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 $115,000 in revenue in the first six months of operations. In response to a critical community needs during the pandemic, I’ve established flexible programming for youth, recruiting a talented team of instructors to lead dedicated educational pods for families needing support. We’ve maintained 100% capacity since we started, and offer need-based fee schedules for students from low-income families.Key Highlights:• 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.• Recruited 10 instructors, maintaining high caliber of teaching professionals providing academic support and creative instruction.

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 year. I’ve introduced procedural and programmatic improvements which led to significant growth, with over $1.5 million in increased revenue and more than 4,000 new students served annually. In addition, I manage logistics of seasonal camp programs serving more than 2,000 youth each week, obtaining commercial permits and overseeing program budgets of up to $1 million.Key Highlights:• 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 enrollment to youth experiencing housing instability and familial stressors.• Led team of 28 managerial staff and supervisors, providing high-level oversight and mentorship for over 300 staff during tenure.• Earned multiple promotions in recognition of educational leadership, logistics optimization and community outreach skillsets.

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 time, I partnered with organizational leadership throughout the launch and oversight of early childhood education programs enrolling nearly 2,000 students and generating over $4.5 million in annual revenue. Key Highlights:• 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 and parent conferences while reporting to Head Teacher.