Tez Watson

Current

• Owner/Designer at iolaire photo:graphics (Self-employed)

Past

• Photographic Manager at C S Boyne, Nairn
• Graphic Designer at Gordonstoun School
• Sergeant - Electronic Technician (Avionics) at Royal Air Force

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Education

• No. 2 School of Technical Training, RAF Cosford
• Campsmount School
• Norton Junior School

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Recommended

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Connections

27 connections

Industry

Photography

Websites

• iolaire photo:graphics
• Signline (my brothers')
• Forres Footpaths Trust

Tez Watson’s Summary

With over twenty years diverse experience in a ‘state-of-the-art’, ever changing environment, exercising strong leadership qualities in managing and developing highly skilled teams of technical specialists. An adaptable, hardworking professional, with proven TQM experience, who has an impressive track record as an achiever. Always committed to the very best of customer service.

During my lifetime I have enjoyed a broad range of working environments as a team member and experienced many fields of employment. Currently in the photographic industry, carrying out retouching, restoration and manipulation work.

I have developed a large number of websites and continue to pick up freelance projects (by word of mouth). During my six years at Gordonstoun School I was able to hone my creative skills and deepen my knowledge of information technology.

My earlier career in the Royal Air Force equipped me with a large skillset in electronics, engineering, management, training, information technology and general administration - all extremely useful and readily transferable.

Tez Watson’s Specialties:

Photo editing/Digital Imaging/Photo Restoration/ - Photoshop, Large Format/Giclee printing - Epson Stylus Pro 7800 (24" wide), Heat Seal Laminating and Dry Mounting (Hot Press)

Tez Watson’s Experience

• Owner/Designer

  iolaire photo:graphics (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Graphic Design industry)

  April 2007 — Present (1 year 4 months)

  iolaire photo:graphics offer you a wide range of photographic and design services - restoring and manipulating your photographs, scanning/copying your fine art, designing your print documents and web sites, heat sealing and dry mounting your prints, maps, etc …
  Whether you need a straight-forward photographic print (black and white or full colour), a special effect such as a mosaic, duotone or pop art treatment (for example) we can carry out work to your specification. Even if you can't find the service you require listed or described here give us a call (01309 676557) as we have the skills and equipment to undertake most photographic or design tasks.

• Photographic Manager

  C S Boyne, Nairn

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Photography industry)

  February 2004 — April 2007 (3 years 3 months)

  Responsible for all staff (lab and retail), including training, health and safety, compliance with legislation et al. Our store was part of FIS (Fuji Image Service) and was awarded a Gold standard for customer service and quality during my tenure - we collected three Gold and two silvers which complemented our well-established reputation amongst local professional photographers and other discerning customers.

• Graphic Designer

  Gordonstoun School

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

  September 1997 — August 2003 (6 years)

  Tez Watson has been involved in graphics and photography for over thirty years gaining a wealth of experience with a number of employers. He was for many years the in-house designer at Gordonstoun School looking after all aspects of their printed, web and electronic media requirements.

• Sergeant - Electronic Technician (Avionics)

  Royal Air Force

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

  February 1976 — March 1997 (21 years 2 months)

  I served in the Royal Air Force for just over twenty-one years having joined almost straight from school (I worked in the building industry from age 16 until I was old enough to be recruited) I underwent a fifteen month long full-time technical training course in the Midlands before taking up my first post as a Junior Technician at 30 MU RAF Sealand - a huge electronic repair workshop.
  
  Following this I was posted to a flying training unit (Jet Provosts at RAF Linton On Ouse) and then to Scotland (Nimrods - RAF Kinloss) where I pretty much spent the rest of my time in the RAF - apart from a short (three year) posting to Germany where I worked on fast jet squadrons (Jaguars and Tornadoes). After RAF Bruggen I returned to Kinloss and saw out the remainder of my RAF career on the Nimrod Software Team.

Tez Watson’s Education

• No. 2 School of Technical Training, RAF Cosford

  Electronic Engineering 1976 — 1977

• Campsmount School

  1969 — 1975

• Norton Junior School

  1963 — 1969

Additional Information

Tez Watson’s Websites:

• iolaire photo:graphics
• Signline (my brothers')
• Forres Footpaths Trust

Tez Watson’s Interests:

Apple Mac computers, hillwalking, cycling, theatre, live music

Tez Watson’s Groups:

Forres Footpaths Trust
ReBoot

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