Kukwah Philemon Yong
Fridley,USA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Uber
01.2016 - Current
- Delivered efficient transportation services, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs for passengers.
- Navigated urban areas effectively, optimizing routes to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality, performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
- Communicated professionally with riders, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Managed multiple ride requests simultaneously, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance passenger security.
- Adapted quickly to changing traffic conditions, maintaining high service levels during peak hours.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.
Director of Curriculum Development and School Planting
Training Leaders International
01.2011 - 01.2016
- I designed and developed a curriculum of 9 courses to train leaders formally and informally in 16+ countries.
- I also responded to leaders' requests to establish training schools worldwide. Established at Seminary in Brazil, a B.A. theological school in Novi Sad, Serbia.
- I oversaw the design and development of culture-specific curricula for the above schools.
- I have travelled to various locations to help teach and maintain quality training. I have taught in Serbia, India, Romania, Brazil, Liberia, Athens, Greece, Douala, Cameroon, etc.
Metro Mobility Driver
Transdev
01.2013 - 01.2014
Missionary/Professor and Academic Dean
Cameroon Baptist Theological Seminary
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Standardized curriculum for different leadership levels in a school of 300+ students (Certificate of Theology, Diploma, Bachelor, Master).
- I managed a faculty of 20+ teachers.
- Wrote and implemented academic policies to assure excellence in education and guide the attainment of intended goals and objectives for students.
- Produced a catalog to help students understand what the school would offer and their expectations.
- We have produced a guide for established extension centers to provide training for those who could not attend the traditional campus center.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - undefined
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky01.2003
Master of Divinity - undefined
Bethel Theological Seminary
St. Paul, Minnesota01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Bethel University
St. Paul, Minnesota01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Bethel University
St. Paul, Minnesota01.1994
Skills
- Passion for producing quality work that meets all the required goals, objectives, and the highest standards expected I have done so in the US, Africa, South America, and Europe
- Have a sharp mind and ability to “think outside the box,” bring new solutions to old problems, put keys into written form, convince those in authority that my answers are worth considering, and yet seek and accept improvement, thus promoting team ownership
- Ability to sell a solution (see # 2) to my customers, train them on how to institute them, and provide coaching, troubleshoot, and improve given any new development
- I understand the complexities of the American and other cultures, especially from my own culture in Cameroon, West Africa, and have traveled and worked in 10 countries
- I have a solid and proven ability to do international/intercultural team building with a keen interest in traveling and working with people in their cultural contexts (willing to go to the largest cities of the world as well as the smallest villages), assessing their needs, suggesting solutions, and designing/developing curricula that meet the requirements
- Successfully taught and led a leadership school of 300 students in Africa, which included leading and managing a large staff, designing and developing a curriculum for four different programs in the school, writing policies to guide curriculum implementation and meet objectives, and helping others understand and implement the vision I have successfully consulted with global leaders in different parts of the world I have helped them achieve their dream of starting new schools, including assisting them in pursuing a culturally relevant curriculum for their contexts
- I can function in any context, no matter the task, if clear goals and objectives are set
- I am keen to research and present results in an organized and easy-to-understand format to facilitate attaining intended goals and objectives
- I am a uniquely gifted man (I have been told) with the ability to conceive an idea and see it through to design, writing, selling, training, troubleshooting, and building relationships that lead to the actual implementation of the concept
- I have a personality that immediately wins affection and trust and brings out the best in others, empowering people to make a real difference I understand the complexities of American culture and the complexities of other cultures worldwide I have worked in Asia, India, South America, Eastern Europe, and Africa I love travelling
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Uber
01.2016 - Current
Metro Mobility Driver
Transdev
01.2013 - 01.2014
Director of Curriculum Development and School Planting
Training Leaders International
01.2011 - 01.2016
Missionary/Professor and Academic Dean
Cameroon Baptist Theological Seminary
01.2003 - 01.2010
Doctor of Philosophy - undefined
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - undefined
Bethel Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Bethel University
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Bethel University