Lee Grindstaff

About Lee Grindstaff

With over 10 years of work experience in hospitality, education, and talent management, I am passionate about creating memorable and meaningful experiences for people. As a Talent Manager at THELIONS, a data-driven jobs marketplace connecting top sales talent with the best startups in the nation, I leverage my skills in communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving to match candidates with their ideal roles and companies. I am motivated by the mission of THELIONS to empower sales professionals to achieve their career goals and help startups grow and thrive. I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, having worked and traveled in various countries and cultures, and being TEFL certified.Before joining THELIONS, I worked as a Regional Manager and a Travel Guide and Experience Coordinator at Backroads, a leading active travel company. In this role, I organized and guided active travel adventures for families, private groups, company retreats, and more, across multiple destinations in North America and Europe. I consistently received high ratings and positive feedback from guests, and was recognized as one of the top performers among 800+ guides for five years in a row. I also developed and maintained strong relationships with local partners, vendors, and stakeholders, and ensured the quality and safety of the trips. I honed my skills in hospitality, customer service, logistics, and leadership, and gained valuable insights into the travel industry and market trends.

Experience

1. Talent Manager

   Thelions

   Jun 2023 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   TheLIONS is a data-driven jobs marketplace connecting top sales talent with the best startups in the nation. Our custom-tailored job matches for Sales “Lions” rely on dozens of data-driven factors, resulting in an average 3x better Introduction-to-Hire rate vs other job boards and sources. TheLIONS has been recognized for our thoughtful and data-driven approach by Bloomberg, TechCrunch, and others. We are growing and expanding in 2023 — come join our Pride or our network!

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Education - MEd, Special Education and Teaching

• Appalachian State University

  Secondary Education and Teaching