Meghan Bradley
Education
2014-2018
Grand View University
BA in Photography and Graphic Journalism
Publications
2015-2018
Viewfinder Media
Held the following roles of Deputy Art Director, Art Director and Special Projects Editor. These roles have included working with and overseeing other students to produce stories and images for the on campus magazine.
2016-2017
Iowa High School Baseball
While working at the Iowa Cubs, I was the main photographer for the Iowa High School Baseball State Tournament. My photos were used on the company's website as well in local newspapers around the state.
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2016
NAIA Sports Website
Features some of my Grand View University sports photography on their website.
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2015
Indy Star
Features some of my Grand View University football photography on their website and print issue.
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2014
The Des Moines Register
Features football photography on their website and Sunday print issue.
Internships & Professional Development
2020-Current
Marketing Coordinator Hansen Co
Freelancing as the marketing Coordinator for Hansen Company in Des Moines, IA. In this position, I create brochures, presentations and other marketing materials. I also run the Hansen Company's social medias.
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2018-2019
Graphic Designer Sammons
Institutional Group
Hired on after graduating college and continued to work on marketing pieces for Sammons Institutional Group. Job responsibilities included updating branding and content for flyers, brochures, emails and other marketing materials. Also work on pieces for their direct marketing campaigns including inserts, fulfillment items, OSEs, BREs and letters.
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2017-2018
Graphic Design Intern Sammons Institutional Group
Worked in a hands-on environment while creating marketing pieces for Sammons Retirement Solutions. These pieces covered a wide range of marketing materials including forms, case studies and direct marketing pieces.
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2016-2017
Iowa Cubs Photography and Video Intern
Worked with the Iowa Cubs baseball team photographing players and fans. Photographs were used for advertisements, baseball cards and other promotional events. Worked with the video team to record games, direct and enhance fans' experience during the game.
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2015-2018
Grand View Student Leadership
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Student lead for Student Leadership Team
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Coordinator for Freshman Orientations
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Tour Guide
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2010-Current
Freelance Photography
Have had photographs published in the Des Moines Register, Iowa Prep Sports, and on the NAIA website. Also have experience shooting weddings and senior photos.
2013
Photography Assistant for Jill Christine Photography
Helped with daily studio activities and was the second shooter for weddings, senior portraits and group dance photos. Trained with both studio lights and natural.
Awards
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2019
Iowa College Media Awards
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1st place Cover Design
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2nd place Online Design
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3rd place Graphic or Illustration
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Honorable Mention Sports Feature
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2018
Iowa College Media Awards
Finalist for ICMAs Journalist of the year
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1st place Profile Article​
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1st place Investigative Article
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1st place Spread Design
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2nd place Review
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2nd place Cover Design
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3rd place Infographic Design
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2017
Iowa College Media Awards
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1st place Sports Photography
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1st place Profile Article
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2nd place Magazine Cover
Volunteering
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2019-Current
Camp Fire Board Member
​Joined the board in spring of 2019 to assist with their marketing efforts. Before joining the board I help create the AIKD booklets and flyers.
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2018-Current
Dog Foster for Furry Friends Refuge
Began as a temporary foster for dogs for the refuge in late 2018. Had our first dog adopted after just a week with us due to my social media posts! Our second foster was with us for 2 months because it was the down season for adopting. She is now adopted and with her forever home.​