Callum Conner

Experience

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  Central Garage

  Mar 2002 - Jun 2005

  Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician

  I learned the trade achieving an SVQ level 2 in motor vehicle mechanics over a 3 year period whilst attending Stevenson College on block release.

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  Interserve Project Services

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2010

  General Operative

  General construction labouring duties, Housekeeping, Pasma Scaffold inspection and Construction, Hoist operation, Banksman Duties and general site health & safety checks.

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  Angling Active

  Mar 2010 - May 2013

  Retail Assistant Manager

  Stock control, sales advise, telephone communications, customer services, manage customer returns, manage fly tying department, stock ordering, locate new products, locate new suppliers, merchandising, liaise with suppliers and general retail duties.

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  Gamefish Limited

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2023

  Consultant/Sales Advisor

  Part time sales advisor and web consultant for Edinburgh's premium fishing tackle and country clothing retailer. http://www.gamefishltd.co.uk/

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  Scotia Fishing

  Sept 2013 - now

  Proprietor, Fishing Guide & Fly Fishing Instructor

  Scotia Fishing are one of the leading providers of guided fishing experiences in Scotland. We tailor guided fishing trips, fly fishing breaks and vacations in Scotland to suit your exact requirements. Our talented team of professional fishing guides are passionate about Scotland, its fishing and sharing their knowledge to make sure you have an enjoyable and ultimately successful experience. Fish for the Iconic Atlantic Salmon in the home of Salmon fly fishing, wild brown trout on scenic rivers and lochs. Pike using modern lure and fly fishing techniques or one of Scotland's best kept secrets, Grayling. All in the beautiful tranquillity of the Scottish countryside.To find out more about our services please visit our website at - http://scotiafishing.com/ Show less

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  Callum Conner Photography

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2020

  Proprietor

  Owner and head photographer. I specialise in fishing based photography, landscape, action and portraiture. I have supplied images to leading publications including Trout & Salmon and Fly Fishing & Fly Tying. I was also the photographer of Scottish Fly Fishing Film in 2014.

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  Loop Tackle

  Apr 2014 - now

  Loop Tackle Pro Team Scotland

  Proud member of the Loop Pro Team Scotland. Promoting Loop Tackle via imagery and social media platforms.

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  Scottish Game Angling Instructors Certificate

  May 2014 - Jun 2016

  Committee member. Single & Double handed fly casting instructor.

  SGAIC as it is more commonly known is a fly casting qualification of the highest standard (APPGAI Provisional). Our course is very unique when compared to other qualifications. Over 6 months we have a series of monthly classroom dates where we teach pupils participating in the course the fundamentals of fly casting mechanics and teaching both practically and physically.As a committee member I help out during the course as well as being involved with course development and helping build SGAIC as a brand. Show less