High School Design

Heidi Shelley

UX/UI designer / Art Director

HeidiShelley

Seattle, WA

Heidi is looking for various contracted projects with independent clients, an ad agency or other creative fields with a diversified client base in the Redmond/Seattle area. A highly experienced, award-winning senior graphic UX/UI designer, with a proven track record of developing and designing Windows 8 applications adhering to Microsoft s corporate brand guidelines. Heidi s design experience the last four years has included work with the Microsoft Dynamics, OEM, MCS, Surface Commercial, EPG, DPE and the NWD teams. She has created corporate presentations for Microsoft s MGX, WPC, and Microsoft Dynamics Convergence conferences. She is well known in the industry as a creative design expert who possesses exceptional client service skills. She uses problem solving infographics to create executive presentations as well as Line of Business and Business to Consumer applications. Specializing in UX/UI design, Heidi also consults with companies across the US on Windows 8 Modern UI guidelines.

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Career OverviewKirkland, WA

May 2011 - PresentArt Director/UX-UI designer and Contractor

More recently Heidi has been working in the Windows 8 Modern UI tablet applications space. She has created the UI/UX experience for apps for Nike, Experian, Dish TV and several proof of concepts for Microsoft. She has completed deep dive training in the Windows 8 app MAAP program as well design consultations for Win 8 branding guidelines. She has also worked on several presentation decks for Microsoft conferences for MGX, WPC and Microsoft Dynamics Convergence conferences. In addition, current projects include branding and print material for a communications company as well as project management and design of a high school football and basketball program. .

Agencies and clients contracted through:

Amaxra, Artitudes, Coca-Cola, Coinstar, Crossfire Select, Dell, Dish TV, Experian, Eastside Baby Corner, First Solar, Graphica, Green Image Tech, Intrepid Learning, Kitterman Marketing Group, Methodologie, Microsoft, Nike, POSH Consulting, Panasonic, Lake Washington High School, Weber Marketing Group, Weber Shandwick, and Wild Tangent Media.Senior Designer and DeveloperSeattle WA

Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

Creating and implementing brand strategies and guidelines into Instructor-led Training courses, Digital ILT's and Webinars. Strategy planning, development, interaction of courseware for internal training between Microsoft and Yahoo!. Interviewing of contractors, coordinating of internal design team as well as working cohesively with virtual instructional designers within an extremely fast paced timetable. All deliverables have been successfully handed off in a prompt manner within an amazingly short period of time. Deliverables include ILTs, DILTs, Webinars and ancillary documents.Graphic DesignerBellevue, WA

Dec 2009 - Mar 2010

Responsible for video game localization of packaging, manuals and title sheets. Localized material into 13 different languages and collaborated with Video Game Team of graphic designers, language editors and art directors to meet deadline. Completed 60 day contract in full.Senior Graphic DesignerBellevue, WA

Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

Design consultant for Microsoft. Created Power Point visuals, animation, graphics, audio editing and published online training courses. Created a logo for the Readiness division within Microsoft. Designed application for signage for Design Laboratory.Owner, Design ConsultantSalt Lake City, UT to Gypsum, CO

1995 - 2008

Responsible for all aspects of business creation; meeting with clients, assessing design needs, providing media solutions, coordinating with print companies, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, and overseeing delivery of final project. Mediums included solutions for logos, letterhead packages, posters, brochures, catalogs, banners, vehicle signage, and annual reports and more.

EducationVisual CommunicationsSeatle, WA

1986 - 1988Art Institute of Seattle

Representative List of Previous Clients

Microsoft

Nike

Yahoo!

Panasonic

Experian

Southwest Airlines

Holland America Cruise Lines

Pok mon Company International, USA

Habitat for Humanity

Vail Summit Orthopaedics

Massage Envy

Iomega

Novell

Facelogic

Natures Way

Vail Leadership Institute

Evans Chaffee Construction Group

RA Nelson Construction

The Youth Foundation

Gore Range Natural Science School

Eagle County Public Schools

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Town of Vail

Lake Washington High School

Skills Set

Special Expertise

Windows 8 Modern UX/UI design

Windows 8 Tablet applications design and consultations

Corporate branding, layout, typography

Design and integration

Infographic solutions

Excellent creative and design skills

Project management skills

Collaboration skills

Time management and prioritization skills

Strong client focus

PMing Dev teams offshore

Technical Skills:

UX/UI design specializing in Windows 8 branding guidelines, Side loading apps with PowerShell, readiness courseware, ancillary documents, Podcasts, Vidcasts, Audio editing, Animation synchronization, Corporate branding, Print collateral, Presentation specialist

Software Expertise:

Microsoft Office 2010: PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Excel, Word, Publisher, Adobe CS5.5: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Premier Elements, Sound Booth, Acrobat, Articulate: Quizmaker, Mac OSX: i-Movie, InfoWeb Knowledge Center, Adobe: Fireworks, Flash, Captivate, Visual Studio

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