Bartholomew Shepkong, Ph.D.

• Championed educational programs and professional development opportunities for African businesses and young professionals.
• Advocated for policies and initiatives that foster economic empowerment and collaboration between African entrepreneurs and the broader Ohio business community.
• Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
• Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
• Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.

• Led strategic initiatives to celebrate African culture and heritage through annual festivals.
• Directed planning, funding, and community engagement to ensure success and sustainability.
• Fostered diversity and inclusion in the Columbus community.
• Collaborated with executive team members to develop long-term objectives for the organization.
• Actively participated in strategic planning sessions to identify opportunities for growth and improvement within the organization.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase board effectiveness.
• Reviewed financial statements, reports, and other documents prior to board meetings.
• Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.

• Taught foundational courses, including Introduction to Philosophy, Sociology, and Cultural Diversity.
• Designed interactive curricula to encourage exploration of global perspectives and societal structures.
• Provided mentorship to support students' career and academic development.
• Researched best practices for effective teaching methods in order to improve instructional delivery.
• Created online resources for use by both faculty and students to supplement traditional face-to-face instruction.
• Mentored students in the development of their research skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Served on committees within the department related to policy changes or program updates.
• Attended conferences and workshops related to pedagogy, subject matter content, or professional development.
• Assessed student performance through examinations and assignments.
• Assisted in curriculum design for new courses or programs based on current educational trends and standards.
• Monitored student progress throughout the semester utilizing attendance records, grade reports, and other data sources.
• Engaged in professional development activities such as attending workshops or seminars focused on teaching excellence.
• Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
• Participated in departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and professional development opportunities.
• Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
• Collaborated with other faculty members in developing curricula for courses taught at multiple campuses.
• Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Advised students on academic issues such as course selection, major choice, career planning.

• Delivered lectures on sociology and cultural diversity, tailoring content to address the needs of nursing students in understanding diverse patient populations.
• Fostered an inclusive and interactive learning environment, emphasizing the importance of cultural competence in healthcare.
• Supported students through mentorship and academic advising, ensuring their success in both coursework and professional development.
• Assessed student performance through examinations and assignments.
• Assisted in curriculum design for new courses or programs based on current educational trends and standards.
• Monitored student progress throughout the semester utilizing attendance records, grade reports, and other data sources.
• Conducted office hours weekly to provide assistance with course material or address any questions or concerns from students.
• Engaged in professional development activities such as attending workshops or seminars focused on teaching excellence.

• Worked on mobilizing, developing, and maintaining a functional and interactive platform for African youth organizations and networks.
  • Assisted in project design, and innovative intervention formulation and implementation. • Engaged possible development resources, and mobilized partnerships.
  • Assisted and advised on proposal writing and reports.
  • Advised on advocacy and development for the African Youth.
• Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.

• Worked within an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and social workers in adult, acute care, in-patient units, and emergency services. I also provided supportive spiritual care through empathetic listening, and demonstrated an understanding of persons in distress.
• Collaborated with other staff members to develop effective ministry programs.
• Grief and loss, crisis intervention, critical incident stress debriefing, spiritual assessment, facilitation of staff communication, and conflict resolution among staff members, patients, and family members.
  • Assisted with decision-making and communication regarding decedent affairs.
  • Offered institutional support during organizational change or crisis.
  • Participated in medical rounds and patient care conferences.
  • Offered perspectives on the spiritual status of patients. • Assisted patients and families in completing advance directives. • Clarified value issues with patients, family members, staff, and the organization. • Participated in Ethics Committees and the Institutional Review Board. • Consulted with staff and patients about ethical concerns. • Conducted in-service education.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring urgent pastoral care.
• Facilitated small group discussions focusing on various aspects of faith development.
• Volunteered with various organizations, coordinating resources and outreach to help accomplish core mission.

• Facilitated team building and communicative leadership.
• Conducted training and in-service education.

• Offered information and updates on the team’s progress and concerns.

• Conducted staff meetings and briefings.
• Assisted with new hire orientation.

• Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
• Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
• Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
• Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
• Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
• Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.

• Mediated and facilitated disputes arising out of the court's landlord-tenant case.
• Assisted in clearly identifying the issues, and constructively suggested alternatives.
• Privately debated each side’s logical basis and perceptions.
• Allowed parties to negotiate, and guided them, and counseled them in finalizing the settlement.
• Negotiated agreements between conflicting parties in an impartial manner.
• Coordinated meetings with all interested parties to facilitate resolution.
• Attended court hearings as necessary to provide evidence or testimony.
• Specialized in negotiation and resolution of environmental conflicts involving natural resource allocation and regional development planning.
• Participated in continuing education programs related to dispute resolution techniques.

• Partnered with grassroots organizations and spiritual communities in organizing the African component for the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Brussels, Belgium.
• Assisted in the organizational evaluation and monitoring of goals and values; prepared strategic recommendations for organizational capacity growth; assisted in the organizational planning process; facilitated community groups' capacity training in inter-religious dialogue.
• Created content for social media campaigns to raise awareness about the organization's mission and services.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions focused on developing creative ideas for outreach initiatives.
• Researched best practices in order to develop innovative approaches for connecting with target audiences.

• Provided guidance on spiritual matters to congregants seeking advice and counsel.
• Monitored progress of projects related to worship services or other ministry-related activities.
• Created congregational awareness to encourage religious education program participation.
• Trained new personnel on policies and procedures related to religious affairs.
• Advised leadership on best practices concerning faith-based initiatives or outreach campaigns.
• Supervised the daily operations of a church or religious organization.
• Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
• Organized outreach initiatives such as food drives and clothing giveaways for those in need.
• Developed and implemented religious education programs for adults and children.