Elvin Graves Jr.
Topeka,KS
Summary
Actively seeking versatile full-time positions within sales and public relations sectors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beer Draft Technician
Crown Distributors
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared detailed drafts using CAD software to support project specifications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure design accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Reviewed and revised technical documents for clarity, precision, and adherence to company guidelines.
- Established efficient drafting processes that improved turnaround times for project submissions.
- Developed customized solutions for unique client challenges related to space limitations or specialized equipment requests.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate draft equipment based on their specific requirements and preferences.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently and effectively.
- Ensured safety standards compliance, conducting thorough inspections of draft systems and addressing issues promptly.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality of work.
- Enhanced team communication by providing clear, concise updates on equipment status and maintenance needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction with consistent, high-quality beverage service by mastering proper pouring techniques.
Beer Draft Technician
Standard Beverage
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with suppliers to secure competitive pricing on parts and materials, reducing overall costs for clients.
- Established strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Improved draft system efficiency by performing regular maintenance and cleaning tasks.
- Educated customers on proper care and maintenance of their draft systems, promoting long-lasting performance.
- Collaborated closely with other technicians as well as bartenders/servers to resolve any workflow challenges or system irregularities.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing and resolving client concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction with the draft system experience.
Floor Manager/ Transportation
Loving Hearts Training Center
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Transport clients with special needs in a timely, reliable and safe manner. Structured and adhered to schedules for up to 50+ clients at a time. Created and maintained comfortable nurturing relationships in an environment that resonated in a positive light. Kept records such as incident reports, travel logs, medication tracking and distribution.
Driver
Durham School Service
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintained high standard of dependability, reliability, control and safety of a bus transporting up to 55 people at a time.
Full Time Musician/Director of Creative Operations
Slow Ya Roll, LLC
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Marketing, research, and booking for 100+ shows in a 5 state radius in a 2 year time span for a 5 piece band. High integrity created resonating positive relations with venue owners through intuitively interpreting customer's needs thru excellent communication skills. Other duties included direct person to person and web based sales and communication, as well as bookkeeping, and budget management.
Education
No Degree - Massage Therapy
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KSHigh School Diploma - Fine Arts
Topeka West High School
Topeka, KS05.2004
Skills
- Excels in communication and utilizing those skills in marketing, management, driving services and performing
- I am a fast learner It takes only a handful of times to get the hang of things and 2 handfuls to master it
- I have the ability to adapt well into an unfamiliar environment
- I have a timeless appearance and spirit and I do well in conversation/interactions with youth, adults and elderly
Certification
- Class A CDL, Passenger Endorsement (Perfect Record)
- CPR Certified
AWARDS
Outstanding Senior Man of Topeka West High School, Elected by school teachers and faculty 2004, Homecoming King of Topeka High School 2004 Elected by students and peers, Topeka Kansas Idol Winner 2003
Additional Information
I am a Musician singer songwriter.
CUST
- Recipient of the Athletic and Fine Art Scholarship
- 1st Place Runner Up Wichita Kansas Idol 2003
- Battle of the Bands Winner Slow Ya Roll 2011
Timeline
Beer Draft Technician
Crown Distributors
12.2024 - 10.2025
Beer Draft Technician
Standard Beverage
03.2018 - 06.2023
Floor Manager/ Transportation
Loving Hearts Training Center
12.2015 - 06.2017
Driver
Durham School Service
06.2015 - 12.2015
Full Time Musician/Director of Creative Operations
Slow Ya Roll, LLC
06.2013 - 06.2015
No Degree - Massage Therapy
Butler Community College
High School Diploma - Fine Arts
Topeka West High School