Jason Harle

Adjunct Instructor

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Tallahassee, Florida, United States

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About me
Instructor Committed to Empowering Student Success | Founder and CFO (Chief Fitness Officer) of Farmer Gym | Motivational Realist | #dowork Advocate
Education
- Iowa State University
  2000 - 2005
  Bachelor of Science Business Management and Business Marketing
- Drake University
  2007 - 2009
  Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General
  Activities and Societies: Vice President, and Co-Founder, of the Drake Business Club
Experience
- Des Moines Area Community College
  Aug 2009 - now
  Adjunct Instructor
  Introduction to Business, Fall, 2009 - PresentProvide an overview of the dynamic and constantly evolving business landscape. Educate students on various topics including ownership, management, marketing, insurance, economic systems, and finance, as well as the role of government in business.Financial Services Academy, Summer, 2012 & Fall, 2012Developed course curriculum and prepared students for entry-level financial services positions in areas such as call centers, customer service, insurance assistance, phone banking, and financial crime investigation. Provided training to enhance tools for networking and career advancement.Personal Finance, Spring, 2011 & Fall, 2012Discussed family financial planning, covering financial statements, budgeting, taxes, risk management, and retirement.Administrative Support Basics, Summer, 2012Facilitated skill development in areas such as time management, communication (both written and verbal). Instructed students on computer and internet basics and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Business Math, Spring, 2011Provided an understanding of computations that strengthen and emphasize financial accuracy, covering topics in the mathematics of buying and selling, banking, payroll, markups and markdowns, discounts, interest, consumer math, and other related business applications.International Business, Fall, 2010Provided an understanding of the dynamics of global trade. Examined the cultural, economic, legal, political, social, and technological environment of international business. Provided an overview of marketing, management, distribution, and job opportunities available to business students. Show less
- Simpson College
  Jan 2011 - Aug 2015
  Adjunct Professor
  Sport and Fitness Management:Provided insight into the business side of athletics and fitness, covering topics such as not-for-profit sports agencies, sports marketing companies, fitness centers, and sport-governing bodies. Prepared students for graduate studies or professional opportunities in the field.
- Farmer Gym
  Feb 2013 - now
  Founder and CFO (Chief Fitness Officer)
  Provide an online forum for fitness enthusiasts. I have written and published nine fitness books and created the fitness product, The Bale, a multifunctional piece of exercise equipment. In addition to training clients, I perform operations, deliver financials, develop brand strategy, and conduct marketing for Farmer Gym.I have experience in a wide range of training forms and levels—from strength training to ultra-endurance competitions and from coaching competitive athletes to guiding fitness novices. I have worked with celebrities in the arts and entertainment industries featured in magazines such as Elle and Vogue, as well as in newspapers like the Huffington Post and the Wall Street Journal. I have also trained Division-1 Football and Track & Field Athletes, individuals new to exercise, those advanced in their fitness journey including certified instructors, and special-needs populations. Show less
- UCLA
  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
  Academic Mentor
  Provide students with the skills required for a successful business career and teach them critical thinking related to the job-seeking process and other academic topics. Students are introduced to various career opportunities while discovering their personal strengths and weaknesses, professional interests, and work preferences. The course helps students set academic and professional goals while defining their essential interpersonal or "soft" skills and personal brand.
- Concordia University-St. Paul
  May 2016 - now
  Adjunct Instructor
  Sport Finance:Provide an overview of how to apply business principles to manage athletic programs, sports teams, fitness facilities, and health clubs. In this class, students learn core concepts in fitness business and sport theory and apply them to various areas of sport management, including facility management, sports marketing, and fitness center management.
- Florida State University
  May 2022 - now
  Course Facilitator and Career Coach
  Provide students with the skills required for a successful business career and teach them critical thinking related to the job-seeking process and other academic topics. Students are introduced to various career opportunities while discovering their personal strengths and weaknesses, professional interests, and work preferences. The course helps students set academic and professional goals while defining their essential interpersonal or "soft" skills and personal brand.Additional duties include managing the operation of the Center for Professional Success LinkedIn page, where the page's followers increased from approximately 1,000 to over 5,000 in just over a year. Provide orientation and club presentations related to our center and professional development matters. Construct and help facilitate the MBA Professional Development course. Spearheaded a clothing collection initiative and brought in approximately $25,000 in clothing donations. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Ace-Certified Health Coach
  American Council on Exercise
- Ace-Certified Personal Trainer
  American Council on Exercise
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Jason Harle
  Esprit De Corps Award Florida State University, College of Business Apr 2023 Awarded to a staff member who consistently exhibits pride, fellowship and loyalty, while upholding traditions, demonstrating respect and excelling in customer service.
- Awarded to Jason Harle
  We Choose Excellence Award Florida State University, College of Business Mar 2023 Dear Colleagues, Our March recipient of the We Choose Excellence Award is Jason Harle (Center for Professional Success)! This award recognizes deserving faculty or staff members who go the extra mile and consistently work above and beyond the call of duty. Here is a summary of Jason’s many nominations: One nominator wrote that Jason’s “positive outlook and eagerness to help have made a memorable impact on our team.” Another wrote that Jason has “shown how much he enjoys working… Show more Dear Colleagues, Our March recipient of the We Choose Excellence Award is Jason Harle (Center for Professional Success)! This award recognizes deserving faculty or staff members who go the extra mile and consistently work above and beyond the call of duty. Here is a summary of Jason’s many nominations: One nominator wrote that Jason’s “positive outlook and eagerness to help have made a memorable impact on our team.” Another wrote that Jason has “shown how much he enjoys working in the college and his dedication to student success,” that he “is always more than willing to go above and beyond his regular duties to take on special projects,” and that his LinkedIn “posts have highlighted the purpose of the Center and brought more awareness of it to students, alumni, and faculty and staff.” The final nominator wrote that Jason might be “the most positive, outgoing person you'll encounter on campus,” that he “consistently looks for opportunities to help,” and that he has a genuine “passion for helping students.” Congratulations Jason! We are grateful for your continuing support of our college, our students and our preeminence! Warmly, Mike Michael D. Hartline, Ph.D.Dean and Charles A. Bruning Professor of Business AdministrationCollege of BusinessFlorida State University Show less
- Awarded to Jason Harle
  Ivy Business of the Month Iowa State University, Ivy College of Business Oct 2021
- Awarded to Jason Harle
  Non-Affiliate Performer of the Month Wells Fargo Financial Feb 2006 Performed sales presentations to customers, refinancing first and second mortgages, and lines of credit. By managing a sales pipeline of more than $4 million per month, resulting in an average sales volume of nearly $1.4 million per month, I became a leader in department-wide non-affiliate sales. Continually led a department of nearly 100 employees in sales volume, customer pull-through, and overall performance.
- Awarded to Jason Harle
  Most Valuable Performer of the Month Wells Fargo Financial Nov 2005 Performed sales presentations to customers, refinancing first and second mortgages, as well as lines of credit. By managing a sales pipeline of more than $4 million per month, resulting in an average sales volume of nearly $1.4 million per month, I became the leader in department-wide sales for the month. Continually led a department of nearly 100 employees in sales volume, customer pull-through, and overall performance.