Patrice Savery

Experience

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  Furitechnics USA Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  PR Manager

  Led all PR efforts securing media and directing community outreach partnerships for this Australian knife manufacturing company. Created events, promotions, and endorsement relations with celebrity cook, Rachael Ray. Supported marketing initiatives with product launches from package development to media debut.

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  Bon Appetit Management Company

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Corporate Marketing Manager

  Bon Appetit Management company is an onsite food service company for national clients with a commitment to socially responsible practices for the well-being of people and planet.Executed corporate initiatives and services through strategic branding practices, communications, collateral production, and promotions to drive company's messaging on sustainability and social responsibility. Initiated new ROI measurements to assess effectiveness of a $100K branding program.

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  PSavery

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2021

  Food Educator & Community Projects

  Curriculum Designer & Instructor/Facilitator, Mindful Cooking Series, Summer 2021 Designed a six-week course to utilize mindfulness practices in the kitchen while also building awareness of sustainable foods. This course incorporates meditation, mindful cooking techniques, information on sustainable food systems and whole foods nutrition, and the art of gathering at the table to provide a supportive environment that nourishes mind, body, and soul. Taught course at Oregon State University.Whole Foods Culinary Nutrition Instructor/Facilitator, 2010Facilitated a whole foods certification program for 300 public school nutrition and food service employees around the Seattle metropolitan area as part of the national grant program, Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) to promote health. (see video below)Culinary Instructor, PCC Cooks Program, 2009 - 2012Pivoted from a marketing/PR career into food education. Honed skills in teaching and course design and instructed an array of adult and children cooking classes featuring cuisines from around the world, using fresh, seasonal ingredients from PCC Community Markets, a sustainable co-op grocery store. Show less

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  Bastyr University

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2018

  Bastyr University is a leading school of natural health arts and sciences offering graduate and undergraduate degrees integrating mind, body, spirit, and nature. Directed the undergraduate nutrition and culinary arts program while advancing the department’s mission to promote a holistic, whole foods approach to well-being and sustainability. Evaluated feedback for insight on improving the culinary program, identifying opportunities for innovation, growth, and student retention. Developed curriculum, taught undergraduate and graduate level courses, recruited, hired, and mentored faculty and staff, advised students, supervised operations of the nutrition teaching kitchen, oversaw community events and fundraisers, and collaborated with local partners in the food and health industries. Recognized by administration for excellence in teaching and making a positive impact on students. Show less

  • Assistant Professor & Culinary Program Director, Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  • Adjunct Faculty & Nutrition Kitchen Lab Coordinator

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
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  Rio Salado College

  Jan 2019 - now

  Adjunct Faculty, Health Sciences & Sustainability, Sustainable Food Systems Program

  Rio Salado College, part of the Maricopa Community College District, is a distance learning institution offering online associate degrees and certificate programs.As an adjunct in the Sustainable Food Systems program, I facilitate instruction for online courses, evaluate and update curriculum, and maintain close communication with students while monitoring their progress to a successful academic completion. Recognized as Outstanding Faculty for Teaching and Learning, 2021-2022.