Laina Reed, MBA
About Laina Reed, MBA
Laina Reed, MBA, serves as the Manager of Global Sales Operations at QAD, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in financial analysis and operations, she focuses on improving organizational performance through data integration and the establishment of key performance indicators.
Work at QAD
Laina Reed has been serving as the Manager of Global Sales Operations at QAD since 2019. In this role, she integrates data from multiple sources to deliver ongoing metrics that enhance organizational performance. She is responsible for establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for both internal and external benchmarking of sales effectiveness. Additionally, she has developed globally consistent processes and reporting systems to improve sales efficiency visibility for executive leadership. Her tenure at QAD has included previous positions as a Financial Analyst and Senior Financial Analyst, contributing to her extensive experience in sales operations.
Education and Expertise
Laina Reed holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on International Business from the University of San Francisco, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background includes studies at KU Leuven and Universidad Pontificia Comillas, where she completed an Intensive Spanish program. This diverse educational experience supports her expertise in financial analysis and sales operations.
Background
Laina Reed's professional background includes various roles in financial analysis and operations. Before her current position at QAD, she worked as a Global Financial Analyst at Olam International from 2011 to 2014. She also held positions at UniversalGiving as an NGO Specialist and at the University of San Francisco as a Desk Worker and Supplemental Instructor. Her early career included an administrative role at Headworks, Inc. These experiences have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of sales operations and financial management.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Laina Reed has focused on improving organizational performance through data integration and metrics analysis. At QAD, she has successfully established and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) that benchmark sales effectiveness. Her development of consistent processes and reporting systems has enhanced visibility for executive leadership regarding sales efficiency. These contributions reflect her commitment to driving performance improvements within the organizations she has served.