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An edible fall flower, Hollyhock, with stamen removed and filled with: Saffron Risotto, Butternut Squash, topped with Sprouted Black Lentils and Micro Leeks

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Valerie Rae Jacobson Resume 2012

Resume



Valerie Rae Jacobson
PO Box 1234

Nederland, CO 80466

816-385-3337 (cell phone or text)

2004 to present:
Freelance Living Foods Chef, Educator and Nutritional Counselor
Live Vibe
2516 Lover's Lane
Saint Joseph, Missouri 64506
http://www.demoanddinelive.blogspot.com/

Now in Nederland Colorado. Specializing in gourmet and family-style special-needs diets including: Gluten-free, Celiac, Dona Gates Body Ecology Diet, Kevin Geoni's High-Raw, Mathew Kenny's 105 Degree Cuisine, Palaeolithic (AKA "Caveman Diet"), Cafe Gratitude, Gerson Therapy and Hippocrates Institute, transitioning to vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian lifestyles.

Kitchen-Coaching, Living Foods Workshops and "Demo and Dine" Programs by Appointment.


Promotional Specialist, Chef and Educator
Goode Food Delivered and Goode Acres Organic Farms
980 Tioga Road
Wathena, KS
816-390-4602
http://www.goodeacres.com/



Created an alternative food distribution system for organic farmers in NW Missouri and South Eastern Kansas including a home delivery business, winter farmers market, farm-to-school program, hosted weekly food education events and "food meet-up." Merchandised and sold produce, honey, goat soap and cheeses at local Bed and Breakfast. Served as guest chef, educator, photographer and farm laborer in the greenhouses, fields, farm tours and farmers markets View articles and interviews at:


http://www.newspressnow.com/diem/27928018/detail.html http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29666514/detail.html http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/25706060/detail.html
http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/25722634/detail.html
King of Green Radio interview: 70ValRaeJacobsonRawFood.mp3



1986 to present

Freelance Artist, Photographer and Illustrator
Studio Level
PO Box 1234
Nederland, CO 80466
www.http://www.http//www.studiolevel@itsey.com


Custom greeting card lines for Its a Beautiful Day, Bouncing Bear Botanicals and Third Planet. Created "Actual Size" - series of natural photography and illustrated realism prints, bookmarks and cards for The St. Joseph Nature Center. Freelance Illustrations.


2007 - 2011
Part-time Art Teacher
Saint Joseph School District
925 Felix
Saint Joseph, MO 64501

2000 - 2011
Art Instructor
Missouri Western Institute (Continuing Education Department) and "Artscape" Summer Children's Art Camp and /Roubidoux Resident Children's Theatre (http://www.rrtstjoe.org/) All coordinated by:
The Allied Arts Council
118 S. 8th Street
St. Joseph, Missouri 64501
816-233-0231

Courses included: Tie-dye Workshops, Theatrical Set Design, Back to Natural Jewelry and Hat Pins, Beaded Jewelry Design and Life-drawing. Received highest marks from students and parents 4 years in a row.


1988 to present
Life-Drawing Model (for colleges and universities and professionals only)

Missouri Western State University
4525 downs Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
816-271-4200


Northwest Missouri University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
800.633.1175

Megan Wyeth
Professional Photographer
Saint Joseph, MO
http://www.meganwyeth.com/content/index.html
(I am featured on the entry page slide show after "trees" and imagers 2, 5 and 12 of "Barn Light Series" and image 14 of "Poliroid Transfers." Additional images in printed publications, available upon request.)

Debrah Riley
Professional Photographer
Saint Joseph, MO
http://www.drileyprints.com/
driley@arcomputers.net

Natalie Amalani
Professional Arts and Illustrator
http://www.facebook.com/people/Natalie-Amalani/100000289377263

Portfolio or email jpegs of images avialable upon request


2000-2008
Historic Preservationist Painter
All Gal Painting and Restoration
2516 Lover's Lane
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
816-358-3337


1989 to 2000
Director of Publications
Missouri Western State University
4525 downs Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
816-271-4200

In the 1980's:
NFP Art Teacher
Franklyn Institute
221 East 36th
Rock Island, IL 61201
(No longer in operation)


Discovery Room Attendant
Putnam Museum of Natural History
1717 W. 12th Street
Davenport, IA 50322
563-324-1933


Education:
2003
Chef Chef Certification
Global Enterprises / New Horizons
9611 E Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS
66212
888.434.5952

2010
Raw and Living Foods Chef 2010
Level I and II Certification
Mathew Kenny 1o5 Degree Academy
5820 North Classen Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
405-842-1050

1986
BA, Graphic Arts and Illuustration with Animation Emphasis
Merrycrest University
Davenport, IA 50322
Transcripts held by University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-335-3500

1984
AA, Graphic Design
Area 11, DesMoines Area Community College
2006 South Ankeny Boulevard
Ankeny, IA 50023
515-964-6200

1982
Graduate, Urbandale High School
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322

References:
Food Clients:

Dr. Deanee Brewka
816-341-3852


Saundra Debella
816-238-8951
816-248-2305

Carol Pettas
913-488-9848

Sue and Larry McFall
785-267-4472

Margaret Rice
816-294-8700
816-667-5497

Cynthia Wilson
785-969-5999


Dr. Dianne Waddle
816-262-4770


Fred and Dr. Deborah Weems


816-232-8493


816-387-3568


Russ & Summer Ward
816-351-4356
816-351-6711


Shelly White


816-752-5700


Professional References:

Roxanne Beckum
Saint Joseph School District
816-671-4000

Gladis Tomas
Missouri Western University
816-271-4282
816-387-1627

Edward and Dianna Paden
20th Century Castles
785-256-6029
785-256-6300

Joe and Jomel Nichols
Independant Contractors
816-324-2001
816-914-1099


Judy Malner


Transitions Life-styles


913-526-6095



Portfolios or Samples Available Upon Request


livingfood2you@gmail.com


studiolevel@stjoelive.com


816-385-3337