GLADMAN MADAWAENDA
Jersey City,New Jersey
Summary
Creative professional and published playwright with a strong interdisciplinary background in literary analysis, narrative construction, and legal interpretation. Combines the critical thinking rigor of a legal background with the creative intuition of a performance artist.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Spoken Word Artist & Performer
Tiri Africa Festival / ZICCA Festival
Harare, Zimbabwe
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with artists to write and perform original spoken word poetry, requiring a command of symbolism, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Performed at high-profile cultural events including the ZICCA Festival (2024) and Tiri Africa (2022).
Legal Intern
Mbare Magistrates Court
Harare, Zimbabwe
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted deep analytical reading of case files to draft motions and legal opinions.
- Drafted formal legal documents with high attention to grammatical precision and structural logic.
Published Playwright & Author
The Independent Women
- Authored "The Independent Women," a stage play exploring complex social themes.
- Constructed multi-layered narrative arcs and intricate character development, demonstrating deep understanding of dramatic structure.
- Edited and refined scripts for thematic consistency, dialogue flow, and emotional resonance.
Education
Master of Science - Digital Marketing and Media
Yeshiva University
New York, NY 01.2025 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Laws - LL.B.
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe09-2024
A-Level & O-Level
Zimbabwe School Examination Council
Harare, Zimbabwe11-2019
Skills
- Literary Analysis
- Prompt Engineering for Al models
- Creative Writing
- Analytical reading and interpretation
- Accuracy and depth assessment
Timeline
Master of Science - Digital Marketing and Media
Yeshiva University
01.2025 - 11.2025
Legal Intern
Mbare Magistrates Court
07.2022 - 09.2022
Spoken Word Artist & Performer
Tiri Africa Festival / ZICCA Festival
10.2021 - 12.2024
Published Playwright & Author
The Independent Women
Bachelor of Laws - LL.B.
University of Zimbabwe
A-Level & O-Level
Zimbabwe School Examination Council