Montana Eck

Background

About Montana Eck

I am a resourceful, multi-faceted, and mission-driven professional with a seasoned research background, a history of informing climate response policies, and a talent for authoring successful grant applications. I combine over 6 years of experience leading integrated research projects for multiple high-profile organizations; generating strategic insights and climactic models that accurately reflect local risk; developing extreme value theory models to anticipate precipitation extremes in key global areas; and employing a tactical combination of coding, quantitative/qualitative analyses, and statistics to catalyze action and inspire top-down change. I excel at measuring the potential impact of various climactic events, authoring successful grant and funding applications, influencing and informing climate response policies, shaping integrated risk management plans, and training top-tier teams of research analysts. I am a supportive team leader with a strong ability to take charge of projects, train and empower others, and motivate those around me to do their best work. I believe a leader’s primary duty is to cultivate, professionally develop, and grow confidence in his team. I have the ability, expertise, and coaching skills to drive my team to success. I have the communication skills to clearly articulate my vision, persuade people to take action, and get the ball rolling in the right direction. Whether I’m sending out emails, communicating with a partner, presenting to a crowd, or anything in between; I communicate quickly, accurately, and effectively. Key Skills Research Development Strategic Planning Team Leadership Project Management & Oversight Stakeholder Relations Mentor/Coach/Facilitator Data Analysis & Visualization Spatial Statistics Climate Change Policies Trend Analysis Risk Mitigation Programming Program Management Communications