Brighton Musaidzi

CURRICULUM VITAE
5280 Mkhosana Victoria falls
+263772137810
brighton@journalist.com
www.brightonmusaidzi.co.vu

SUMMARY
I am 23 year old young man, Journalist, debater and public speaker, hopeful
musician, socialite, filmmaker and critic of everything culture!
I am Zimbabwean (79-145705 N 80) and I grew up in a god christen family.
I am still single!
EDUCATION
Harare Polytechnic
Current Study
Diploma in Mass communication
(Broadcast Journalism)
Marist Brothers Secondary, Det e
2008
Certificate in Computer Operations and Packages
Mosi-Oa-Tunya High School
2011
Zimsec Advanced Level Certificate
Subjects:

Divinity A

History D

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English E

Marist Brothers Secondary School, Dete

2008
Zimsec Ordinary Level Certificate
Subjects:

Biology

Geography

Integrated Science

English Language

Religious Studies

Food and Nutrition

History

Ndebele

Mathematics

EXPERIENCE
President | H a r a r e P o l y t e c h n i c D e b a t e S o c i e t y
June2014 Current
I work as the effective President of the society. My duties include the day to day
running of the society, the spokesperson, chairing meeting, compiling reports to
the Dean of Students and lobbying for funds. My Achievements as a debater for
Harare polytechnic include
Debating at the Zimbabwe National Debating Championships 2013
(Masvingo)
Finalist at Zimbabwe National Debating Championships 2014 (Harare)
Representing Zimbabwe at the Pan African Universities Debating
Championships 2014 (Polokwane, South Africa)

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Temporary Teacher | C h a m a b o n d o P r i m a r y S c h o o l
May 2012 August 2012
Worked as a substitute grade 5 teacher for a complete term. Taught English,
Mathematics, Ndebele, Social Studies, Home economics and art. I was also
appointed basketball coach; the team managed to reach the national finals.

Communications Intern | U n i t e d C h i l d r e n o f A r i c a
January 2014 May 104
Worked as a volunteer intern at the organization where I was responsible for the
in-house newsletter and outreach programs. I also started an annual debate
competition for high schools in the Victoria Falls area during my tenure.

Junior Mayor | V i c t o r i a F a l l s J u n i o r C o u n c i l
October 2010 - October 2011
Worked as the effective Junior mayor of the town. I headed a council that was
tasked with dealing with youth representation in the town and the country at large.
Worked as the shadow council and functioned as the main council of the town,
only limited by our jurisdiction as a youth council.

SKILLS

Public Speaking/College Debate

Organizing
Photography
Audio Editing/Sound Engineering
Videography
Website Design
Culture critiquing
Basketball coaching (Hwange under 14, Matabeleland North under -14
2012)
Peer Educator
Podcasting

REFERENCES
The Headmaster
Marist Brothers Dete
Dete
Zimbabwe

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The Headmaster
Mosi High School
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls Junior Council
C/O The Public Relation Officer
Victoria falls
Victoria Falls
The Headmaster
Chamabondo Primary School
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
The HOD
Mass Communication Department
Harare Polytechnic
Causeway
Harare
www.hrepoly.ac.zw

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