Hi, I’m Musarurwa Ruzvidzo. I am a publishing and editing professional with a BSc (Hons) in Publishing Studies from the National University of Science and Technology. I have hands-on experience as Editorial Assistant, Reading Editor, and in copy editing, proofreading, and coordinating artwork production for textbooks and manuscripts. I’ve worked with publishers, educators, and authors, and I’ve also contributed to educational projects as a relief teacher and through volunteer work. I enjoy creative writing, reading, music, traveling, and landscape design. I value clear communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and a friendly, can-do attitude that helps me collaborate effectively with authors, artists, and editors.

Musarurwa Ruzvidzo

Hi, I’m Musarurwa Ruzvidzo. I am a publishing and editing professional with a BSc (Hons) in Publishing Studies from the National University of Science and Technology. I have hands-on experience as Editorial Assistant, Reading Editor, and in copy editing, proofreading, and coordinating artwork production for textbooks and manuscripts. I’ve worked with publishers, educators, and authors, and I’ve also contributed to educational projects as a relief teacher and through volunteer work. I enjoy creative writing, reading, music, traveling, and landscape design. I value clear communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and a friendly, can-do attitude that helps me collaborate effectively with authors, artists, and editors.

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Hi, I’m Musarurwa Ruzvidzo. I am a publishing and editing professional with a BSc (Hons) in Publishing Studies from the National University of Science and Technology. I have hands-on experience as Editorial Assistant, Reading Editor, and in copy editing, proofreading, and coordinating artwork production for textbooks and manuscripts. I’ve worked with publishers, educators, and authors, and I’ve also contributed to educational projects as a relief teacher and through volunteer work.

I enjoy creative writing, reading, music, traveling, and landscape design. I value clear communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and a friendly, can-do attitude that helps me collaborate effectively with authors, artists, and editors.

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Language

Shona
Fluent
English
Fluent
North Ndebele
Intermediate

Work Experience

Tour Guide Front Office Manager at Jungleman Tours and Safaris
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Tour guide and front office management; Conducting tours around Zimbabwe.
Relief Teacher at Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008
Taught English, Geography, History and Shona at secondary schools in Zimbabwe.
Editorial Assistant (Internship) at College Press Publishers
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Reading Editor; Copy Editing; Proofreading; Commissioning artists; Artwork briefs; Liaising with authors during editing process; Front Office Management.
Freelancing Editorial Services at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Providing editorial services; Conducting home tuition (primary and secondary students); Freelance editorial projects.
Tour Guide at Jungleman Tours and Safaris
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Tour guide; Front Office Management; Conducting tours around Zimbabwe
Freelance Editorial Services at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conducting home tuition (Primary and Secondary Students)
Tour Guide / Front Office Management at Jungleman Tours and Safaris
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Conducted tours around Zimbabwe and managed front office operations.
Volunteer Assistant to Braillist at Jairos Jiri School for the Blind Kadoma
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Assisted in transcribing educational materials from print to Braille; produced reading material for the visually impaired; catalogued Braille material in the library; assisted in teaching.

Education

O Level at St. Vincent Secondary School
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
A Level at Marlborough High School
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Diploma in Education (Geography and Development Studies) at Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
BSc. (Hons) Publishing Studies at National University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
O Level at St. Vincent Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
A Levels at Marlborough High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Diploma in Education (Geography and Development Studies) at Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
BSc. (Hons) Publishing Studies at National University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
O Level at St. Vincent Secondary School
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
A Level at Marlborough High School
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Diploma in Education (Geography and Development Studies) at Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
BSc. (Hons) Publishing Studies at National University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Publication: Imaginings and Sensations
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Publication: Pride
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Publication: Zimtainment
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Other