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(Latin phrase curriculum vitae, which means 'course of life.')

Graeme Watson 1983 - Present

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Keen to gain & learn new skills, face new challenges and better myself whilst being a valuable employee. Graeme Watson Mar 2025

Owner, development and Web Operations

Watsons of Scotland
Aberdeen Football Club - Family/DNA
(Owner/Webmaster - Graphics - Amateur Genealogist/Historian) not-for-profit websites

Dec 2018 - Present
Familiar with HTML 5.0, JavaScript & J Query, Create and edit CSS rules and apply them to text, Create and edit Schemas, Itemscope to identify, semantic data in webpages. Meta Tags, Familiar with FTP, Manager & SQL Management and with 3-D Images, Graphic Logos.

Watsons of Scotland - View

Aberdeen Football Club - Family/DNA - View


Previous Websites
(Owner/Webmaster - Graphics - Amateur Genealogist/Historian) not-for-profit websites

Lest We Forget 2011 - 2017 (6 years)
(Owner/Webmaster - Graphics - Amateur Genealogist/Historian) not-for-profit website
Service personnel, all my family, who have served in World War I, and World War II later all Pre-World War I, Post-World War I & II and The Boer Wars.

Military Family Research 2013 - 2016 (3 years)
(Owner/Webmaster - Graphics) not-for-profit website
This site was created due to the number of person's sending me e-mails asking for my help in tracing their own relatives who have served, or been in conflict - wars - battles etc. Included links to records of the American, British, Canadian, Commonwealth, National Archives, Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, Prisoners of war, Conscientious Objectors, Merchant Seamen and other government agencies

Scottish Wars Remembered 2012 - 2016 (4 years)
(Owner/Webmaster - Graphics - Amateur Genealogist/Historian) not-for-profit website
Scottish Wars/Battles up to Culloden 1746 the last battle on Scottish Soil.
A Friend of Clan Fraser, Clan Fraser of Lovat

American Civil War 1861-1865 2012 - 2016 (4 years)
(Owner/Webmaster - Graphics - Amateur Genealogist/Historian) not-for-profit website
Fought between Northern States and Southern States that had seceded to form the Confederate States of America

Lest We Forget Logo - Copyright © 2016 Graeme Watson. Lest We Forget website
Military Family Service Logo - Copyright © 2016 Graeme Watson. Military Family Research website
Union Confederate Flag Logo - Copyright © 2016 Graeme Watson. American Civil War 1861-1865 website

Genealogy Researcher Self-employed Sep 2005 - Present
Amateur Genealogist/Historian researching families, and family history. Tracing and studing the descent of persons or families and the history surrounding these individuals.
General MacArthur, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the South-West Pacific Area Headquarters - Copyright © 2025 Graeme Watson.

Researching Military History - General MacArthur, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the South-West Pacific Area Headquarters in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013

Currently an Associate Member of the Royal British Legion, Scotland Dec 2024 - Present

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Associate Member of the Royal British Legion, Scotland - Copyright © 2025 Graeme Watson.

Associate Member of the Royal British Legion, Scotland 2025


Trade Qualified Pastrycooking

Industry and Commerce Training Act (Queensland)
Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship

Trade Qualified Pastrycook/chef (Specialising in French Pâtissier)
Jul 1984 - Apr 1989
The making of Baguettes (French Sticks), Éclairs, Cream puffs, Paris-Brest, Profiteroles, Croissants, Rough puff pastry, Brioche dough and bread.

Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship

Trade College Pastrycook

College of Tourism and Hospitality (Queensland)
CN171 Certificate of Bakery and Pastry Cooking

Mar 1985 - Mar 1988
Trade Course 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Years
Learned the technical skills required to produce cakes, desserts and petit fours as an advanced baker, pastry chef or bread baker in a commercial baking environment.

College of Tourism and Hospitality (Queensland) - Copyright © 2025 Graeme Watson.

College of Tourism and Hospitality, Graeme Watson, Queensland, Australia 1988

College of Tourism and Hospitality (Queensland)

Profit from Real Estate

Income Education LLC (Queensland)
(Real World Income and Wealth Training)
Brisbane Marriott Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

2015 - 2015
1 day event: New Ways to Profit from Real Estate, Why Real Estate, Smart Investing Strategies. Including buying of U.S. tax liens, U.S. rentals, U.S. land.


Micro Business Operations

Business Success Group (Qld)
Cert III in Micro Business Operations - SCQF 6 or NVQ level 2 (GCSE equivalent)

Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in varied micro business contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a small team.

Cert III in Micro Business Operations - SCQF 6 or NVQ level 2 (GCSE equivalent)

Australian Business Registration

Australian Business Registration

Australian Business Registration (Qld)

Jun 2012
ABN Lookup is the free public view of the Australian Business Register (ABR). It provides access to publicly available information supplied by businesses when they register for an Australian Business Number (ABN).

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Business

Cert II in Business - SCQF 5 or NVQ level 1 (GCSE equivalent)
(Qld)

May 2011 - May 2011
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, working under direct supervision. It prepares the student for job roles such as administration assistant, clerical worker, data entry operator, office clerk, and receptionist.

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Cert II in Business - SCQF 5 or NVQ level 1 (GCSE equivalent)

Amnesty International Volunteering Graeme Watson - Copyright © 2025 Graeme Watson.

