Charles A. "Chuck" Warner

I am a Gen-X’er, who grew up in the New York City neighborhood of LeFrak City, Corona. During my childhood, I was not athletic at all. Instead, this latch-key kid watched so many game shows and comedies while growing up. In watching all that television, I got fascinated with some commercials. I started to think about what provokes people to make such productions. I realized that the purpose of a commercial is to resonate in people’s mind to hopefully influence them to make that purchase at the critical time. After I have been through some experiences that tested my resolve, I decided to look up the definition of my name, Charles (“strong”) Warner (“warrior”). That is when I realized why I still stand despite my previous pitfalls.

Between 8 years in the U.S. Navy, 5 years in hotels and the remaining years in various other fields of work, my adult life includes a vast amount of time of being the "translator in the room". That is why I chose to get into advertising. To explain a product to the client’s audience to influence them to make the commitment is something I find very intriguing. That is why I feel obliged to help clients explain their businesses to their customer base.

My current goal is to be a User Experience (UX) Designer, the person who influences you to stay on the website you are visiting. In my most recent internship at Blank Slate Factory, I tested the Mobile Design of Brownstoner.com to find your grievances before you do. That is why I am majoring in Communications Design with a focus on Web Design.  To avoid my bullies as much as possible and improve my character, I joined the Boy Scouts of America, whose slogan is to do a good turn daily. By the time I graduated from high school, I received numerous awards for community service. As I was sitting at the Awards Brunch of the National Council of Negro Women, Queens County, their guest speaker was Westina L. Matthews, Ph.D. who told me that it was through someone else's service that I received my education, which is why I must give back in service. This has become my benchmark.

To display my skills, I created the UX Development organization, Charles Warner Digital, LLC.  This is why both my career website focus on both service to others and education.