Lesley Marshall Email & Phone Number

Portland, OR

• In my role with PDX Education Collab, I’ve directed the creation and launch of an educational services start-up enrolling more than 60 youth in our first session, allocating a $200 investment which led to more than.
• Oversaw outreach and marketing initiatives, promoting community awareness of online curriculum services and extracurricular instruction in fine arts, cooking, science and nature exploration.
• Successfully secured high-profile media coverage in The Wall Street Journal, achieving substantial increase in local and national awareness of innovative educational interventions.
• Managed all aspects of operations spanning human resources, sales and client services, obtaining mandatory licensing prior to launch to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Oversaw 11 remote pod programs for families located throughout Portland metropolitan area, offering scholarship-based enrollment to 20% of students and serving as primary liaison between instructors and families.
• Consistently maintained 100% capacity, achieving 62% growth since initial pilot program in response to high-quality offerings.

Portland, OR

• I oversee critical aspects of programs for an innovative youth services organization generating $7.8 million in annual revenue, offering community-based outdoor education programs for more than 20,000 participants each.
• Worked to ensure full functionality and accessibility of facilities spanning 50,000 square feet, with property spanning 85 acres.
• Adapted core procedures in response to COVID-19, including cleaning initiatives and virtual programming for 1,400+ students.
• Directed launch of new kindergarten program to meet community needs, overseeing $250,000 budget to launch structured offering which reached more than 600 students each year.
• Allocated $15,000 annual marketing budget, overseeing digital campaigns, B2B programs and direct-to-consumer strategies. Partnered with community agencies such as LifeWorks NW to offer subsidized and reduced-rate.
• Led team of 28 managerial staff and supervisors, providing high-level oversight and mentorship for over 300 staff during tenure.

Portland, OR

• While working with KinderCare, I contributed to key elements of regional programs for an established educational services organization serving more than 200,000 students across 1,500 facilities nationwide. During this.
• Served as primary point of contact with management of new childcare cites seeking licensure, interfacing with state officials, fire marshals and health inspectors to coordinate credentialing processes.
• Provided remote oversight of 11 separate locations offering before and after school programming, working to ensure the highest caliber of educational and recreational offerings.

Portland, OR

I worked with senior administrators and educators of acclaimed independent academic institution to offer transformative instruction, with programs prioritizing community service, imagination and individual exploration. I also provided educational instruction for 20+ preschool students each year, participating in curriculum development, student evaluations.