paul meenan resume and portfolio

PAULMEENAN

(515) 708-2753pmeenan@mchsi.com

4027 Hastings AveAmes, IA 50010

EMPLOYMENT HISTORYPRAIRIE CAT GRAPHICSAmes, IA October 1986- PresentOwner/Graphic Designer

Full service design work utilizing Adobe Creative Suite with the addition of vinyl graphic sign production.

LOWEN VISUAL IMAGINGGrimes, IA May 2014- September 2014 (business closed)Graphic Designer

Prepress coordinator for client supplied art

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTAmes, IA November 1987- November 2012Graphic Designer III

Focused on the Iowa State Athletic Department’s visual image. Worked closely with the Athletic Administration for marketing and PR communication needs.

• Created high-end print media publications and video displays that projected the Athletic Department’s brand image to the public

• Conceived and created visual concepts which became image themes used throughout the year by internal and external organizations

• Designed Iowa State’s sports logo, font and sports uniforms

• Created web page layout and art elements

• Researched sports style trends to keep design concepts current

• Responsible for the design and implementation of many of the Athletic Department’s building aesthetic displays

• Created Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum’s wayfind signage

• Worked closely with vendors to achieve desired image goals

COMPUTER SKILLSAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignMicrosoft OfficeMac OS

EDUCATIONIOWA STATE UNIVERSITYB.S. Journalism and Mass Communication (emphasis on Advertising Design)

PORTFOLIO

PAULMEENAN

(515) 708-2753pmeenan@mchsi.com

4027 Hastings AveAmes, IA 50010

OVERSIZEDPRINTS

Jacobson Building’s South Window Graphic

Olsen Building’s North Window Graphic

Jack Trice Stadium’s All-American Wall

Iowa State Football Equipment Truck

Cy’sLocker Room

Souvenir Trailer

MISCELLANEOUS

Selected bySwimming World Magazine

as 2009’s bestSwimming Media Guide

cover design in the nation.

Cereal box design forCyclone Crunch Cereal

Web SiteSplash Page

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