Georgia Rapti

Accomplished Senior Horticulturalist and Landscape Architect with over 20 years of expertise in large-scale estate management, public green space curation, and hands-on site supervision. Blending advanced environmental science with high-level botanical expertise, I hold an MA in Landscape Design (UK) and an MSc in Natural Hazards. Proven track record in leading professional gardening and maintenance crews, executing complex planting designs, and managing large-scale sustainable workflows.

Expert in Mediterranean/climate-resilient flora, estate soil safety, and urban forestry mapping, with a strong background in hospitality-aligned guest relations.

Senior Landscape Architect & Municipal Green Infrastructure Lead at Municipality of Igoumenitsa & Amarousion (2017-01 – Present)

• Lead the spatial development, botanical concept design, and strategic lifecycle management of public realms, historic parks, and urban green interventions.
• Direct and supervise multidisciplinary gardening, arboriculture, and maintenance crews, conducting rigorous on-site quality and safety inspections.
• Head digital e-procurement workflows, authoring strict technical and biological specifications for large-scale plant production, nursery stock sourcing, and green assets.
• Act as Chairperson for municipal monitoring committees, auditing high-value service tenders and ensuring environmental compliance via national platforms.
• Manage the execution, financial tracking, and environmental auditing of high-budget EU-funded green infrastructure and sustainability programs.

Landscape Architect & Studio Owner (Self-Employed) at Garden & Floral Design (2008-01 – 2017-12)

• Founded and operated a premium private studio and floral boutique, executing hands-on planting, soil management, and high-end botanical curation.
• Developed comprehensive, climate-resilient planting plans, selecting appropriate plant species, textures, and varieties suitable for historic and formal layouts.
• Managed end-to-end estate workflows, including direct client consulting, meticulous budget estimation, and strategic international/domestic plant nursery supplier sourcing.
• Designed and curated elite-tier floral arrangements and landscape themes for upscale events and high-profile clients.

University Teaching Assistant & Lecturer at Technological Educational Institution of Epirus (2004-01 – 2008-12)

• Delivered advanced lectures and practical studio instructions for undergraduate students in Landscape Design, Deciduous Landscaping Plants, Lawn and Ground Cover Plants, The Water Elements in Landscape Architecture, and Technical Drawing.
• Developed strong presentation and public-speaking capabilities, ideal for conducting high-end educational estate tours and historical garden presentations for guests.

Geospatial & Agricultural Analyst at OPEKEPE (2007-01 – 2008-12)

• Conducted systematic field audits, land-use mapping, and office-based cross-checks of agricultural aid applications using GPS and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) against orthophoto maps.

Landscape Architect & Horticultural Consultant (Self-Employed) at Private Projects (2006-01 – 2007-12)

• Designed diverse residential and estate gardens focusing on biodiversity, spatial optimization, and high-end Mediterranean plant cultivation.
• Developed comprehensive 3D models and visualization layouts using architectural rendering software to assist stakeholders in decision-making.
• Managed end-to-end project workflows, from initial site analysis and material/plant sourcing to final hands-on planting execution.

Agricultural Technologist & Landscape Consultant at District of Thesprotia (2004-01 – 2005-12)

• Conducted on-site technical inspections and health audits of agricultural and landscape infrastructures to verify alignment with EU technical studies.
• Maintained and updated regional geospatial registries and national production databases for agricultural and organic compliance.
• Provided expert technical and environmental guidance to local producers on sustainable farming practices, organic gardening principles, and integrated pest management (IPM).

Master of Science (MSc) in Natural Hazards and Disaster Mitigation – University of the Aegean - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - National Observatory of Athens (2023-01 – 2025-12)

Master of Arts (MA) in Landscape Design Studies – University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (2002-01 – 2003-12)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Floriculture & Landscape Architecture – Technological Educational Institution of Epirus (1998-01 – 2002-12)

Postgraduate Certificate (e-Learning) in Natural Disasters & Climate Change – Hellenic Open University (HOU) (2019-01 – 2019-12)

International Diploma in Travel and Tourism – EL.KE.DI.M (2016-01 – 2017-12)