Laila Thompson Wainer
About Laila Thompson Wainer
Laila Thompson Wainer is a Retail Sales Associate at The North Face and a Communication student at the University of Washington. She specializes in coordinating sports event promotions and has experience in event planning and talent coordination.
Current Role at The North Face
Laila Thompson Wainer serves as a Retail Sales Associate at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2022. In this role, she engages with customers, providing product knowledge and enhancing the shopping experience. Her responsibilities include coordinating on-field and on-court promotions, which highlights her expertise in fan engagement during sports events. This position allows her to apply her skills in customer service and retail operations.
Education and Expertise
Laila Thompson Wainer studied at Menlo-Atherton High School, where she earned her High School Diploma from 2015 to 2020. She furthered her education at Brown University, participating in the Environmental Leadership Lab in 2019. Currently, she is a Communication student at the University of Washington, pursuing a degree in Communication and Media Studies with minors in Business and Diversity. Her academic background supports her roles in sports marketing and retail.
Background in Sports Marketing
Laila has been involved in sports marketing through her internship at the University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletics since 2022. In this position, she coordinates gameday promotions and works closely with various teams, including spirit and mascot teams, sponsorship teams, and videoboard staff. Her role includes booking halftime entertainment and national anthem singers, showcasing her skills in event planning and talent coordination.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Laila Thompson Wainer gained experience as a Teacher Assistant at Captivating Dance By Nona from 2018 to 2021. She also worked as a Childcare Worker at Teddy Bears Loving Care for five months in 2021 and served as a Summer Camp Counselor at Songadeewin Of Keewaydin from 2021 to 2022. These positions contributed to her development in teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.