Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Builder, Nature & Animal Lover
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Johan Tromp (Johnny)

Johan Tromp (Johnny)

Waterberg, Namibia

Summary

Field-hardened and adaptable, with hands-on experience in yachting, construction, product design, and frontline work in an Anti-Poaching Unit (APU). Thrive in remote, high-pressure environments where quick decisions matter. Bring strong problem-solving instincts and a proactive, no-nonsense approach to new tasks. Known for reliability, creativity, and a results-driven mindset. Committed to protecting wildlife, strengthening team operations, and advancing mission-critical objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Anti Poaching Unit Supervisor

Xiphos Protection Group
10.2025 - Current

Conducted 4–6 hour quad-bike fence patrols daily, identifying breaches, tracks, suspicious activity, and security vulnerabilities.

Managed two operational ranger camps, ensuring daily water supply, cleanliness, safety, and readiness.

Received introductory UAV/drone flight training for surveillance and terrain assessment, with ongoing training required.

Received shotgun handling and safety training for on-ground wildlife and anti-poaching encounters.

Filled in for senior leadership when needed and currently stand as the next in line for the Inspector role.

Author

Personal Project
11.2024 - 09.2025

Writing and developing a memoir-style self-help book focused on healing, self-discovery, and creative expression.

Apprenticeship Trainee

Ground Sound Studios
03.2022 - 11.2024

Building structures to exact specifications. Assisted in training new team members on safe operation of equipment and proper construction techniques.

Jewelry Designer / Small Business Owner

Just Be Jewelry
03.2018 - 02.2022

Built Just Be Jewelry from scratch: sterling silver pieces with whole, unbroken geodes; the name reflects the concept.

Hospitality Freelancer

Independent / Self-Employed
04.2016 - 02.2018

Hands-on hospitality across events, guest services, and ops; stepped up in multiple volunteer roles.

Bosun / Senior Deckhand

Multiple Luxury Yachts (International)
02.2003 - 03.2016

Progressed from sailing yachts to mega-yachts, delivering high-end hospitality for billionaire clients across the Mediterranean, USA, and Caribbean.

Education

High School Diploma -

Labori
Paarl, South Africa
11.1997

Skills

    Problem-solving

    Attention to detail

    Creativity and innovation

    Heavy lifting

    Site management

    Construction support

    Adaptive team player

    Quality assurance

    Design thinking

    Artistic flair

Accomplishments

Over three years, helped transform Ground Sound Studios from an empty shell into a $1M, state-of-the-art sound recording studio—under the expert guidance of Mick Evans, a world-renowned producer and master builder.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Anti Poaching Unit Supervisor

Xiphos Protection Group
10.2025 - Current

Author

Personal Project
11.2024 - 09.2025

Apprenticeship Trainee

Ground Sound Studios
03.2022 - 11.2024

Jewelry Designer / Small Business Owner

Just Be Jewelry
03.2018 - 02.2022

Hospitality Freelancer

Independent / Self-Employed
04.2016 - 02.2018

Bosun / Senior Deckhand

Multiple Luxury Yachts (International)
02.2003 - 03.2016

High School Diploma -

Labori

Builder, Nature & Animal Lover

A hands-on builder with a deep, steady love for nature and the wildlife that calls it home.

Johan Tromp (Johnny)