BRIGHTWELL TENDAI KADENGE
Gweru,MI
Summary
Dynamic sports management executive with over a decade of experience in sport administration, governance, and program leadership. Expertise in fostering university sport collaborations, driving athlete development, and engaging strategic stakeholders effectively. Proven success in budgeting, securing sponsorships, and orchestrating large-scale competitions. Committed to leading organizational transformation and promoting excellence within collegiate athletics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
FIFA/CIES/MSU International Programme Coordinator
FIFA / CIES / Midlands State University
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinate academic delivery and logistics for the prestigious FIFA/CIES/MSU Sports Management programme.
- Support 30 postgraduate participants across diverse sports management modules.
- Manage complex scheduling for multiple annual teaching blocks, facilitating engagement with 10+ international experts.
- Drive programme evaluation processes to ensure global standards of sports education.
- Lecture the career readiness module.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Chief Executive Officer
Sheasham FC
04.2025 - Current
- Direct strategic and operational functions, increasing commercial revenue by 25% through innovative partnerships.
- Manage an annual operational budget exceeding USD 300,000.
- Oversee the execution of 30+ professional fixtures and sports events annually.
- Strengthened governance systems to improve organizational performance and stakeholder trust.
Group Human Resources Manager
Lomagundi College Group of Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led organizational development and HR strategy across multiple educational campuses.
- Coordinated sports and co-curricular events for 500+ students annually.
- Supported the successful delivery of a nationally televised sports tournament.
- Implemented workforce development and policy compliance initiatives.
Marketing and PR Committee Member
Zimbabwe Football Association
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Contributed to the mobilization of over USD 1 million in national sponsorship funding.
- Coordinated volunteer programmes involving 100+ participants and supported international partnerships.
Education
Human Resource Management
Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo01-2016
MSc - Human Resource Management
Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo01-2016
BSc - Human Resource Management
Great Zimbabwe University
01-2014
BA - History and Classical Studies
University of Zimbabwe
01-2009
Skills
- Leadership: University Sport Administration, Strategic Planning, Policy Development
- Operations: Budget Management, Event & Competition Management, Monitoring & Evaluation Record keeping
- Partnerships: Sponsorship & Fundraising, Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Development
- Management: Governance & Compliance, Event Management, Leadership & Team Management, HR Strategy
Accomplishments
· Financial Stewardship & Growth: Successfully managed annual operational budgets of up to USD 300,000 and drove a 40% increase in sponsorship revenue through strategic brand positioning.
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Strategic Resource Mobilization: Contributed to the mobilization of over USD 1 million in funding for national sports initiatives, demonstrating high-level capacity for securing financial sustainability.
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Global-Scale Administration: Expertly coordinating the FIFA/CIES International programme, managing logistics and academic delivery for international sports experts and postgraduate cohorts.
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Operational Excellence: Orchestrated the delivery of 100+ professional fixtures and sports events, consistently managing stakeholder relations across the SRC and Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC).
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Youth & Talent Development: Expanded community sports programmes to reach over 1,000 youth participants, aligning athletic initiatives with broader educational and social development goals.
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT & LANGUAGES
Stakeholder Collaboration: Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC), National Sport Federations, and Corporate Partners.
Languages: English (Native), French (Basic).
Timeline
FIFA/CIES/MSU International Programme Coordinator
FIFA / CIES / Midlands State University
01.2026 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Sheasham FC
04.2025 - Current
Group Human Resources Manager
Lomagundi College Group of Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024
Marketing and PR Committee Member
Zimbabwe Football Association
01.2016 - 01.2019
BSc - Human Resource Management
Great Zimbabwe University
BA - History and Classical Studies
University of Zimbabwe
Human Resource Management
Great Zimbabwe University
MSc - Human Resource Management
Great Zimbabwe University