Brianne "Rickie" Ellsworth

Brianne "Rickie" Ellsworth has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Brianne "Rickie" is currently the Director of Aging in Place Services at Laguna Beach Seniors Inc, a position they have held since January 2023. Prior to this, Rickie worked as a Project Lead - SEO Content at Fingerprint for Success (F4S) starting from July 2022.

Before joining F4S, Rickie was a Volunteer Engagement Specialist at SCAN Health Plan from July 2017 to January 2022. In this role, they developed and executed social-emotional arts programs for older adults, increased remote Friendly Caller Program Enrollment by 300%, and managed a team of 200+ volunteers and clients. Brianne "Rickie" also facilitated memoir writing groups and taught workshops online and in-person.

Rickie's work experience also includes founding Digs & Threads in 2012, where they served as Founder until December 2019. At Alzheimer's Orange County, they worked as an Art Program Coordinator: Memories in the Making from July 2014 to April 2017. Here, they developed research-based dementia curriculum, curated an annual art exhibition, collaborated with professional artists, and managed a team of 30 volunteers.

In addition, Rickie worked at Deja Vu Vintage Modern from September 2011 to August 2013 as a Sales/Marketing personnel. Brianne "Rickie" managed in-store and online sales, customer service, social media, newsletters, and blogs. Brianne "Rickie" also conducted trend forecasting and product research.

At Aaron R Thomas, Inc, Rickie held the position of Customer Service/Design Assistant from June 2007 to June 2008. Brianne "Rickie" managed visual displays for retail stores, worked in the production shop, and headed the customer service department. Before that, from November 2006 to May 2007, they worked in sales and freelance design at Varella Jewelry.

Overall, Rickie has demonstrated a strong skill set in volunteer engagement, program development, sales, marketing, customer service, and design.

Brianne "Rickie" Ellsworth obtained their Bachelor's degree in German Studies from San Francisco State University from 2005 to 2009. During the same period, they also pursued a B.A. in German with a focus on German Language and Culture at San Francisco State University. Prior to that, from 2004 to 2005, they studied German Studies at the University of Tübingen.