ALEISHA DEFILIPPO
PORTLAND,OR
Summary
Versatile professional with nearly three decades in operations management, retail leadership, early childhood education, and community engagement. Expertise in building systems, leading teams, and managing complex schedules. Skilled in creating inviting environments and fostering trusted relationships, while effectively balancing multiple priorities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder | Educator | Baker | Camp Director | Artist
Kite & Minnow
01.2019 - Current
- Designed and operated a multifaceted creative business centered around education, food, art, and community.
- Oversaw business operations, client relationships, marketing, budgeting, program development, supply purchasing, and vendor coordination to create a sustainable and engaging community-focused enterprise.
- Created nature and art camps, Montessori-inspired learning environments, curriculum, seasonal menus, cottage bakery products, preserves, and educational workshops to foster creativity and learning in the community.
- Directed art instruction, garden planning, family communication, event planning, and community partnerships to enrich educational experiences and strengthen community ties.
Private Nanny / Family Assistant
Multiple Families
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Delivered individualized childcare and household management to enhance family well-being for multiple Portland families.
- Coordinated calendars, household organization, meal planning, grocery shopping, school coordination, medical appointments, transportation, and administrative support to streamline family routines.
- Facilitated children's enrichment through art instruction, garden education, documentation, and effective family communication.
- Collaborated with teachers, specialists, therapists, physicians, and parents.
Personal Chef
Private Clients
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Coordinated weekly menu planning, shopping, and budgeting while implementing food safety practices and maintaining kitchen organization; accommodated dietary needs and prepared allergy-aware meals, including gluten-free and dairy-free options.
- Created customized meals for private clients with specialized dietary requirements, ensuring satisfaction and adherence to dietary needs.
- Prepared customized meals for private households with varied dietary needs.
- Planned weekly menus around client preferences and household schedules.
- Shopped for fresh ingredients and specialty items from local markets.
Teacher
One World Chorus
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught sight-reading, harmony, and vocal technique to diverse students.
- Prepared lesson plans for community music classes and performances.
- Facilitated music and arts experiences for young children, collaborating with families and educators to enrich learning opportunities.
- Led chorus rehearsals for One World Chorus vocal groups.
Lead Teacher
The Ivy School
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Developed curriculum, led classrooms, documented learning, assessed students, held parent conferences, and collaborated with teaching teams.
- Developed and implemented curriculum, led classrooms, documented learning outcomes, assessed students, held parent conferences, and collaborated with teaching teams to enhance educational quality.
- Prepared progress reports and participated in IEP/504 collaboration; taught art, gardening, music, literacy, science, and social-emotional learning.
- Coordinated annual Arts Week, engaging 75 community artists and fostering partnerships with families and specialists to enrich student experiences.
- Oversaw classroom budget to ensure proper allocation of funds for educational resources. effectively to allocate resources for educational materials and activities. to ensure effective resource allocation. and purchasing and mentored new educators.
Private Nanny
In-Home Childcare & Family Support
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Delivered comprehensive in-home childcare, developed educational plans, organized household activities, prepared nutritious meals, arranged transportation, and supported family needs.
- Managed in-home childcare routines for family support and daily household coordination.
- Supervised children during play, activities, and indoor and outdoor routines.
- Ensured children's safety and engagement during play, activities, and indoor and outdoor routines.
Sales Associate ? Assistant Manager ? Store Manager
American Apparel
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed high-volume retail operations, cash handling, and loss prevention.
- Assisted in opening multiple West Coast stores and developed training and operational materials.
- Oversaw high-volume retail operations, ensuring accurate cash handling and effective loss prevention strategies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art Education; Art Therapy Studies
Massachusetts College of Art
Boston, MASkills
- Curriculum Design
- Program Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Montessori Education
- Waldorf Education
- Neo-Humanist Education
- Art Education
- Nature-Based Education
- Special Needs Support
- Behavior Support
- Client Relations
- Parent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Documentation
- Progress Reports
- IEP collaboration
- Community Outreach
- Event Planning
- Volunteer Coordination
- Fundraising
- Operations Management
- Project Coordination
- Business Operations
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Hiring & Interviewing
- Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Purchasing
- Inventory Control
- Vendor Relations
- Customer Service
- Culinary Arts
- Nutritional Planning
- Organic Gardening
- Artistic Vision
- Color consultation
- Writing
- Public Speaking
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Email management
- Inventory Systems
- POS Systems
- Canva
- POS Systems
- Canva
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Food Handler Card
- Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
- Certified End-of-Life Doula
- FBI Background Check
- Oregon Central Background Registry
- Safe Sleep Training
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Growing Gardens
- Oregon Food Bank
- Art Enabled, Partnered in weekly collaborative art experiences between adults with developmental disabilities and students.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Growing Gardens
- Oregon Food Bank
- Art Enabled, Partnered in weekly collaborative art experiences between adults with developmental disabilities and students.
LEADERSHIP
- Growing Gardens
- Oregon Food Bank
- Art Enabled, Partnered in weekly collaborative art experiences between adults with developmental disabilities and students.
Timeline
Founder | Educator | Baker | Camp Director | Artist
Kite & Minnow
01.2019 - Current
Private Nanny / Family Assistant
Multiple Families
01.2019 - 01.2026
Personal Chef
Private Clients
01.2019 - 01.2022
Teacher
One World Chorus
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Teacher
The Ivy School
01.2011 - 01.2019
Private Nanny
In-Home Childcare & Family Support
01.2006 - 01.2011
Sales Associate ? Assistant Manager ? Store Manager
American Apparel
01.2003 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Art Education; Art Therapy Studies
Massachusetts College of Art