Women of the WooSox: Carlie Brainard
In honor of March being Women's History Month, all month long, we're celebrating the incredible women who make up the front office of the Worcester Red Sox. Today, get to know Carlie Brainard, our Sales Manager of Special Events.
In honor of March being Women's History Month, all month long, we're celebrating the incredible women who make up the front office of the Worcester Red Sox. Today, get to know Carlie Brainard, our Sales Manager of Special Events.
Your name and title/department: Carlie Brainard, Sales Manager of Special Events.
Where you're from and where you went to school: From Abington, Massachusetts. Earned undergraduate degree at Iona College, and earned graduate degree at Emerson College.
What your walk-up song would be: Good Vibrations by Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch.
Favorite sports movie: Fever Pitch.
A woman in the sports world whom you admire: Rebekah Salwasser, Executive Vice President, Social Impact & Executive Director, Red Sox Foundation.
If you weren't working in baseball, what would you be doing: Literary Agent or Publicist.
Advice you would give to someone who wants to work in this industry: Network! Reach out to professionals in the fields you're interested in, then do your research and come prepared with questions to have an insightful conversation. Before ending the conversation, ask for introductions to professionals in their network.
Your favorite thing about working at Polar Park: The people! Everyone is super motivated and excited about their roles, the organization, and the Worcester community, which makes work fun.