Charlie Burns

Charlie Burns, MBA, has extensive experience in user experience, design, web development, and eCommerce solutions. As the Owner and Operating Partner of XBLU, INC. since January 1999, Charlie has led projects in UX and design. In addition, Charlie serves as the Chief Creative Officer at South Loop Digital, a role held since January 2020. Prior experience includes a position as a User Experience Designer at MUBEX: The Mutually Beneficial Exchange, where responsibilities involved creating user-friendly interfaces and developing JavaScript animations for both desktop and mobile. Charlie's earlier career includes work as an Information Technology Specialist at Accenture and a Web Developer at PharmaNutrients LLC, along with a role as a Training Consultant at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, and Design from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and an MBA in Consumer Behavior from North Park University.