Amnesty International Volunteering, Graeme Watson, Queensland, Australia 2011

Human Rights and Law

Amnesty International Volunteering
(Qld)

2011 - 2012
Attended seminars and street canvassed while volunteering.

At the sametime learned the basics of Law and a variety of UN Articles. Including the Human Rights Act 1998, International Coveant on Civil and Political Rights 1 to 53, Privacy Law, Data Protection, Cross on Evidence, Advocacy Skills etc. (Self-taught)
Corresponded with the United Nations in Geneva.
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Information Technology

Evocca Workplace Training (Prime Learning Pty Ltd) (Qld)
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) - SCQF 7 or NVQ level 3 (GCSE equivalent)

Jul 2009 - May 2010
Design a website to meet technical requirements, Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs, Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies, Create a simple mark-up language document to specification, Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) - SCQF 7 or NVQ level 3 (GCSE equivalent)

The tartan of the Aberdeen Football Club launched on 12th April 1990

Adobe Dreamweaver

Bayside Learning Centre (Qld)
Adobe Dreamweaver Course 12 hrs

Feb 2008 - Mar 2008
Work effectively with Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver and Fireworks. This course covers the interface setup and program settings that assist in an efficient and effective workflow, as well as knowledge about managing digital assets for a site. Identify and manipulate elements of the Dreamweaver interface.


Security Operations

Pro-system (Qld)

Certificate II in Security Operations - SCQF 5 or NVQ level 1 (GCSE equivalent)
Certificate III in Security Operations - SCQF 6 or NVQ level 2 (GCSE equivalent)
Dec 2008 - Dec 2008
Certificate II is the mandatory entry-level qualification for security professionals in Australia. It covers essential skills such as conflict management, legal responsibilities, and basic security procedures.
Certificate III builds on these skills with more advanced training in areas like risk assessment, negotiation techniques, and training for supervisory roles.

Certificate III and II in Information Technology

Apply First Aid

Apply First Aid

Pro-system (Qld)

Dec 2008 - Dec 2008
This course provides you with invaluable knowledge on how to deliver potentially life-saving help. It teaches you how to assess situations with primary and secondary surveys, techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the recovery position and how to react to a variety of emergencies such as choking or anaphylaxis.


e-Commercer website

Stores Online (Queensland)
Internet Workshop, Sessions 1 & 2 Internet Workshop
The Sebel, King George Square, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

13 Dec 2007 - 13 Dec 2007
1 day event: Marketing worldwide, storefront submission, hosting your eCommercer website, customer support.


Amateur Film-Doc Making

Amateur Film-Doc Making

Amateur Film-Doc Making
Scotland

2007-08

3 DVD Set, Filming, Using Editing software, Music software, Designing DVD covers.



Amateur Film-Doc Making

Amateur Film-Doc Making
Queensland

2009-10

3 DVD Set, Filming, Using Editing software, Music software, Designing DVD covers.


Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)

Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) (Adult Member) (Qld)

Jan 2006 - Dec 2018
Utilising training facilities, PCYC Queensland is a leading charity providing youth and community programs, services and facilities.

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Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Copyright © 2025 Graeme Watson.

Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), Graeme Watson, Queensland, Australia

Membership of the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), Queensland, Australia 2010 - Copyright © 2025 Graeme Watson.

Membership of the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), Queensland, Australia 2010


Civil Train Queensland

General Safety Induction (Construction Industry)

Civil Train Queensland
30215QLD

Jan 2006
Including Blue Card.
Civil Train is Queensland’s market leader in delivering training to the civil construction industry.

Civic Solutions Queensland
05 Jan 2006 - 24 Mar 2006
Work placement with Civic Solutions, Community Job Placement (CJP)

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Information Technology

TAFE Queensland
Certificate II in Information Technology - SCQF 5 or NVQ level 1 (GCSE equivalent)

Certificate III in Information Technology (General) - SCQF 6 or NVQ level 2 (GCSE equivalent)

Jul 2005 - Dec 2005
Awareness of cyber security best practices, Programming fundamentals, Networking fundamentals, Communication skills in a helpdesk setting, Working in a team.

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Certificate III and II in Information Technology

Certificate II in Horticulture

Horticulture (Landscape)

TAFE Queensland

Certificate II in Horticulture - SCQF 5 or NVQ level 1 (GCSE equivalent)

Jan 2005 - Jun 2005
Knowledge of treating weeds, recognising and identifying different plants, assisting with landscape construction work, how to operate and maintain machinery such as chainsaws and how to propagate plants.

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'Lest We Forget'

Mission Australia (Qld)

Certificate Lest We Forget

Interviewer Etiquette
Jun 2004 - Sep 2004
I helped to compile mini - biographies of World War II servicemen, (including; Lt Co Rodney Trevor Nott MBE, RFD) as part of an initiative programme by the local government. Interviewer and interviewee etiquette, background research and its importance, interview methods and note taking.

Certificate Lest We Forget
Work Skills Course

Work Skills Course

Glenrothes and Buckhaven Technical College Scotland

Commis Chef
Apr 1983 - Sep 1983
College and work placements. A commis chef is an entry-level position in a professional kitchen that involves basic food preparation and cooking tasks.
Cooking, Knives, Flow of Work, Baking, Pastry, Food Service, Theory, Food Hygiene, Safety at Work.

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Aberdeen F.C. - Family/DNA
An un-official compilation of the family tree of Aberdeen Football Club's official's, player's and staff from 1881 to present from one personal family tree.

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