Zena Velasquez
About Zena Velasquez
Zena Velasquez is a Global Sales Enablement Instructional Designer at QAD, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in learning and development, specializing in creating on-demand sales enablement programs and content.
Work at QAD
Zena Velasquez has been employed at QAD since 2022, serving as the Global Sales Enablement Instructional Designer. In this role, she focuses on creating on-demand sales enablement programs and content. Her work contributes to enhancing the sales team's effectiveness and ensuring they have the necessary resources to succeed in their roles. Based in the Greater Seattle Area, she has been with QAD for two years.
Previous Experience in Sales Enablement
Before joining QAD, Zena Velasquez worked at Thales as a Global Sales Enablement Instructional Designer from 2017 to 2022. Her responsibilities included developing sales training materials and programs. She also held various roles at xRM, including Technical Writer, Project Manager, Instructional Designer, and Software Trainer from 2015 to 2018. This diverse experience in sales enablement has equipped her with a strong foundation in instructional design and training.
Educational Background
Zena Velasquez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Communication and Emerging Media from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. This educational background provided her with the skills necessary for effective communication and content creation in various formats.
Expertise in Learning and Development
Zena Velasquez specializes in learning and development, with extensive experience in both virtual and onsite training. She has a unique ability to distill complex technical information into engaging content across multiple mediums, including design, documentation, animation, and video. Her expertise also includes implementing platforms such as Seismic and Lessonly, which are essential for modern sales enablement.
Diverse Career Path
Zena Velasquez has a diverse career history that spans various roles and industries. She has worked as a Learning and Development Technology Specialist at Pilot Flying J, a Content Creator at Accelity, and an Instructional Designer at Zywave. Additionally, she has experience as a Flight Attendant with Delta Air Lines and has held positions in writing and communications. This varied background contributes to her well-rounded skill set in instructional design and sales enablement.