jeff hale

lead instructor, data science

About

COO at Blankie Tails, a company helping rid the world of boring blankets. Co-Founder and COO of Rebel Desk, a company dedicated to helping people avoid prolonged sitting. Rebel Desk sells a treadmill that fits under a desk and an adjustable-height desk at which you can stand, walk, or sit. Our products help you feel great while you work. Co-Founder and COO of Floor Bloom, a company that helps kids avoid sitting in chairs. Floor Bloom sells beautiful floor pillows that make an awesome scene and help kids have fun reading, relaxing, and playing on the floor.

Country

united states

City

washington

Industry

computer software

Skill

strategy, program management, leadership, business strategy, community development, marketing, strategic planning, financial analysis, corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship, project management, entrepreneurship, sustainability, nonprofits, budgets, policy, team building, management, public policy

Experience

chief operating officer, consultant

blankie tails

2017-8 - 2018-7 · 1 yr

I did COO type things at Blankie Tails after serving as a management consultant to the company following a shareholder buyout.

lead instructor, data science

general assembly

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

chief operating financial officer

floor bloom

2016-9 - 2018-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Cofounded and oversaw operations and finances at this consumer products company. Floor Bloom sold floor pillows to create a fun and healthy scene on the floor.

super-dad

stay at home dad

2008-10 - 2011-9 · 3 yrs

Primary caregiver for my two small children while my spouse had a demanding job.

director of finance and operations

weisbrod matteis & copley pllc

2011-10 - 2012-11 · 1 yr 2 mos

Jeff helped set-up the law firm and oversee and implement finance, accounting, marketing, IT, HR, and operations functions. Jeff performed decision analysis modeling case outcomes with decision trees and Montecarlo simulations.

director of housing development

community services of arizona

2004-6 - 2008-9 · 4 yrs 4 mos

* Director of Housing Development (July 2007 – October 2008) * Manager (June 2006 – June 2007), Associate (June 2004 – June 2006) * Community Services of Arizona, Inc. Chandler, AZ * Financially modeled, evaluated, and managed development teams for multiple affordable housing projects * Involved in over $70 million and 1,000 units of affordable rental housing development * Wrote and/or presented grant and loan applications for housing developments resulting in over $8 million in awards * Founder and head of Greening Committee that reduced energy consumption in corporate office * Certified Housing Development Finance Professional by the National Development Council * Experienced with affordable housing finance programs such as tax-exempt bonds, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, Community Development Block Grants, U.S.D.A. Rural Development, and Federal Home Loan Bank

senior computer lab coordinator, residential computing connection

bowling green state university

1997-9 - 2001-5 · 3 yrs 9 mos

* Co-managed 10 computer labs * created and implemented policy * selected, trained, and managed 40 employees

chief operating officer

rebel desk

2013-1 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

Jeff is a cofounder of Rebel Desk. He oversees technology, finance, and operations for this company that helps you turn your standing desk into a treadmill desk so you can be healthier, happier, and more productive.

Education

bowling green high school

1993-1 - 1997-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

university of arizona

bowling green state university

psychology

1996-1 - 2001-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, Honors Program, National Merit Scholarship, Phi Beta Kappa

university of arizona, eller college of management

business

2001-1 - 2004-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Net Impact, Merit-Based Academic Scholarship. Taught Business Strategy, Human Resources Management, & Business Communication courses