Toby Watson

Technically proficient in various conservation methodologies, including handling chemicals, operating conservation equipment, related digital software, and manual installations. Led effective communication with clients and collaborated with coworkers on art-based consultancy and conservation projects. Directed large-scale retail display implementation in a showroom setting.

Adaptable to new skills and equipment; experienced with power tools, digital and analytical lab equipment and mapping software (ArcGIS, LiDAR, Photogrammetry, etc.). Accomplished in evaluating both material culture and theoretical works in a professional environment, presenting original and effective results. Accomplished in identifying business inefficiencies and logical inconsistencies and developing strategic, actionable solutions.

Passionate about bringing societal awareness to art as both a tool for change and a representative voice.

Strong academic background: First Class BA (Hons) Art History and History graduate. Track record of successful research projects, motivated to develop a career within a related sector.

Postperson with driving - Royal Mail

(2025-01)

• Self-sufficient work requiring planning and critical thinking in a fast-paced, pressurised environment.
• Handling personal information, sorting letters and parcels, and driving a van. Using digital scanners.

Intern Consultant - Barker and Langham Consultancy - London, UK

(2026-01)

• Helmed a public transit art research project, benchmarking global case studies to inform cultural masterplanning and civic infrastructure strategies
• Prepared interpretive content, project pitches, and client presentation materials
• Undertook data analysis, critical descriptors and fact-based research, compiling into usable Benchmarks and analysis for both clientele and internal usage
• Assisted in synthesising interpretive content, project pitches, and client presentation materials for international cultural stakeholders

Conservator Internship - Lincoln Conservation - Lincoln

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed the handling and repair of objects of historical value.
• Experience with various conservation equipment, including: Polarising Light Microscopy (PLM), Architectural Paint Research, Hazardous Substances screening, and collaborating with clientele to create digital historical floor plans
• Conducting site visits and analysing the building, taking samples, and operating with PPE

Delivery driver (part-time student income) - Domino's - Lincoln

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Problem Solving: navigating busy areas and using map software.
• Customer service skills.
• Operating equipment and using a vehicle efficiently.

Sales Specialist - Wilsons Carpets - Rotherham

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Design bespoke carpet floor plans for clientele.
• Using numbers and measurements, working precisely and professionally. Arranging their fittings, installation and handling money. Independent sales-led role.
• Manual work, including Lifting Carpets, cutting and rolling for customers.

Bedrooms Coworker + Store builder - IKEA Sheffield - Sheffield

(2017-01 - 2022-12)

• Designing custom wardrobes, including room layouts for customers.
• Using 3d graphic software and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the products and software used, whilst also providing my own expertise on aesthetic choices and storage solutions options.
• Led the construction and implementation of display units, working closely with the graphic design team on the display room sets. Managing spare parts and using power tools.

Bachelor's - Art History and History (Hons) - University of Lincoln (2022-01 - 2025-12)

A Level - Thomas Rotherham College (2014-01 - 2014-12)

GCSE - Wingfield Business and Enterprise College (2011-01 - 2011-12)