VINCENT GRAVES
vgraves@digiworkstudio.com, graves_vincent@yahoo.com
3925 Bluestem Drive
Greensboro, NC 27405
Phone (336) 266-1995 or (336) 638-5760
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position as a Graphic Designer/ Digital Artist utilizing my Digital Art major,
study abroad experience and extensive computer skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - May 2004
Elon University - Elon, NC
Major: Art (Digital Art)
Minor: Business Administration
GPA in Major: 3.457
Study Abroad: Italy-Winter 2003 (Fine Arts 265-“studying Italian Art”)
Independent studies involving digital generation of advertisements for company identities, brand
and logos
HONORS
Received recognition for placing 3rd in the EM Fest Rock Hill, SC for making an interactive computer project using
Flash, 2003, Leon and Lorraine Watson scholarship recipient, 2000, Park, K.K. endowed scholarship, 2003, Athletic
Director Honor Roll, 2003, 2004, Black Excellence Award, 2003, Big South second team all conference in Football,
2002, Deans List, Spring 2004,
COMPUTER
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, QuarkXpress, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,
ImageReady, InDesign, Acrobat, Acrobat Distiller, GoLive Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash,
Fireworks, Freehand, Contribute and Director, Windows program applications (95, 98, 2000), Mac
program applications (OXS.9, OXS.10)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Digiwork Studio (freelance work)
July 2003-present
Freelance Graphic Designer
http://www.digiworkstudio.com
As a freelance designer I have completed many projects for Companies, Organizations, and Clients.
The job duties consists of creating web design, logo design, business cards, stationary letters, illustrations, portraits, and
brochures. The programs that are of use are Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady, Flash, Dreamweaver, Quark,
FrontPage, Fireworks, and Freehand. All of these programs are used on a Mac Computer OXS.9 and OXS.10 and
Windows 2000. The projects are listed in order of most recent first:
 MWM Productions – logo design, art direction, flyer design
 S.T.D. project – T-Shirt design, logo design, art direction
 Learning and Loving Preschool– web design, art direction, logo design, Corporate Identity design
http://www.learningandloving.com
 Heritage Web Design– web page layout (1), logo designs (8), business card design (1)
 Heavenly Visions Photography– web design, layout design, art direction
http://www.heavenlyvisionsphotography.com
 God’s Angels Beauty Salon– poster design, business card, logo design, art direction
 Omicron Eta chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated (UNCG)– poster design
 Trapstar Images– logo design, business card, art direction
 CCA cheerleading fundraiser–brochure design, layout design, art direction
 Burlington Downtown Corporation – brochure, art direction, layout design
 Elon University Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – web design, layout design, art direction
http://org.elon.edu/kapsi/kappaintro.htm
 Browns Lawn Service – logo design, art direction
 Andrews Elementary School Hearts Program – logo design, art direction
 Johnson & Son Funeral Home –redesign business card, logo design,
 EP Gates Construction & Realty – web design, logo design, stationary letter, business card, art direction
http://www.epgates.com/epgatesweb

Portrait of a wedding photograph done with charcoal and graphite pencil
New Directions International (full-time/salary)
March 2007 – present
Graphic Designer (print)
 Art Direction, Design Layout using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Acrobat Distiller. Other task
include: shooting photography, video, and audio, photo editing, assisting in website activities, email marketing and
blast creations, creation of flyers, letterhead, catalogs, newsletter, invitations, response cards, and business cards,
creating email banners and web banners, marketing and sales materials. Creating relationships with printers/ mailing
vendors. Manage and maintain cost in areas of responsibility. Ability to work collaboratively with marketing team.
Work with team to manage and execute from concept through completion of project. Ability to represent NDI in public
settings
The News of Orange County (full-time/hourly)
September 2005 – March 2007
Graphic Designer/Advertising
Art Direction, Page layout and design using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Acrobat Distiller and
QuarkXpress. Other tasks include: photography, photo editing, managing website activities, assist in advertising sales,
assist in the distribution of newspapers, creation of flyers, business cards, letterheads, special publications, catalogs,
marketing and sales materials, and newsletters. File conversions. Create advertisements for the web using Photoshop
and ImageReady. Uploading files to an FTP site or server.
American Classifieds: GSO (part-time)
May 2005 – September 2005
Graphic Artist
Report to the Production Manger, Create Ads using Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Acrobat Distiller and QuarkXpress.
Help with the creation of the newspaper layout in full-color or grayscale. File conversions. Create advertisements for
the web.
Alamance Magazine
March 2005 - September 2005
Graphic Design Intern
Report to the creative director, take digital photographs, create illustrations, and help assist on Ad designs, and get
involved with the clients, using the applications Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Macromedia Fireworks,
and Freehand
Andrews Elementary School
January 2005 - May 2005
Tutor
Help assist students with class work and homework, Lead students in the creative process with art activities such as
crafts, and illustrations. Becoming a Boys Scout leader, and assisting the students in everyday life situations
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Elon University Football Leadership Committee, Fall 2003
 Co-Captain Elon University Football team, Co-Captain of the Defense Unit, One of the senior leaders of the Football
team
Leadership Workshops-Elon, NC, Fall 2000
 Developed organizational skills, Expanded communication skills, learned effective time management strategies
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Habitat for Humanity-Rocky Mount, NC, Elon Elementary student helper-Elon, NC, Shelter assistance- Boone, NC,
Boys and Girls Club-Elon, NC, and Adopt a Highway, Elon Football Team-Elon, NC, Coaching for the Recreational
Soccer Team for Mcleansville Sports Athletics Association