User Experience Strategist
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
- Current
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- User Experience Strategist at Triad Digital Media
- Consultant at Gyroscope Studios
- Past
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- Interaction Designer at MyTeamZone
- Interface Designer at School of Architecture and Community Design - University of South Florida
- Sr. Web Designer at Fourth Door Creative
- Sr. Graphic Designer at Absher Design Group
- Graphic Designer at Coastal Communications
- Education
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- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Ringling School of Art and Design
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Ken Whaler’s Summary
Ken Whaler is a User Experience Strategist for Triad Digital Media, a Tampa-based agency that manages and operates online media programs for leading retailer and ecommerce websites such as Walmart, Sams, Dell, Netshops and Best Buy.
10 years ago I started working as a graphic designer and photographer. Doing so, I started building skills for composition, content organization and design. After that, I was hired by an award winning ad agency in Naples, Florida. There, I learned how to deal with photo shoots, art direction as well as design project management.
Tired of the limitations of print, I discovered the internet and started learning web design and focused on web standards and usability. It's been almost a decade that I have worked for various internet projects involving complex web applications, information architecture and usability.
As a Ux Strategist I dedicate my time to learning new technology, discovering trends and aligning user goals with business goals.
When I am not hard at work, you will find me enjoying microbrews, growing hot peppers and playing my bass guitar.
Ken Whaler’s Specialties:
Web Standards, Usability, Metrics/Analytics, User interface/user Experience Design
Ken Whaler’s Experience
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User Experience Strategist
Triad Digital Media
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
Triad Digital Media is a Tampa-based agency that manages and operates online media programs for leading retailer and ecommerce websites such as Walmart, Sams, Dell, Netshops and Best Buy.
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Consultant
Gyroscope Studios
(Internet industry)
2006 — Present (3 years)
User-centric design and development services that exceed users expectations and business objectives. Specializing in user studies, information architecture, social networks, optimization and roi.
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Interaction Designer
MyTeamZone
(Internet industry)
2007 — 2008 (1 year)
Responsibilities included the establishment of the look-and-feel of the entire site, usability and information architecture.
I developed product prototypes, storyboards and communicated marketing, design, usability issues and development goals to a range of executives, designers and developers.
Daily job duties included UI development of social network on .net 3.5 framework, Silverlight and Flash development. -
Interface Designer
School of Architecture and Community Design - University of South Florida
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year)
Design and direction all front-end interface and administration areas of the web-based applications.
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Sr. Web Designer
Fourth Door Creative
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Graphic Design industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year)
Taking the lead on developing the web department, my responsibilities included conducting needs analysis meetings and determining project scope, site design & architecture, hosting & email account administration, managing client expectations,technical support and training. Additionally, my job was not limited to web; I was also directly involved with many corporate id, print collateral and ad campaigns.
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Sr. Graphic Designer
Absher Design Group
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Graphic Design industry)
2002 — 2005 (3 years)
Duties included all aspects of print design as well as web page design, digital image enhancement, digital pre-press and press checks, photography and digital illustration.
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Graphic Designer
Coastal Communications
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Graphic Design industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year)
Duties included assisting the Sr. Graphic Designer in all aspects of graphic design.
Ken Whaler’s Education
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Florida Gulf Coast University
BA , Art , 2001 — 2004
Graduated Cum Laude, member of the National Dean's List.
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Ringling School of Art and Design
Graphic and Interactive Communication 1999 — 2000
Additional Information
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Ken Whaler’s Interests:
Usability Research, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Design Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Mobile
Ken Whaler’s Honors:
2006 - As Senior Graphic Designer - Web for Fourthdoor Creative - 2 Silver Addy® Awards - Website Design and Self Promotion Categories (Tampa Bay Advertising Federation)
2005 - As Senior Graphic Designer for Absher Design Group - 1 Gold and 4 Silver Addy® Awards (Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida)
2003 - Outstanding Achievement in Visual Art - Fine Art
2002 - Faces and Facets Regional Photography competition - General Category, 1st Place
Ken Whaler’s Contact Settings
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