LinkedIn: John Holleman

Current

Director of Corporate Relations and MBA Services at University of Mississippi

Past

Content Scoring Leader for TOEFL at Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Director of MBA Administration at University of Mississippi
English Language Specialist at United States Department of State

Licensed Professional Counselor at Licensed Professional Counselor

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Education

Texas A&M University-Commerce
The University of Memphis
Texas A&M University-Commerce

Stephen F. Austin State University
University of Mississippi

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Connections

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Industry

Higher Education

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John Holleman’s Summary

My second book, "Understanding American Idioms Using Word Puzzles," has been accepted for publication and will be forthcoming through the Commerical Press, the oldest publisher in China. My first book, "American English Idiomatic Expressions in 52 Weeks: An Easy Way to Understand English Expressions and Improve Speaking" was published by the Chinese University Press in 2006.

I also offer a series of seminars to improve the business English competencies of non-native English speakers. The English Speaking and Business Communication series of workshops include:
* Improving English Speaking Skills
* Personal Effectiveness
* Interpersonal Communication
* Communicating with Your Team
* Powerful Presentations
* Resolving Problems and Conflicts
* Communicating With Customers
* Technology of Communication

John Holleman’s Specialties:

I am the author of "American English Idiomatic Expressions in 52 Weeks: An Easy Way to Understand English Expressions and Improve Speaking" published in 2006 by the Chinese University Press and the forthcoming book, "Understanding American Idioms Using Word Puzzles" through the Commerical Press in China.

John Holleman’s Experience

Director of Corporate Relations and MBA Services

University of Mississippi

(Higher Education industry)

August 1998 — Present (9 years 10 months)
Content Scoring Leader for TOEFL

Educational Testing Service (ETS)

(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Education Management industry)

July 2005 — May 2008 (2 years 11 months)

As Content Scoring Leader, member of leadership team for speaking portion of TOEFL IBT examination for English assessment. Responsible for supervision and evaluation of raters.
Director of MBA Administration

University of Mississippi

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

August 1998 — May 2007 (8 years 10 months)

Administrative Director of full-time residential MBA Program and online, Professional MBA Program at Ole Miss.
English Language Specialist

United States Department of State

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

November 2005 — November 2005 (1 month)

Served part-time assignment as English Language Specialist in November 2005, delivering teacher training workshop series in Tunisia.
Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

(Mental Health Care industry)

1991 — 1998 (7 years)

John Holleman’s Education

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Doctorate, Education, 1989 — 1993
The University of Memphis

Ed.S., Counseling, 1983 — 1984
Texas A&M University-Commerce

M.S., Counseling, 1982 — 1983
Stephen F. Austin State University

B.A., Liberal Arts, 1977 — 1981
University of Mississippi

M.A., ESL

Additional Information

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John Holleman’s Interests:

In my spare time, I enjoy teaching English to speakers of other languages, reflected in the publishing of my book, "American English Idiomatic Expressions in 52 Weeks: An Easy Way to Understand English Expressions and Improve Speaking (2006)." Check it out at www.oxfordcoach.com/book.htm and available at Amazon.com