Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Photography, Fishing and nature
Timeline
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Colin Tombs

Phographer
Felixstowe

Summary

I have managed my own professional photography studio for 12 years covering people, pet and family portraits as well as events and food photography. I am qualified through the Master Photographers Association as a master photographer.

My military background has given me a strong work ethic and organisation skills in applying a dicspined approach to the task.

While running my studio I have honed the skills of working and communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures at very short notice. Putting them at ease so as to get the best images for them, this is particulay the case with young children.

My stregths are committment to the task and a strong work ethic, all underpinned by excellent customer service.

I have embraced new techknowedgy within my photographic trade, I am a life-long learner embracing change. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Profeesional Photographer

Own Business
Felixstowe, Suffolk
04.2012 - Current
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Operations Manager, Health, Safety & Fire

Chorus Solutions
Woodbridge, SFK
06.2010 - 02.2012
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.

Contract Manger for Serco

Serco
Ipswich, Suffolk
03.2000 - 03.2010
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.

Armed Forces

MOD
Various, Various
05.1972 - 03.2000
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

Licentiate - Photography

Master Photographers Association
Durham, DUR
02.2012 - Current

Helicoptor Pilot - Aviation

MOD
Andover
03.1981 - 07.1982

Skills

Multitasking Abilities

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Accomplishments

  • Achieved implemention of professional studio by completing set up with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved professional qualification by completing photography training with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 15 in the development media for Miss England beauty contest.

Affiliations

A qualified member of the Master Photograpers Association

Award winning photographer

A member of the Society of Wedding & Portrait photographers Association


Photography, Fishing and nature

My love of photography goes back 30 yeras, capturing the moment in time on film and digital media, creating wonderful images.  My photography has taken me to many countrys, each one with a different chalange beit environment or subject.  I never grow tyred of shooting images and developing my photographic skills.  


My passion for fishing is boundless, being on my own next to water and living the anticipation of landing a fish with each fishing trip a new adventure.  Fishing brings me peace takes me out of the day to day rush of life, it revitalised me.  Pitching myself against such wonderful and intelagent ctreatures with just a rod and fishing flys is life.

All the above appears to fit in with my love of nature and the diversaty of our planet, each country being different and exciting.

Timeline

Profeesional Photographer

Own Business
04.2012 - Current

Licentiate - Photography

Master Photographers Association
02.2012 - Current

Operations Manager, Health, Safety & Fire

Chorus Solutions
06.2010 - 02.2012

Contract Manger for Serco

Serco
03.2000 - 03.2010

Helicoptor Pilot - Aviation

MOD
03.1981 - 07.1982

Armed Forces

MOD
05.1972 - 03.2000

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