Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Yat Kiu, Yeung

Summary

Dedicated firefighter with hands-on experience in structural fire suppression, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical response. Former Hong Kong Firefighter with expertise in high-pressure operations, forcible entry, and public safety education. Physically fit, highly adaptable, and committed to teamwork and community service. Ready to contribute proven skills to the Beiseker Fire Department.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coffee Shop Manager

The Bow Coffee Shop
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Overseeing the daily operations of the café, ensuring smooth service, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
  • Managing the coffee-making process and ensuring the quality and consistency of beverages.
  • Training new and existing baristas on coffee preparation, equipment usage and customer service.
  • Developing and refining drink recipes, including new seasonal offerings or unique blends.
  • Keeping track of inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring stock levels are sufficient to meet demand.

Firefighter

Hong Kong Fire Services Department
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Responded to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies in a high-density urban environment.
  • Conducted interior and exterior fire suppression operations, including high-rise firefighting.
  • Executed vehicle extrication and road rescue (RTA response) for trapped victims.
  • Performed forcible entry and structural breaching during emergency interventions.
  • Delivered emergency medical response including CPR and first aid.
  • Participated in public fire safety education and community outreach programs.

Barista

NOC Coffee Co.
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Shop Assistant

Columbia Sportswear
11.2018 - 03.2019
  • Assisted customers in finding items and explained benefits and services to increase sales and satisfaction.
  • Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, optimizing space for ease of customer navigation.

Barista

Reactors Coffee
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Program Officer

Tseung Kwan O Sion Church Ltd.
09.2015 - 12.2017
  • Worked closely with trustees and grantees to develop goals, approaches, initiatives and evaluations of grants.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative programs that addressed community needs.

Education

Yi Jin Diploma -

Hong Kong Baptist University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
06-2015

Skills

  • Fire Suppression, Search & Rescue
  • Forcible Entry & Structural Breaching
  • Vehicle Extrication & Road Resuce
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Compartment Fire Behavior Training (CFBT)
  • Equipment Maintenance & Inspection
  • Strong Teamwork & Respect
  • Physical Fitness & Operational Readiness
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Community Engagement & Public Safety Education

Languages

English
Cantonese
Mandarin

Certification

Standard First Aid CPR/AED

- Level C

Timeline

Coffee Shop Manager

The Bow Coffee Shop
04.2024 - 03.2025

Firefighter

Hong Kong Fire Services Department
07.2020 - 08.2023

Barista

NOC Coffee Co.
04.2019 - 06.2020

Shop Assistant

Columbia Sportswear
11.2018 - 03.2019

Barista

Reactors Coffee
05.2018 - 11.2018

Program Officer

Tseung Kwan O Sion Church Ltd.
09.2015 - 12.2017

Yi Jin Diploma -

Hong Kong Baptist University
Yat Kiu, Yeung