Luz Abad
About Luz Abad
Luz Abad is a Technical Writer at TELUS with extensive experience in instructional design, technical writing, and education, having worked at various organizations including BC Hydro, Forward Compliance, and Langara College.
Current Role at TELUS
Luz Abad is currently employed as a Technical Writer at TELUS. In this role, she is responsible for creating and managing technical documentation that supports the company's products and services. Her work involves collaborating with various teams, including developers, engineers, and product managers, to ensure that all technical information is accurate and accessible to users.
Previous Experience at BC Hydro
Luz Abad has a diverse history with BC Hydro, having served in multiple capacities. In 2020, she worked as a Technical Writer and Instructional Designer for five months. From 2018 to 2019, she was a Communications Professional in Burnaby, BC. Her roles at BC Hydro involved creating clear and effective communication materials, and instructional content, and ensuring the dissemination of technical knowledge across the organization.
Roles in Education and Curriculum Development
Luz Abad has extensive experience in education and curriculum development, having worked in multiple institutions. She served as a Finance Instructor at Langara College from 2017 to 2018 and a Business Instructor at Brighton College from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she developed and taught curriculum at eLearning Squared and Gaia Learning Inc. from 2015 to 2017. She has also held roles at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Vancouver Community College, YMCA Canada, and Ashton College.
Educational Background and Certifications
Luz Abad's educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Miriam College, completed between 1991 and 1995. She also holds a Provincial Instructor Diploma from Vancouver Community College (VCC), where she studied Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching from 2011 to 2012. In addition, Luz has specialized certifications such as a Life Coaching Certificate Course from The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology and a Food HACCP Plan Development certification from SAI Global.
Industry Contributions and Teaching Roles
Throughout her career, Luz Abad has made significant contributions to various industries through her teaching and curriculum development roles. She worked as a Bookkeeping Instructor at Vancouver Community College from 2014 to 2015 and as an Online Bookkeeping Instructor at Ashton College from 2013 to 2019. She has also served in several other instructional roles including Continuing Education Instructor at Burnaby School District and Math Instructor at The Art Institutes in Vancouver, BC.