Melissa Frew Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Responsible for updating the University of Waterloo urban forest data collection to measure and monitor changes in tree health over the years, emphasizing growth analysis- Tasks include measuring DBH of marked trees in numbered plots and adding new trees into the system based on finding coordinates- Manage a team of volunteers that help with in-field data collection

- Primary research assistant working alongside a Faculty of Environment professor for Conservation and Indigenous-based research projects- Projects include climate adaptation plans, water service delivery plans, and environmental curriculum revitalization- Developed research process skills, such as communicating rationales and findings, through working closely with the professor in charge of the project

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Conduct field and laboratory demonstrations of equipment and sampling protocols- Assist students in identifying insects, plants, invertebrates and other fauna- Update and maintain equipment inventory and online databases, such as wildlife cameras- Perform regular landscaping maintenance of naturalized gardens surrounding the laboratory and coordinate volunteers

Waterton Lakes Park, Alberta, Canada

- Worked in teams to reduce non-native invasive plants, using various conservation control methods such as herbicide application, biocontrols, torching, pulling, scything- Assisted with the White Bark Pine team to facilitate data collection, focusing on cone counts, saplings, and overall tree health- Preformed different monitoring techniques, such as management effectiveness monitoring, comparing effectiveness of different conservation approaches in controlling invasive species- Followed scientific field data collection protocols and recorded data accurately

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Created and delivered in-person interpretive programs to simplify the cultural, historical, and agricultural messages of Rouge National Urban Park and Parks Canada to diverse audiences- Engaged the public about camping possibilities throughout Canada by assisting in the planning of camping related events throughout the GTA- Supported the Visitor Experience team at Rouge National Urban Park by assisting with promotions, interpretation, and site maintenance

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Assisted guests with all plant-related questions and suitable plant selections - Maintained all plant material in the retail area, including but not limited to watering, pruning, and scouting for insects and diseases- Became very familiar with the native flora and fauna of Ontario, ranging from trees to small plants

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Managed a group of four e-commerce workers, including recruiting and training new representatives on company policy- Negotiating new terms with the store manager in the first month of new Covid-19 regulations- Create and implement systems and procedures for the online sales portion of the greenhouse to increase fulfilment time- Provided excellent customer service per the company’s guidelines whilecompleting all required tasks on time

Bachelor Of Environmental Studies - Ba, Honours Environment, Resource, And Sustainability Co-Op Student

French Studies