John Holleman

John Holleman

Director of Corporate Relations and MBA Services at University of Mississippi

Greater Memphis Area

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
Education
  • Texas A&M University-Commerce
  • The University of Memphis
  • Texas A&M University-Commerce
  • Stephen F. Austin State University
  • University of Mississippi
Connections
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Industry
Higher Education
Websites

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 1998Present (9 years 10 months)

  • Content Scoring Leader for TOEFL

    Educational Testing Service (ETS)

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

    July 2005May 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 1998May 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 2005November 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)

    19911998 (7 years)


John Holleman’s Education

  • Texas A&M University-Commerce

    Doctorate, Education, 19891993

  • The University of Memphis

    Ed.S., Counseling, 19831984

  • Texas A&M University-Commerce

    M.S., Counseling, 19821983

  • Stephen F. Austin State University

    B.A., Liberal Arts, 19771981

  • 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

John Holleman’s Groups:

  •    The DallasBlue Business Network member
  •    CareerLink Network member
  •    TakingITGlobal member
  •    Link to Your World™ member
  •    MyLink500 member
  •    Ole Miss Business School Alumni Career Network member
  •    China Business member
  •    Fortune Global Group member

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