Marti Pottorff
Cornelius,NC
Summary
Hardworking, self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach. Strong interpersonal skills working with the public, students, professionals, with great attention to detail. Cooperative, positive team member.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scholar/Lab Manager
North Carolina State University
03.2018 - 07.2023
- Managed chemical inventory and equipment for laboratory, greenhouse and growth chambers.
- Collaborated in research projects to improve blueberry, cranberry, pineapple, spinach and banana.
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation for successful submissions to journals.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor undergraduate students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to accomplish research goals to improve resistance to anthracnose disease in chili peppers.
- Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at major conferences.
Library Associate I
Georgia State University
03.2002 - 05.2005
- . Provided reference assistance via e-mail, phone and Ask-a-Librarian chat service. Troubleshot and Ask-a-Librarian chat service. Troubleshot and managed electronic equipment.
- Supervised and trained computer student assistants.
- Head of committee to develop a new reservation software system for visitor computers (policies, procedures and training).
Sales Associate and Assistant Manager
Retail Brand Alliance
05.1999 - 04.2002
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Opened and closed store.
DeVry Institute of Technology, Library Assistant
DeVry Institute Of Technology
05.2001 - 03.2002
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Enlisted Service
U.S. Navy Active Duty
06.1994 - 06.1998
Education
Ph.D. - Plant Biology/Plant Genetics
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
DeVry Institute of Technology
Alpharetta, GA04.2002
Timeline
Research Scholar/Lab Manager
North Carolina State University
03.2018 - 07.2023
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center
09.2014 - 09.2017
Library Associate I
Georgia State University
03.2002 - 05.2005
DeVry Institute of Technology, Library Assistant
DeVry Institute Of Technology
05.2001 - 03.2002
Sales Associate and Assistant Manager
Retail Brand Alliance
05.1999 - 04.2002
Enlisted Service
U.S. Navy Active Duty
06.1994 - 06.1998
Ph.D. - Plant Biology/Plant Genetics
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
DeVry Institute of Technology
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