David Brady Email & Phone Number

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Bismarck, North Dakota Area

• Assessed pollinator populations on behalf of the Habitat & Population Evaluation Team (HAPET) with an emphasis on bumble bees and butterflies.
• Balanced multiple protocols to conduct surveys including pollard walks, habitat classification, and to identify flowering nectar species.
• Collected butterfly, bee, and plant specimens for identification to species.
• Worked with the USFWS, NRCS, ND Game & Fish Department, and private landowners to conduct surveys on public and private lands across North Dakota.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

• Monitor monarch butterflies and their habitat as part of the International Monarch Monitoring Project.
• Balance multiple protocols to conduct surveys including pollard walks, transects and subplots to identify flowering nectar species and adult monarchs.
• Identify and search milkweed species to identify and age monarch larvae.Rear monarch larvae at varying stages from different sites to test for Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (OE).
• Work closely with a team of technicians, biologists, and land managers to collect and review data.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

• Presented educational and interpretive programs on the natural history, ecology, and management of the tallgrass prairie for ages pre-school to adult.
• Developed educational content ranging from pre-school educational programs (puppet shows!) to interpretive walks.
• Managed volunteers in education and service at the refuge including interpretive programs, transplanting seedlings, planting prairie plants, and invasive species removal.
• Developed an interpretation training program for staff, interns and volunteers to provide foundations in interpretation and program design.
• Assisted biology staff with bison and elk surveys, amphibian surveys, and developed a coverboard study to identify reptile species on the refuge.

Austin, TX

• Provide voluntary service in environmental outreach, education, and field research through a statewide naturalist program.
• Participated in regular bird surveys at Hornsby Bend, Balcones National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary, and regional state parks.
• Conducted surveys for the Endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler.
• Recorded amphibian and reptile observations with environmental data for the herps of texas program.
• Participated in monarch tagging and other outreach programs at Balcones National Wildlife Refuge.
• Get dirty with habitat restoration and invasive species management projects.

Austin Nature & Science Center

• Present environmental education programs to school and public groups ages k-adult.
• Present programs on natural history, ecology, geology, hydrology and astronomy.
• Develop and modify curriculum to meet scientific understanding and social perceptions.
• Handle amphibians, birds, insects, mammals and reptiles.
• Lead outdoor programs on caving, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking and scientific surveys.

Casper, WY

• Conducted amphibian and reptile surveys across Wyoming with research emphasis on boreal toads, spadefoot toads, and midget faded rattlesnakes.
• Planned and managed surveys with volunteers, technicians, biologists and other agency professionals (US Forest Service, WY Game & Fish).
• Collected biotic/abiotic data, genetic samples, Batrachochytrium samples, and voucher specimens.
• Handled venomous species.
• Operated and maintained 4WD vehicles in varying weather conditions.
• Hiked in rugged, uneven terrain ranging from 5,000'-12,000'.

Dobie Middle School

• Managed a 12-person tutoring program emphasizing Math, Science, ELA and Social Studies.
• Supervised 12 certified tutors.
• Assisted with lesson development and supervised its implementation.
• Instructed tutors in tutoring methods and instructional approaches.
• Tutored one-on-one or one-on-three when a regular tutor was sick/absent.
• Worked directly with the school administration on logistics, scheduling, and lesson improvement.

Dobie Middle School

• Tutored middle school students full-time in Math & Science.
• Worked one-on-one, one-on-three, or with entire classes on Math and Science lessons.
• Incorporated various instructional strategies (discussion, drawing, materials manipulation, personalization, etc.).
• Adapted lessons for ESL (English Second Language) Students.
• Led group discussions on instructional approaches and strategies.

Austin, TX - Statewide

• Led a ten-person trail crew in the construction and maintenance of trails in the state parks of Texas.
• Planned and supervised projects including tread cutting, rock work, corridor clearing, hazard tree felling, and trail feature construction (i.e. bridges, turnpikes, check steps with native trees and/or dimensional.
• Trained members in the safe and proper use of hand and power tools (axes, pulaskis, griphoist, chainsaws, augers etc.)
• Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment
• Operated ATVs, 4WD vehicles, and heavy equipment (Skid Steer, Roller Packer)
• Cooperated with Texas Parks and Wildlife Staff

Casper, WY - Statewide

• Diurnal and nocturnal surveys for amphibians and reptiles (VES, auditory, traps)
• Collected, organized, and entered data (GPS, GIS, weather, water quality, sex, metrics)
• Collected genetic and Batrachochytrium samples
• Greater sage-grouse lek surveys
• Native and nonnative trout surveys
• Black-footed ferret surveys

The Adirondacks

• Constructed and maintained recreational trails in the Adirondacks Park
• Employed GPS, compass, and topographic maps to best develop trails
• Cooperated with NY State Department of Environmental Conservation staff
• Used hand, power, and rigging tools
• Operated and maintained 4WD vehicles in varying weather conditions
• Camped for 5-10 day periods in backcountry conditions.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Worked as a member of a seven person crew, removed invasive species via non-chemcial means in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Job duties included data collection, topographic map and GPS navigation, Canoeing, backcountry camping for 8-day periods and cooperation with US Forest Service Staff.

Bachelors Of Science, Animal Ecology

Activities and Societies: Iowa State University Taekwondo Club Iowa State University Muay Thai Club Natural Resource & Ecology Management.

Education record

Spanish, Sustainable Agriculture