Leila Rishniw

Events Manager & Technical Development | Stylist

San Francisco Bay Area

About

I create experiences that connect people with technology. My foundation is an unlikely but effective combination: hands-on UI/UX and technical research work, and years of building genuine relationships with people in fast-paced environments. I've joined Workato as an Event Coordinator, where we're building the best AI community for events. I've organized events end-to-end, from managing full calendars and building industry partnerships to consistently exceeding benchmarks at Aritzia by understanding what people need and curating experiences tailored to them. On the operations side, I've led teams, trained new hires, and translated business analytics into decisions that actually move the needle. I understand the people in the room. I'm energized by community building, operational complexity, and events that don't just happen—they land.

Experience

  • Workato (7 mos)
    • Associate Strategic Events Manager
      Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Event Coordinator
      Jan 2026 - Jul 2026 · 7 mos

      Support and execute 2–4 events per week, contributing to end-to-end logistics from planning through execution Track and report on event metrics to measure performance and inform future development Coordinate cross-functional logistics to support Workato's AI Hub event strategy Build and maintain vendor and partner relationships to ensure seamless event delivery

  • Aritzia (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Atelier Stylist
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

      *Reduced hours to accommodate for new role. Lead seamless operations and coordination between sales and management in atelier Curate custom, elevated experiences attributed to preferences of clientele–evolve into lasting relationships Exceed sales KPIs set by company each week

    • Senior Style Advisor
      Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 · 4 mos

      Exceeded sales benchmark of $700/hr for 2 consecutive seasons (6-10 weeks). Curated unique experiences for each client leveraging extensive product knowledge. Led team by example, through exceeding what is expected daily.

    • Style Advisor
      May 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Experience Trained new hires in boutique’s core values and store operations. Flex in as floor management and sales management during peak hours of business. Curated unique experiences for each client leveraging extensive product knowledge. Consistently exceeded the SPH benchmark of $650 and ranked top two for season sales. Designated in specializations within the role.

  • Audit & Compliance Coordinator at Solen Energy
    Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 · 8 mos

    Coordinate schedules for supplier site visits across multiple clients, managing logistics to ensure efficient timelines. Generate weekly client reports tracking project metrics, timelines, and deliverables to maintain client alignment. Serve as liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and clients for visit coordination and issue resolution.

  • Free People (10 mos)
    • Senior Stylist
      Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos

    • Keyholder
      Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

      Led training teams for new employees and created a best-practices guide adopted across district teams. Maintained flow of the workplace as manager on duty, overseeing stylists and the sales floor. Developed end-of-day business analytic reports for district and regional managers. Optimized store operations to maximize efficiency for business success.

  • University of Vermont (10 mos)
    • Club Snowboard Team Event Coordinator
      Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

      Responsible for planning and executing events for the team. Most recent event was a private tour at the Rome Snowboards Global Headquarters. UVMST was able to get to know the Rome team and learn about the full end-to-end product production process involved for creating a snowboard.

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 · 5 mos