paul meenan resume and portfolio
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PAULMEENAN
(515) [email protected]
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)
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
Just becausemy dog is cute