Victoria Pohto

Victoria Pohto has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Victoria is currently enjoying life after working at Pohto, starting in October 2017. Prior to that, they were a Marketing Project Manager at Allytics since December 2016. From 2014 to 2016, they worked at REI as a Vendor Operations Policy and Compliance Manager, where they led a team of 6 analysts and was responsible for vendor policy, non-compliance remediation, and process improvement initiatives.

Before their time at REI, Victoria had a long career at Microsoft Corporation. From 2007 to 2014, they were a Product Marketing Manager, where they played a significant role in transforming Microsoft's certification programs and executing go-to-market strategies. Prior to that, they were a Supply Chain Manager from 1999 to 2007, managing multi-million dollar books of business and overseeing product launches. Victoria also worked as a Marketing Communications Manager from 1995 to 1999, focusing on retail product packaging.

Before joining Microsoft, Victoria had various roles at different companies. Victoria worked in Product Engineering at Trade Products Incorporated in 1994, owned a small business called Wee Luv Daycare from 1991 to 1994, and held multiple positions at Trade Products Incorporated from 1985 to 1991, including Quality Assurance Inspector, Production Manager, Machine Operator, Packer, and Rework Operator.

Overall, Victoria Pohto has a wealth of experience in marketing, operations, vendor management, and supply chain, with significant contributions to notable companies like Microsoft and REI.

Victoria Pohto earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Everett Community College, which they attended from 1993 to 1995. Victoria also obtained an additional Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the same institution. In terms of certifications, Victoria completed the Logistics Executive Development Program at the University of Tennessee in 2002. Victoria is also a Microsoft Certified Professional.