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Hi, I'm Samuel Holleman.
I created this personal portfolio to set myself apart as a candidate for USMC Officer Candidate School.
This is more than a virtual folder—it’s a reflection of my commitment to leadership, service, and excellence.
Navigate through it using the left and right chevrons at the bottom corners, and you’ll see the qualities that define me: solution finder, quick to adapt, and a drive for continuous growth.
Opportunities to learn and to do what is right are ever-present—I never shy away from them. I am deeply proud to be an American, grateful for the sacrifices that have safeguarded our freedom. Yet, with that gratitude has come a realization: I have enjoyed the privileges of freedom without yet making sacrifices of my own.
That realization has become a calling—one I can no longer ignore.
I am ready to serve. Consider me for USMC OCS, and I will not only meet expectations—I will exceed them.
I will be an exceptional officer and a high-quality Marine, dedicated to the mission and the people who make it possible.
Bachelor of Science: Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences; Minor: Business,
cum laude | GPA: 3.542
Extracarricular activities:
Achieved a 9th-place ranking among 500 peers while balancing multiple extracurriculars.
Despite unweighted grades in band and soccer (100) negativley impacting the overall average,
I maintained competitveness | GPA: 4.12
Extracarricular activities:
3rd in the chain of command, after the two business owners. Employees would come to me with questions to answer and problems to solve. I also took part in training the employees and refining employee procedures. It was incredibly important that I followed the procedures perfectly so that other employees could emulate the example I set. On top of ensuring employees were well equipped to fulfil their roles, I also aimed to foster a friendly and fun work environment.
Implemented a robust asset management protocol, ensuring the longevity of over $30,000 in assets and maximizing cost savings for the organization.
Successfully orchestrated a transformative brotherhood expedition to National Parks across Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico, accommodating eight participants.
Independently oversaw all facets of the venture, demonstrating exceptional project management skills.
Finance: Devised a comprehensive budget and tailored installment plan for attendees, maintaining meticulous financial records.
Logistics: Strategically crafted the itinerary and secured optimal lodging arrangements.
Operations: Efficiently coordinated and managed all essential equipment and gear.
Sales/Marketing: Persuasively presented the trip concept to the chapter, initially recruiting six participants and subsequently enrolling two additional members,
showcasing strong interpersonal and promotional abilities.
Replicated the aforementioned duties for two subsequent camping expeditions to Twin Lakes, CO, exemplifying consistent leadership and organizational prowess.
As Keeper, the team's final line of defense, I adeptly directed and synchronized our defenders. With mere split-seconds to block shots or decisive moments to charge and intercept breakaways, I honed rapid decision-making skills. Regarded as a one of the most challenging roles in sports, an ounce of hesitation spelled defeat. I thrived in this high-stakes test of leadership and accountability.
With no fencing background, I mastered tasks from cutting cedar trees for custom H-braces to securing wire clips on T-posts. Head-to-toe this project is mine. This reflects my capacity to quickly learn, develop a project plan, and execute it with precision and excellence.
Prior to the test, I aimed for a perfect score, completing three classes for thorough preparation and practicing at the range to refine my accuracy. My commitment and focus paid off with a flawless 150/150 result.
Installed water and electric utility lines to a trough from a well house while rerouting the house water line to prevent freezing due to air exposure. This highlights my knack for learning quickly and executing with precision.
Crafted a custom corner bench to optimize an awkward space in the main room, leveraging 3D design skills to create a blueprint and adeptly adjusting during construction to overcome unexpected obstacles.
Completed a free HTML and CSS course to enhance this application, applying newfound skills and online tutorials to build the website you're navigating. This demonstrates my initiative to surpass expectations and broaden my expertise.