Chelsie Bolender

UI Designer with Creative Problem-Solving Mindset

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Denver, United States

Teach Assistant at Montessori Academy of Colorado

Studied Intensive UI Design Course at CareerFoundry

Studied Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at University of Colorado Boulder

Joined July 10, 2021

Skills

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

About

Hi, I'm Chelsie! A UI Designer based in Denver, CO. As an undergraduate, a curious mind led me to pursue a bachelor's degree in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Something I always came back to in my studies was creating an artistic visualization. My desire to use color and texture to make my work beautiful led me to UI Design. Adapting my skills into something I can use for a career I love has been a great joy. Now, I work with small business owners to increase customer interaction and sales. My Key Skills as a UI Designer include: • User Research • User Flows • Wireframing • Iconography • Brand Guidelines • Style Guides • Prototyping • Responsive Web Design • Native App Design • Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, HTML, CSS and JavaScript With a history in Hospitality and Education, I have spent long days and nights honing in on the skills that make you a better person and team member. Hard work and efficiency are two things I will carry with me long after my days working in restaurants are through, just as empathy and shared curiosity weren't left in the classroom. There is more overlap between hospitality and education than you would think, but if there is only one thing that both industries teach you, it is putting people first- Much like UI Design. In this career change, I aim to work for a company that focuses on inclusivity and accessibility, with a team of other designers with whom I can collaborate and learn. Please feel free to preview my work on my portfolio site

chelsiebolender.com

or contact me here if you are interested.

Experience

Montessori Academy of Colorado

Feb 2021 – Present

Denver, CO

Teach Assistant

• Regulate Classroom Management • Retain Organization and cleanliness of the environment • Create and implement lessons

Private Tutor

Mar 2020 – Dec 2020

Denver, CO

Remote Learning Assistant and Tutor

• Helped students navigate remote learning through the pandemic. • Improved the reading and math skills of struggling students.

Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

Jan 2018 – Mar 2020

Boulder, CO

Cook and Hostess

• Excelled in a fast-paced environment with consistent and high-quality work. • Provided clear and positive communication with the customer base. • Integral member of a successful team.

Education

CareerFoundry

Nov 2021 – Oct 2022

UI Design Certificate , Intensive UI Design Course

University of Colorado Boulder

Dec 2013 – Dec 2018

Bachelor's, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology