Kept detailed records of each babysitting session including hours worked, activities completed, and any pertinent notes for parents.
Developed strong bonds with families, resulting in long term relationships and repeat babysitting opportunities.
Enhanced parent satisfaction by providing consistent and reliable babysitting services for date nights.
Developed strong rapport with families, leading to numerous referrals for additional babysitting opportunities.
Built trust with both parents and children by consistently demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and dependability throughout each babysitting assignment.
Sculpting Apprenticeship
Griggs Sculpting
2019 - Current
Supported daily operations in a professional sculpture studio, including bronze patination, mold repair, and resin casting
Mixed and applied chemicals for various surface finishes under supervision
Learned technical processes such as armature building, lost wax casting, and chasing
Safely handled heavy materials and equipment including grinders, wax tools, and welding.
Assisted in managing studio finances and business operations, including invoicing, budgeting, and supply procurement
Gained experience in sales and art marketing by learning to communicate with buyers, collectors, and galleries
Helped maintain organized inventory of completed works, works-in-progress, molds, and raw materials
Participated in packaging, shipping, and documentation for both domestic and international artwork deliveries
Sculptor
Nia Griggs Art
2019 - Current
Created original figurative and abstract sculptures in clay, refined for mold making and bronze casting
Built armatures and executed large- and small scale sculptural works with attention to anatomical accuracy and expression
Produced silicone and plaster molds for resin and bronze reproduction
Cast, chased, and finished bronze and resin works using lost wax techniques and patination method.
Dealt directly with collectors handling invoicing, securing payments, negotiating prices, and promoting artwork through both online and in person marketing channels