Christy Grundei
About Christy Grundei
Christy Grundei is a Sales Training Specialist at brightwheel, where she mentors new Account Executives and leverages her extensive background in early childhood education and sales. She has over a decade of experience in child care leadership and has held various roles in sales and education, including positions at KinderCare and Shutterfly, Inc.
Work at Brightwheel
Christy Grundei currently serves as a Sales Training Specialist at brightwheel, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she mentors new Outbound Full Cycle Account Executives during their initial month, providing guidance and support to help them acclimate to the company. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Sales Development Representative at brightwheel from 2020 to 2021. During her time at brightwheel, she has contributed to transforming early education by collaborating with directors across the country.
Previous Experience in Child Care
Christy Grundei has over a decade of experience in child care leadership. She served as the Center Director at KinderCare in Blue Ash, Ohio, from 2001 to 2014, overseeing high-quality early education teams. Following her tenure at KinderCare, she worked as Site Director at LeafSpring Schools in the Austin, Texas area from 2015 to 2017. Her extensive background in child care has equipped her with valuable insights into early education.
Sales Experience at Shutterfly, Inc.
From 2017 to 2020, Christy Grundei worked as an Outside Sales Professional at Shutterfly, Inc. During her three years in this role, she developed skills in sales and customer relationship management. This experience contributed to her ability to combine her educational background with sales success in her current role at brightwheel.
Education and Expertise
Christy Grundei earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mount St. Joseph University, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in child care and education, providing her with the knowledge necessary to lead teams and support early education initiatives.