Charles Eckert

About Charles Eckert

I am an accomplished finance & management professional with over 8 years of international experience representing the Department of Defense and the United States Embassy overseas, I possess a proven track record of success in navigating complex financial systems, implementing innovative technological solutions, and developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders. I have managed international support agreements across multiple countries in coordination with the DoD research agencies predominately within biotechnology. I have provided operational support to Special Operations commands training forces across Eastern Europe and Africa, specifically in Ukraine. Along with a Bachelor of Science in Business and SAP ERP Certification from Pennsylvania State University, I am well-versed and extensively trained in navigating a range of Department of Defense financial regulations. My expertise in Microsoft Office, US Treasury, and SAP applications, particularly Excel, PowerBI, and Navy ERP, has enabled me to effectively communicate complex financial data to executives. I have served in various leadership roles since joining the United States Marine Corps within the military and civil service, where I oversaw millions of dollars of cash accountability and implemented cutting-edge technological solutions to increase efficiency and accuracy. My combination of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills enables me to achieve results-driven financial expertise through persistence, flexibility, and an innovative mindset. I am most passionate about the empowerment of people to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of teams. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Finance • SAP • Communication Skills • Data Analytics • Leadership and Training • Crisis Communication • Government Contracting • Procurement • Risk Management • Teamwork and Collaboration • Process Improvement • Microsoft Office:| Excel | Project | Outlook | Word | Powerpoint

Experience

1. Finance

   Office of Naval Research

   Jan 2024 — Present

Skills

• Machine Embroidery
• Negotiation
• Data Analysis
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Screen Printing
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Finance
• Coaching
• Graphic Design
• Account Management
• Teamwork
• Facebook
• Direct Sales
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Social Networking
• Public Relations
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Accounting
• Logo Design
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• New Business Development
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Program Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Social Media