Kevin Julius
Lecturer / Teacher
Johannesburg
Summary
Multifaceted Lecturer with 3 years of expertise in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience in Theology to provide relevant information and first-hand experiences. Known for great personable demeanor and strong work ethic. Willing to go beyond the call of duty to achieve the goals set by the institution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Key Account Manager
Independent Newsapaper
Johannesburg
01.2006 - 12.2011
- Improved account management by predicting potential competitive threats and outlining proactive solutions.
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.
- Supported sales and reporting for large and medium-sized accounts.
- Facilitated strategic meetings with key stakeholders to understand customer needs and develop action plans.
- Conducted economic and demographic research and analysis to produce critical reports.
- Analyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
- Negotiated and maintained cost-effective contract pricing structures with vendors to produce positive return on investment.
- Positioned global capabilities to expand market share.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
Lecturer / HOD / Manager
Johannesburg Bible College
Johannesburg
01.2019 - Current
- Evaluated, create and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Manage Staff
- HOD of Spiritual Formation course.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Managed on line, social Media Platform as well as relationship building with ministry partners.
Pastor
Shift Ministries
Johannesburg
09.2018 - Current
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Associate Pastor
House Of Isa Ministries
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
Volunteer
836 Kingdom & House Of Isa Ministries
Johannesburg
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Tutored at various competency levels to help people with reading, math and writing skills.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
- Provided IT support by setting up and maintaining computers and other necessary technology.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Ridge High School
South Africa 01.2001 - 12.2005
NQF Level 7, Newspaper Management - Media Leadership
Rhodes University, Sol Plaatje Institute For Media
Port Elizabeth 03.2008 - 03.2024
ICDL - International Computer Driving Licence
South West Gauteng College
South Africa 01.2003 - 12.2003
Diploma in Ministry - Ministry / Theology
Team Work Bible College International
South Africa 01.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate in Theology - Theology
Teamwork Bible College
Durban, South Africa 01.2014 - 12.2014
Batchelor's in Theology - Theology
South African Theological Seminary
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2019 - 12.2022
Skills
Curriculum Development
Presentations
Differentiated instruction
Academic writing
Academic research
Faculty collaboration
Student records management
Student counseling
Online lectures
Lesson Planning
PowerPoint
Classroom lecturing
Continuing education
Academic advisement
Online content delivery
Supporting materials
Classroom management
Exam writing
Student needs assessment
Learning Management Systems
Adult Education
Student advisement
Class management
Timeline
Batchelor's in Theology - Theology
South African Theological Seminary
02.2019 - 12.2022
Lecturer / HOD / Manager
Johannesburg Bible College
01.2019 - Current
Pastor
Shift Ministries
09.2018 - Current
Diploma in Ministry - Ministry / Theology
Team Work Bible College International
01.2017 - 12.2017
Associate Pastor
House Of Isa Ministries
01.2015 - 09.2018
Certificate in Theology - Theology
Teamwork Bible College
01.2014 - 12.2014
Volunteer
836 Kingdom & House Of Isa Ministries
01.2013 - 01.2015
NQF Level 7, Newspaper Management - Media Leadership
Rhodes University, Sol Plaatje Institute For Media
03.2008 - 03.2024
Key Account Manager
Independent Newsapaper
01.2006 - 12.2011
ICDL - International Computer Driving Licence
South West Gauteng College
01.2003 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
West Ridge High School
01.2001 - 12.2005