Nabbacus Watkins
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I'm a resourceful and hardworking builder, Art Handler and employee in general.
Caring about my occupation and the responsibilities that i take on, understanding that they are a reflection of me, that is a dynamic i respect very much.
Im well known for maintaining a productive pace and consistent end results regardless of the changing stakes and pressures of a project with attention to important details.
I'm dependable in my ability to communicate and listen clearly, to problem-solve, and properly coordinate with my team, clients, employers, and their clients when necessary.
I am very excited for an opportunity to join you and hope that it can be a long and positive work relationship with you and the team, i do all i can to feel sure my coworkers and employers are taken care of through me doing my best work whatever that may involve.
I'll leave it at that i appreciate your time and attention, cheers to great work in the future!
Nabbacus L. Watkins.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Handling
Shoppe Object
Brooklyn, New York
02.2024 - Current
- Managed art collections at Shoppe, leveraging prior experience to meet job requirements effectively.
- Handled expensive and delicate materials using dollies, electric and manual pallet jacks, scissor lifts, forklifts, and freight elevators while applying art hanging and set dressing techniques.
- Handled artwork with care during installation and transportation processes.
- Packaged and crated art pieces for safe shipping to clients.
- Collaborated with galleries to set up exhibitions effectively.
Set Builder\Freelancer
The Specialists Ltd. \Robert Taylor Inc.\Etc.
Brooklyn, New York
02.2024 - Current
- Here i'd like to express that my experience and skill set really began to expand through freelance and contract work with multiple employers whom i maintain a good reputation with
- I have a long list of private contractors and large shops who contact me frequently throughout the year for high quality work, builds, loading and transporting materials, and design work.
Set Builder
CainCain Studio
Brooklyn, New York
09.2023 - Current
- I Continued to build up my knowledge and skill base in the same field of work as Sets and Effects with CainCain
- Here is where I increased the time and my ability to operate heavier machinery such as table saws, band saws, router tables etc., drive trucks\vans, and operate a CNC machine especially in the arena of parametric 3D design.
- I also began to step into team lead roles for the first time with CainCain.
Set Builder
Sets & Effects
Brooklyn, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Constructed intricate set designs for various productions, including packing trucks, installing TVs, and building complex structures for sets.
- Collaborated with designers to transform sketches into functional physical structures for productions.
- Operated power tools and equipment safely and efficiently during builds, including CNC machines.
Education
Class A CDL Full Course And Licensing
Emerge
08.2026 - 09.2026
Cypress Lake High
Fort Myers, FLSkills
- Set Design & Fabrication (usage of various tools and materials)
- Art handling (Packaging, Transport, Installation)
- Team leadership (Large installations and breakdowns of sets and events)
- CNC operation (shopbot, avid various models)
- Parametric 3D design (fusion 360, Aspire, Sketchup)
- Operation of Transport Vehicles properly loaded with materials (Sprinters, Box Trucks, Lifts)
References
References available upon request.
Here are some quick references that you can call and will answer, i can provide more if needed)
- Jonathan Irons (CainCain Studio) +1 310-600-6858
- Chris Carlson (Contractor) (321) 243-9397
- Bradley Milligan (Contactor\Shop Owner) +1 410-253-8328
- Drew Volk (The Factory NYC) +1 567-204-7191
- Aaron Kandur (The Specialists Ltd.) +1 941-993-7213
Timeline
Class A CDL Full Course And Licensing
Emerge
08.2026 - 09.2026
Art Handling
Shoppe Object
02.2024 - Current
Set Builder\Freelancer
The Specialists Ltd. \Robert Taylor Inc.\Etc.
02.2024 - Current
Set Builder
CainCain Studio
09.2023 - Current
Set Builder
Sets & Effects
04.2023 - Current
Cypress Lake High