Shumi Chimombe
Communications Professional
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About
I am a professional writer and editor with over 15 years of experience in Communications. I have worked in different sectors including education, non-profit organizations, science, health, business, finance, tourism, design, innovation and sustainability.
I have extensive experience working with organizations across Africa.
My passion is writing and I have a Master's degree in Creative Writing from the University of Cape Town.
Experience
March 2023 - present
Freelance writer and editor
January 2021 - February 2023
Communications Officer - University of Cape Town
June 2015 - March 2018
Communications Officer - Cape Craft and Design Institute (CDI) - Cape Town
March - August 2013
Copywriter - Wesgro (Western Cape Trade and Investment Promotion Agency)
January 2007 - February 2013
Web Editor - University of Cape Town
December 2005 - December 2006
Writer - University of Cape Town
May - to December 2005
Senior Writer - BP Southern Africa, Cape Town
July 2003 - September 2004
International Representative - Maskew Miller Longman, Cape Town
1996 - 2001
Commercial Officer - Canadian High Commission, Harare, Zimbabwe
Education
MA in Creative Writing - University of Cape Town (2009)
BA Honours degree in French and Portuguese - University of Zimbabwe (1991)
