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Nia Griggs

Bridgeport ,TX

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitting

Families In The Community
2021 - Current
  • 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

Education

N/A - N/A

Griggs Academy/Home School
Bridgeport

Timeline

Babysitting

Families In The Community
2021 - Current

Sculpting Apprenticeship

Griggs Sculpting
2019 - Current

Sculptor

Nia Griggs Art
2019 - Current

N/A - N/A

Griggs Academy/Home School
Nia Griggs