Shindy Bains Skaar
About Shindy Bains Skaar
Shindy Bains Skaar is the Chief Revenue Officer at Blink UX, with a diverse background in marketing and business development from her previous roles at Microsoft, Philips Healthcare, and Nike.
Current Role at Blink UX
Shindy Bains Skaar joined Blink UX as Chief Revenue Officer in 2023. In this hybrid role based in Seattle, Washington, she leads the Business Development and Marketing teams. Her focus is on UX research, strategy, and design for clients such as NASA and UCSF Health.
Previous Roles at Microsoft
Prior to joining Blink UX, Shindy Bains Skaar held multiple roles at Microsoft between 2013 and 2023. Her roles included Global Modern Work Hybrid Work Sales Narrative Lead & Future of Work C-suite Customer Presenter, Global Modern Work Hybrid Meetings Sales Play Lead, Modern Work Customer Advocacy, WW Education Marketing Customer Evidence Lead, Windows Education Customer Evidence Lead, and US Channel Partner Marketing positions. As a result of her work, she significantly contributed to a $2 billion influenced pipeline and created highly successful Microsoft Windows Education videos.
Career Before Microsoft
Before her tenure at Microsoft, Shindy Bains Skaar gathered experience in various roles across different companies. She worked at Philips Healthcare as a US Senior Field Marketing Manager and at Waggener Edstrom in Consumer Account Management. She also served Nike in various marketing roles, including Global Bags Marketing in the Equipment Division and International Marketing for Nike Golf. Additionally, she held a Business Development role at Resort Communications Group.
Educational Background and Certifications
Shindy Bains Skaar holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on Sports Business from the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Pacific and Asian Studies with a minor in Japanese from the University of Victoria. Additionally, she has undertaken executive education programs at Kellogg Executive Education and Seattle Coach, earning certifications in Data and AI, as well as Coaching for Leaders.
Awards and Recognitions
Throughout her career, Shindy Bains Skaar has received several accolades. She was honored with the Rising Star Award and Distinguished Speaker Award at the Microsoft Executive Briefing Center. Her authored case studies were featured on Microsoft product and industry landing pages, as well as included in investor earnings reports.