Risa Sepkowski
About Risa Sepkowski
Risa Sepkowski is a Portfolio Field Marketing Manager at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in field marketing and brand management, having held various roles in companies such as Attack!, Legacy Marketing Partners, and Vector Marketing.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Risa Sepkowski serves as the Portfolio Field Marketing Manager at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she manages the strategy and prioritization behind national promotions, point of sale (POS), and gift processes within the local market. She coordinates and communicates across local teams to ensure efficient execution of marketing plans. Additionally, she develops comprehensive 360˚ programs based on local ideas, collaborating with Field Marketing and Local Sales teams to enhance brand presence.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Before her current role, Risa Sepkowski worked at Brown-Forman as the Territory Portfolio Manager for the Pacific Northwest and Control States from 2018 to 2019. During this nine-month tenure, she focused on managing brand initiatives across several states, including Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. Her responsibilities included leading the prioritization of brand programs and supporting the localization of strategy and initiatives.
Career at Legacy Marketing Partners
Risa Sepkowski held multiple roles at Legacy Marketing Partners. She served as the Regional Manager for Washington, California, and Colorado from 2015 to 2017. In this position, she was responsible for overseeing marketing efforts in these regions. Additionally, she worked as the Jameson Irish Whiskey Seattle Local representative from 2013 to 2015, where she focused on local marketing strategies and brand promotion.
Education and Academic Background
Risa Sepkowski studied at the University of Washington, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in International/Global Studies. Her academic journey spanned from 2007 to 2010, providing her with a solid foundation in global perspectives and cultural understanding, which she applies in her marketing career.
Early Career and Skills Development
Risa Sepkowski began her career as a Sales Representative at Vector Marketing from 2006 to 2010. This role helped her develop essential sales and marketing skills. She also worked as a Project/Marketing Manager at MyActivityPal Inc from 2013 to 2014, where she gained experience in project management and marketing strategies, further enhancing her expertise in the field.