Landscape Project management and budgeting
Microsoft Word and Excel
South Florida Flora and Fauna Identification
Certifications and Memberships
- American Society of Adaptation Professionals
- FIU Chapter ASLA President (2008-2009)
- Fairchild Tropical Garden Volunteer (2008, 2009)
- PADI Advanced Scuba certification
- University of Florida Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Certified
- Taking LARE Planning and Design in early December
- Taking LARE Grading, Drainage, and Storm Water Management in early December
