Jen Oldridge

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Diverse experience in art and design and creative writing. Excellent communicator and positive motivator. Demonstrated proficiency in the organization of projects with exceptional results Right brain oriented with a broad base in the aesthetics of anything and everything. Dedicated, resourceful and conscientious.

E X P E R I E N C E

Freelance Writer, Lawrence, KS
Weekly column in Lawrence Journal World about gardening, write for Kansas City Star as a garden expert, write book reviews for a national magazine. 2003-present

Freelance Artist, Lawrence, KS
Commissioned and non-commissioned paintings averaging 14 pieces a year. 1997-present

Bittersweet Garden & Floral, Lawrence, KS
Floral Designer and day manager. 1997-2002

Jennifer Immel Oldridge
Event & Wedding Planning, Lawrence, KS
Self-employed coordinator with over 7 years experience. 1998-present

Landscaping, Lawrence, KS
Self-employed landscaper one day a week for over 10 clients. 2000-2003

Door Ajar, LLC, Lawrence, KS
A self-started remodeling & properties company with two partners. 2001-2003

S K I L L S

Macintosh proficiency including Painter and Claris Works.

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word & Excel.

E D U C A T I O N

University of Kansas Lawrence, KS B.A. English, Creative Writing 1992-1995

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY Fine Arts studies 1990-1992

M E R I T     S C H O L O R S H I P S

Parsons School of Design

Chicago Art Institute

Minneapolis Art Institute

Columbus College of Art and Design

Pratt Institute - 3rd Place in the 1990 National Talent Search

R E F E R E N C E S

Deanell Tacha , Lawrence, KS - Event Planning

Jeree Catlin, Lawrence, KS - Wedding Planning

Adam Ritchie, Lawrence, KS - Landscaping

John McCaffrey, Lawrence, KS - Floral Design

P R O     B O N O

Salute wine auction steering committee, Lawrence Arts Commission appointment, Special Olympics,

University of Kansas Commencement Committee, Salvation Army Bell Ringer

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