Michele Risko

Michele Risko, MBA, has a comprehensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Michele'smost recent position is the Director of Sales at Winebow, where they oversee sales in Upstate NY. Prior to this, they worked as a District Manager at Winebow, managing sales in the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and North Country. Michele also served as a General Manager at Liquorama Wine Cellars and as a Fine Wine & Craft Spirits Sales Representative at The Winebow Group. Additionally, they were a Licensed Massage Therapist at Got Massage and worked in various restaurant-related roles at Hudson Valley Restaurants. Michele has extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry, including as a Retail Sales Consultant at D. Yannitelli, Fine Wine & Spirits, and a Sales Representative at Martin Scott Wines. Earlier in their career, they held positions as a Personnel/Benefits Administrator at Paragon Aquatics and as a Staffing Specialist, HR Generalist & Sales at Manpower. Michele's diverse background also includes leadership experience as a Call Center Team Leader at The Rural Cellular Corporation.

Michele Risko obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Ethical Leadership from Marist College in 2021. Prior to their MBA, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services at Marist College from 2006 to 2016. Michele also holds a Certificate in Massage Therapy from the Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy, which they completed in 2010. Michele pursued their A.S. in Business Administration at Dutchess Community College from 2002 to 2005. Michele completed their high school education at Our Lady of Lourdes High School from 1993 to 1997.