Riley Dirkes

Riley Dirkes is a versatile marketing professional with experience in brand management and community engagement. Currently serving as Brand Manager and Community Manager at Yardbird since April 2022, Riley previously held positions at June Co. - Mosquito Inc from September 2019 to April 2022, including Associate Marketing Manager, where responsibilities encompassed managing marketing initiatives, and Associate Project Manager, focusing on product development for high-profile clients. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Team Leader at Target, overseeing store operations and performance, and as a Stores Executive Intern, gaining insights into team leadership and sales strategies. Riley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing and Retail Merchandising from the University of Minnesota, earned in 2018.