MEGAN FRADY

• Monitored and documented marine and coastal species (marine mammals, sea turtles, bats, fish) to support environmental compliance and research.
• Exercised ALLSTOP authority for offshore oil and wind projects to prevent impacts to protected species.
• Deployed, operated, and maintained acoustic and visual monitoring systems (Mysticetus, Sailfish, SFV, NVD, GPS, IR).
• Analyzed passive acoustic data using RStudio and PAMlab (258+ hours), processing logs and tracking marine life movement patterns.
• Completed 90+ days at sea, ensuring reliable operation, troubleshooting, and recovery of acoustic monitoring equipment.

• Operated heavy equipment and power tools (mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, handsaws, leaf blowers, edgers) to maintain public parks in Asheville, NC.
• Identified and ethically removed invasive plant species (343+ hours), supporting ecological health and park safety.
• Led field crews in invasive species control projects and daily task coordination.
• Addressed community concerns and complaints with professionalism and clear communication.

• Restored forest ecosystems on private lands and within national parks through targeted invasive species control and habitat improvement.
• Applied GIS mapping to plan, document, and evaluate forest stand improvements and treatment areas.
• Logged 1,500+ hours identifying invasive and native species to guide removals and long-term forest health strategies.
• Operated chainsaws and forestry equipment for large tree removal and site preparation.
• Designed and constructed walking trails on private properties to improve access and land usability.
• Implemented chemical treatment methods for invasive plant management in compliance with safety and environmental standards.

• Monitored and documented protected marine and coastal species (marine mammals, sea turtles, bats, fish) to support environmental compliance.
• Exercised ALLSTOP authority for offshore oil and wind projects to prevent impacts to wildlife.
• Operated and maintained monitoring systems (Mysticetus, NVD, GPS, IR cameras) to track coordinates and movement patterns of marine life.
• Completed 113+ days at sea, conducting research and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Tropical Ecology Field Research – Peru & Paraguay

• Collected and analyzed ecological data on reptiles, amphibians, fish, scorpions, and macroinvertebrates to support biodiversity and population studies.
• Conducted habitat, diet, and water-quality assessments, including wetland identification, stream monitoring, and pollution evaluation.
• Assisted with safe capture, handling, and documentation of wildlife; contributed to scientific filming and photography for species records.

Invasive Terrestrial Plant Observer – Lake James Environmental Association

• Surveyed riparian zones for invasive plant species and developed site-specific removal plans.
• Created educational presentations and outreach materials for board members on invasive species impacts and management strategies.

Field Instructor – MYLES of Science

• Led week-long, science-based backpacking expeditions through the Appalachian Mountains.
• Taught students field ecology concepts, with a focus on salamanders, habitats, and observational research methods.