Carl Wheatley

Carl Wheatley is a seasoned professional specializing in the placement of Design professionals at Facebook, leveraging his own design background to nurture relationships with talented designers.

With a proactive and entrepreneurial spirit, Carl possesses exceptional communication skills and has a proven track record of fostering strong collaborations within teams to develop innovative solutions.

His experience extends to working with high-tech startups in both the US and Europe, offering services in application development and design. Carl's passion lies in working with startups and assembling creative teams.

Before venturing into design, Carl had a successful tenure as a club manager and golf coach, merging his expertise in golf with a love for technology to create 'PressTee', the pioneering mobile app for golf reservations and concierge services.

Carl's specialties include Product & Visual Design, UI/UX Design and testing, with proficiency in tools such as Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Axure, and InVision, showcasing a willingness to adapt and learn new products.

His educational background comprises studies in various design-related fields at institutions like Saratoga High School, Foothill College, Bloc, and the Academy of Art University.

Carl Wheatley has held roles at prominent organizations such as Facebook, Designlab, BCG Digital Ventures, ITCO Solutions, Inc., The Creative Group, 500 Startups, Startupbootcamp, Plug and Play Tech Center, Phlint, CoachBuddy, and PressTee INC, among others.

His diverse professional journey includes engaging in roles like Design Recruiter, Career Advisor, Creative Talent Specialist, Digital Media Full-Desk, Entrepreneur in Residence, UI/UX Designer, and Founder, showcasing his multifaceted skills and industry versatility.

Carl's prior engagements span across the golf industry as well, from being a Teaching Professional at GolfTEC to serving as a Tech/Sales Rep at Callaway Golf and Northern California Tech Representative at Nike Golf, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability across different domains.

Overall, Carl Wheatley's rich background in design, entrepreneurship, and technology reflects his passion for innovation, collaboration, and building impactful solutions across various industries.