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Gerhard V.

Travel and Tourism

  • Hourly rate: R200 /hr
  • Experience: 10 Years

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GERHARD VERMAAK Contact Information: Phone: (***)-***-**** Email: ****@*****.*** Location: Cullinan, South Africa Date of Birth: 21 Mar, 1995 OBJECTIVE Experienced Travel Consultant and Game Ranch Manager with a strong track record in providing exceptional customer service, creating customized travel itineraries, and managing wildlife properties. Skilled in booking flights, accommodations, and activities, as well as overseeing all aspects of game ranch operations. EXPERIENCE BUSINESS OWNER Waidmannsheil Safaris, Cullinan | Jul 2014 - Present Manage travel itineraries for leisure and corporate clients Book flights, accommodations, and activities with personalized itineraries Lead hunting expeditions, providing safety, guidance, and memorable experiences Manage hunting logistics, including scouting locations and arranging transportation Handle client inquiries, concerns, and emergency situations professionally Develop and implement successful marketing strategies Oversee budget planning and cost control measures FARM MANAGER Wagondrift Game Farm | 2017 - 2022 Participated in game capture and conducted hunts Maintained game fences, roads, and managed invasive plants Monitored animal health and determined feed requirements Planned breeding schedules and maintained required bloodlines Attended game auctions and ensured availability of game for resale Managed staff and maintained building new camp sites Implemented fire prevention measures FARM MANAGER Somerset Wildsplas | 2016 - 2017 Participated in game capture and maintained game fences Managed invasive plants and monitored animal health Ordered feed and determined feed requirements Ensured availability of game for resale and attended auctions JUNIOR FARM MANAGER Sondela Nature Reserve | 2014 - 2016 Participated in game capture and maintained game fences Managed invasive plants and fed animals Cut and baled grass for feed EDUCATION DIPLOMA IN GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT | 2014 - 2016 Courses included: Conservation management planning Infrastructure maintenance Game capture Veld burn operations Problem plant management TOURISM MANAGEMENT | 2014 - 2015 PROFESSIONAL HUNTER CERTIFICATION | 2019 SKILLS Trip planning and itinerary creation Destination knowledge Customer service Problem-solving and decision-making Leadership and staff management Budgeting and financial management Game ranch operations and wildlife management Marketing and sales Mechanical aptitude for farm equipment LANGUAGES Afrikaans (native) English (advanced) ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Handled daily farm operations including planting, cultivating, and processing crops Monitored crop progress and maintained farm machines Prepared soil and handled weeding, thinning, fertilizing, and pruning of crops

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