1. PAUL
MEENAN(515) 708-2753
pmeenan@mchsi.com
4027 Hastings Ave
Ames, IA 50010
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PRAIRIE CAT GRAPHICS
Ames, IA October 1986- Present
Owner/Graphic Designer
Full service design work utilizing Adobe Creative Suite with the addition
of vinyl graphic sign production.
LOWEN VISUAL IMAGING
Grimes, IA May 2014- September 2014 (business closed)
Graphic Designer
Prepress coordinator for client supplied art
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Ames, IA November 1987- November 2012
Graphic 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 SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office
Mac OS
EDUCATION
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S. Journalism and Mass Communication
(emphasis on Advertising Design)
