Rodwell Steinbridge Chigome
Business Development Manager
Dubai,
Summary
Senior Academic Manager and Business Development Specialist with 15+ years of international experience across the UAE, Asia, and Africa, including 7+ years with the UAE Ministry of Education. Expert in academic leadership, curriculum design, quality assurance, and government compliance. Proven record of driving organisational improvement, cost optimisation, and high-quality learning outcomes at executive and ministerial levels. Fluent in English, Afrikaans, Arabic, and Vietnamese.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Business Development Manager
Alabbar Enterprises
01.2023 - 01.2026
Academic Manager
Ministry of Education
01.2016 - 01.2023
Television Presenter- Language Liaison & Editor
Vietnam Television
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior English Teacher (Secondary & High School)
Nguyen Sieu International School
01.2011 - 01.2016
Sport Science Consultant
Hanoi T&T Football Club and Vietnam Sport Science Inst.
01.2013 - 01.2015
ESL/EAP/EBP/ IELTS/CIE Trainer
Apollo (IH) English Training & Learning Centre
01.2012 - 01.2012
Education
M.Ed. - International Education
University of Dundee
Scotland01.2020
IDLTM - International Diploma in Language Teaching Management
University of Queensland
01.2015
CELTA - Cambridge CELTA Course
Apollo Language Training Centre
Vietnam01.2012
TESOL [120 Hours] Course - undefined
Cambridge CELTA Course
South Africa01.2011
BA Degree - Sports Science
University of Stellenbosch
South Africa01.2010
Skills
MS Office Suite
Moodle
Blackboard Learn
Google Classroom
Canvas
Affiliations
- Co-Founder Hope Seed Foundation
- Member: Habitat for Humanity Stellenbosch
- Muizenberg High School – Head Boy; SRC Chairman
Certification
ABAT/ IBT Certification (QABA, ACP) Applied Behaviour Analysis Technician/ International Behaviour Therapist Training – 2024 Pulse Centre, Dubai
Interests
Advocate for community upliftment & outreach - giving back to society, Co-founder of the Hope Seed Foundation which focuses on mainly disadvantaged communities all over South Africa
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Alabbar Enterprises
01.2023 - 01.2026
Academic Manager
Ministry of Education
01.2016 - 01.2023
Television Presenter- Language Liaison & Editor
Vietnam Television
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sport Science Consultant
Hanoi T&T Football Club and Vietnam Sport Science Inst.
01.2013 - 01.2015
ESL/EAP/EBP/ IELTS/CIE Trainer
Apollo (IH) English Training & Learning Centre
01.2012 - 01.2012
Senior English Teacher (Secondary & High School)
Nguyen Sieu International School
01.2011 - 01.2016
CELTA - Cambridge CELTA Course
Apollo Language Training Centre
TESOL [120 Hours] Course - undefined
Cambridge CELTA Course
BA Degree - Sports Science
University of Stellenbosch
M.Ed. - International Education
University of Dundee
IDLTM - International Diploma in Language Teaching Management
University of Queensland
University participation
Stellenbosch University 1st XI Cricket Player, Paul Roos High School, Stellenbosch Cricket & Hockey Coach
References
- Nikki, Holder, Head of Staff, afteacherdubai@gmail.com, +971 561148546, Alabbar Enterprises
- Ryan, Williams, Sector Lead, llwrya001@gmail.com, ryan.williams@ese.gov.ae, +971503273558, Ministry of Education
- Nguyen, Hong Nhung, Director/ Producer, hphongnhung@gmail.com, +84 982224176, Vietnam TV (VTV4), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9_skH6cAoM
- Dang Thi Hong, Nhung, Director, danghongnhung72@yahoo.com.vn, +84 43 733 7590, Vietnam Sport Science Institute
- Van, Academic Manager, vanguyensieu1975@yahoo.com, +84 91 350 9269, Nguyen Sieu International School
Confidentiality
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Statistical Information
- Rodwell Steinbridge Chigome
- Unmarried, South African Citizen
- Valid UAE Work Permit
- In Excellent Health
- English, Afrikaans, Arabic and Vietnamese
- Driver’s License
- Currently residing in Dubai
- From Cape Town, South Africa