Oaktree Creative

Recommendations

Some people I’ve worked with in the past have some nice things to say about me. I didn’t pay them to say this – honest.

Andrew Shearer Product Director, Checkout Applications at eBay

Chuck is one of the most talented visual designers I’ve worked with. His intuitive, natural command of look and feel resonates with the audience immediately. But what makes Chuck effective in his role as a UI designer is the fact that he ALSO has a command of front-end technologies that bring design to life. He understands the trade-offs that modern day Web designers must deal with every day — speed, markup, flexibility, standards compliance, accessibility, usability and aesthetic. And that combination makes him appreciated by marketing executives and developers alike. Need someone who can have an intelligent conversation about typography with your ad agency in the morning, then talk to developers about XHTML templates for your CMS in the afternoon? Talk to Chuck.

Doug Alcorn Programmer and Web Application Developer, Independent Contractor

Chuck is one of those hard to find web designers. He has a good sense of design and an excellent understanding of html/css. He knows the standards and he knows how to make them look good. We used Chuck in a Ruby on Rails shop and he was more than capable of diving into our dynamically generated code, making careful alterations, and doing all the layout work right along side the developers. A couple hours of Chuck’s time is worth a great deal to a project!

Mike Corns Director, Software Development at Rosetta Stone

Chuck offers an unusual of blend of technical competency and design skills. This blend allows him to not only produce satisfying design recommendations for web-based technologies but also implement these designs in highly efficient and technically maintainable ways. Chuck worked remotely and was absolutely reliable during that time. I’d hire him again or use him on a contract basis should the need and opportunity arise.

Kevin Brungardt Vice President at Fannie Mae

Chuck is the most advanced communications professional I’ve worked with in my career. He is extremely effective in the communications discpline, having the critical attributes of high creativity, technical savvy and a sense for practical application. He also brought the message to life, delivering well beyond my expectations.

Ben Vandgrift Director of Operations at Black Collar, LLC

Chuck may be the most talented designer I’ve ever worked with. Not only does he have a deep technical knowledge of web presentation, but his instincts about the look, feel, and usability of the web are spot on. He combines this with a talent for image design and creation; his skill set is hard to match.