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Curriculum Vitae
Jacquelyn Dewdney
Independent Certified
Gemologist Appraiser
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Profile
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Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser
providing gemstone and jewelry appraisal services for Advanced Jewelry
Appraisals, LLC, an Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser firm that has
been certified by the American Gem Society.
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Education and
professional development
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Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser
American Gem Society
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2010
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Demonstrated the knowledge, education,
experience, and ethics required to earn the Independent Certified
Gemologist Appraiser title as awarded by the International Board of
Directors of the American Gem Society.
This title is awarded to the individual whose sole business is
appraising. In addition to the
requirements of the Certified Gemologist Appraiser, the independent
appraiser has completed an extensive course in personal property appraising
and is responsible for submitting proof of continuing education every five
years.
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· Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser - 2010
· Advanced Personal Property Appraiser - 2006
· Certified Gemologist Appraiser - 2005
· Certified Gemologist – 2005
· Registered Jeweler – 2004
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Graduate Gemologist
Gemological Institute of America
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2003
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Completed requisite coursework covering Diamonds,
Colored Stones, and Gem Identification earning the Graduate Gemologist
diploma.
· Gem Identification - 2003
· Graduate Colored Stones - 2003
· Colored Stone Grading - 2003
· Graduate Diamonds – 2002
· Colored Stones - 2001
· Diamond Grading - 2001
· Diamonds - 2000
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Bachelor of Arts
Drake University
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Current
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Pursuing Bachelor of Arts degree in Art
History.
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Professional
Experience
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Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser
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2007 -
present
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Advanced Jewelry Appraisals, LLC
Des Moines, IA
Providing independent jewelry
appraisal services for use in insurance replacement, estate, comparison,
settlement/distribution of property, and liquidation. Additional services
include Lab services for gemstone identification,
and qualitative reports.
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Gemologist/Appraiser
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2003 -2005
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Josephs Jewelry Stores
West Des Moines, IA
Gemologist/Appraiser performing in-store
appraisals, and assisting customers with diamond, colored stone, and fine
jewelry purchases for independent jeweler.
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Jewelry Designer
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1996- 2006
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Jacci Designs
Runnells, IA
Jewelry Designer.
Design and fabrication of original handcrafted jewelry sold through
boutiques, art galleries, on-line galleries, gift shops and craft shows.
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Director, Human Resources
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1980 -1990
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Communications Data Services – A Hearst Subsidiary
Des Moines, IA
Responsible for directing the planning and
execution of company policies and procedures affecting Recruitment,
Retention, Training, Employee Relations, Employee Communications, Employee
Compensation & Benefits Administration for the 2,500+ employees based in
Des Moines, IA.
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Professional
Organization Memberships
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American Gem Society
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American Society of Jewelry Historians
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Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
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Iowa Jewelers Association
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Jewelers of America
CONFERENCES
/ SEMINARS / RECERTIFICATION
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Pearl Grading (GIA) September 2004
· Diamond Cut Grading Seminar (GIA) May 2007
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World of Gems Conference – September 2008
· American
Gem Society Conclave – April 2009
· World of Gems Conference – October 2010
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American
Gem Society Conclave – April 2011
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American Gem Society – Recertification 2011 – 2012 September 2011
·
Corundum
Treatments and Pricing Workshop – Gemworld International – October 2011
