Honor Society® member
John Simon
Regional Director at Resources for Intercultural Exchange
- Biola University
- global studies
- Class of 2024
- La Habra, CA
Member since September 2020
About
(John) Mark Simon is a PhD student at Biola University's Cook School of Intercultural Studies. I have more than 20 years of cross-cultural leadership experience (including 15 years living and working overseas) in the fields of Information Technology, Leadership Development, and Christian Ministry. I hold a B.S. in Information and Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, and an M.A. in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University.
Education
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Liberty University
MA Human Services Counseling
2018 – 2019
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university of california-irvine
Information and Computer Science
1988 – 1994
Honors and awards
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Graduate with High Distinction
Completed MA in Human Services Counseling with a 4.0 GPA
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Professor
- Graduate school interests
Multicultural Leadership Development
Emotional and Cultural Intelligence- Outside the classroom
Hiking
Scuba Diving
Experience
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Regional Director
Resources for Intercultural Exchange
Apr 2004 – Dec 2019
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Principle Engineer
Quest Software
Jun 1999 – Jun 2004
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Principle Engineer
NetManage (formerly NetSoft)
Sep 1993 – Jun 1999
Volunteering
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I have served in multiple club and district level leadership roles in Toastmasters International, including President, Vice President of Membership, Vice President of Education, and Area Director. I am currently serving as the treasurer of the Irvine Toastmasters Club.
Toastmasters International
Oct 2011 – Sep 2020
Languages
- Chinese (Simplified) Intermediate
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