Sophie Watson
Falmouth,Cornwall
Summary
An independent, driven, award-winning photographer and excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. A second year Marine and Natural History Photography student and an expert in the outdoors, skilled both on land and underwater, keen to secure opportunities to develop photography skills during third year of course.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
2024.09
- Undertook a solo trip to Kenya to study and photograph native animals in their habitats.
Open Water Lifeguard, Paddleboard Instructor, Bushcraft Instructor, Safety Boat Operator
The Surrey Hills Adventure Company
2021.04 - Current
- Instructing paddleboarding to adults and children
- Leading bushcraft woodland day camps for children
- Open Water lifeguard working in a team with responsibility for the safety of swimmers involving rescues and the administration of first aid when required.
Captain of Photography
Gordonstoun School
Scotland
2021.09 - 2023.07
- Responsible for recording the life of the school for marketing purposes including sporting fixtures, yearly school events and special events in particular Royal visits
- Provided edited images to the marketing and communications department to use during events for all social media platforms and in printed school marketing material
- Worked alongside national press at events related to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Volunteer Bushcraft Instructor
The Surrey Hills Adventure Company
2018.07 - 2021.04
- Worked as part of the bushcraft team, leading sessions for children
- Teaching and instructing essential bushcraft skills.
Education
Gordonstoun School, Elgin
2018.09 - 2023.05
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Belmont Prep School, Surrey 2013.09 - 2018.05
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Newton Prep School, London 2009.09 - 2013.05
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Marine and Natural History Photography BA (Hons) -
Falmouth, Cornwall 2023.09 - Current
Skills
- Team player
- Accomplished user of IT software including Photoshop
- Flexible
- Customer Service
- Quick learner
- Diligent and conscientious
- Emergency Response
- Verbal and written communication
- Able to work to deadlines
- Training and Development
- CPR certified
- Full safety compliance
- Problem Resolution Skills
- Highly creative with an ability to think outside the box
Websites
Accomplishments
· 2023 winner of the international Boarding School Association, Khadija Saye Photography Award
· 2023 winner of The Caledonian Photography Award
· 2022 winner of the Bristol Zoo, Wild Place Project Photography Award
Affiliations
- All activities related to the outdoors including scuba diving, camping, hiking, wild swimming, cycling and paddleboarding. Painting and drawing.
References
Wendi Van-Hoof, Head of Art and Photography, Gordonstoun School vanhoofw@gordonstoun.org.uk
Julie Willard, CEO and Owner, The Surrey Hills Adventure Company julie@theshac.co.uk
Timeline
2024.09
Marine and Natural History Photography BA (Hons) -
2023.09 - Current
Captain of Photography
Gordonstoun School
2021.09 - 2023.07
Open Water Lifeguard, Paddleboard Instructor, Bushcraft Instructor, Safety Boat Operator
The Surrey Hills Adventure Company
2021.04 - Current
2018.09 - 2023.05
Volunteer Bushcraft Instructor
The Surrey Hills Adventure Company
2018.07 - 2021.04
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2013.09 - 2018.05
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2009.09 - 2013.05