Marta Pesquera

Experience

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  GUHEKO Turismo, ocio y tiempo libre

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2009

  Camp Leader

  • Coordinated and executed recreational activities for over 30 kids aged 3-6 years for 2 weeks.

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  AYUNTAMIENTO DE LUMBRERAS

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

  Camp Leader

  • Organised and carried out 2-week recreational and volunteering activities for over 20 teenagers aged 15-19 years.

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  Instituto de Biomedicina y Biotecnología de Cantabria

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Research Trainee

  • Performed experiments to gain skills in histological routinary techniques studying limb development in mouse and chick embryos.

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  Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular de Plantas, IBMCP (UPV - CSIC)

  Nov 2011 - Sept 2013

  Research Fellow

  • Developed a research project (co-supervised by two independent groups) on plant vascular development.• Designed and conducted experiments, data acquisition and analysis resulting in 1 peer-reviewed article. • Communicated scientific data on 2 national and international conferences (poster presentations).• Wrote and secured grant funding for my research project and master's studies supported by "La Caixa" foundation.

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  Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

  Visiting Researcher

  • Conducted a screening in an Arabidopsis T-DNA mutant collection during a short-term research stay during my Masters' studies.

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  Gregor Mendel Institute

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2012

  Research Assistant

  • Executed a research project on plant Epigenetics and collaborated in an on-going characterisation project using histological techniques.• Conducted experiments, data acquisition and analysis.• Generated and implemented research protocols.• Wrote and secured grant funding for my 3-month internship.

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  University of Geneva

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2014

  Junior Scientist

  • Planned, designed, conducted and coordinated a research project on seed germination.• Performed experiments and data analysis. • Prepared clear and concise scientific reports and presentations for scientific meetings.• Attended 1 scientific conference.Some of my results have been published in a peer-reviewed article.

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  Université de Genève

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2021

  • Led an interdisciplinary collaborative project focused on the characterisation of metalloenzymes in plants resulting in 1 peer-reviewed article.• Designed and conducted experiments, data acquisition and analysis. • Generated and established protocols and trained colleagues working on different research projects.• Provided guidance and support to lab technicians on research performance and troubleshooting to ensure solutions and timely and effective experimental execution.• Optimized and implemented assays.• Communicated scientific data on 5 national and international scientific conferences (poster presentations). • Trained, mentored and supervised 2 Biology students in lab practices.• Co-organised 2 scientific conferences: hands-on in all aspects involving planning, logistics coordination, fundraising, budgeting and selection of guest speakers.• Ensured the correct maintenance of lab equipment.• Negotiated with manufacturers and suppliers obtaining beneficial and attractive price agreements on lab consumables. Show less

  • Scientific Researcher and Teaching Assistant

    Apr 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Laboratory support specialist

    Sept 2015 - Mar 2016
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  Amphasys

  Dec 2023 - now

  International Sales Manager

  • Develop and implement sales strategies in the plant breeding and seed production industry to expand market presence and drive business growth.• Identify new business opportunities, develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers and key accounts in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.• Manage customer acquisition, contract negotiations, sales operations and distributor support and relationships. • Conduct product demonstrations and represent the company at industry congresses• Provide market insights to internal teams to support product development and marketing initiatives. Show less