CURRICULUM VITAE
FOR
SHAWN TINODAISHE TICHAWANA
Cell: +263*********/ +263*********
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PERSONAL DETAILS
SURNAME : Tichawana
FIRST NAME : Shawn Tinodaishe
DATE OF BIRTH : 30 July 1996
SEX : Male
MARITAL STATUS : Single
ID NUMBER : 63- 1561222 N 42
NATIONALITY : Zimbabwean
RELIGION : Christianity (Seventh Day Adventist)
LANGUAGES : English and Shona
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ordinary Level
School attended : Mutare Boys High School
Subjects Grade
English Language : A
Mathematics : A
Integrated Science : A
Biology : A
Geography : A
History : A
Principles of Accounts : A
Physical Science : B
Computer Studies : C
Additional Mathematics : C
Literature in English : D
Advanced Level
Mathematics : D
Chemistry : E
Physics : O
English Language &
Communication Skills : B
I’m also a holder of Class 2 & 4 driver’s licence with 5 years driving experience. Working Experience
Executive Tours Consultant for Wild Africa Travel Services (Pvt) Ltd, formerly Zimbabwe International Travel & Tours (ZITT). July 2017- February 2023. Duties
Handling travel bookings and enquiries.
Visa applications and enquiries.
Responding to travel enquiries via telephone, emails or walk ins, compiling itineraries and quotations.
Handling hotel bookings and car hire services as per the clients’ specifications.
Maintaining good public relations and portraying a positive image for the company.
As an Executive Tours Consultant, a position I held since May 2019, I was the key person in negotiating good deals and rates with hotels and other service providers in the tourism industry.
I was also in charge of making sure all the vehicles (both for office use and car rental) were serviced and kept in best condition possible.
Upon termination of my employment, I had started learning the Galileo ticketing system (Travelport), which I would like to resume once I get back into the tourism industry.
PERSONALITY
As an individual I have a higher affinity and vested interest in researching, finding and applying the best alternative solutions to a problem. I am a proactive, versatile, innovative, self-motivated individual who is very much passionate towards success, excellence and personal growth. Most importantly is my winning mindset, ability in team building exercises and leadership qualities. My personal goal will be achieved through careful, keen thinking and analysis, hard work, teamwork, intelligence, expertise and integrity. The zeal to work even under intense pressure motivates me.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Serving God by ministering to others.
Travelling and getting to know new tourist destinations.
Photography
Sporting activities: baseball, basketball, swimming, canoeing
Reading
Learning new languages
REFERENCES
Elder B. Phiri
Kuwadzana North Seventh Day Adventist Church
Ernest Pitara
General Manager
Wild Africa Travel Services (Pvt) Ltd
Maxwell Moyo
Country Sales Manager
African Sun Hotels
Nyasha Mwandiambira
Sales Manager
Meikles Hotel
Elliot T. Manduna
Sales Executive
Cresta Hospitality
Tendai Masere
Manager- Bulawayo Office
The Best Car Rental