Cassidy Morgan Thorp
Front-End Developer | UX Engineer | React Developer | Accessibility Specialist
Front-End Developer and UX Engineer with 5+ years of experience building accessible, responsive web applications using React, JavaScript, and modern CSS. Specialized in WCAG/Section 508 compliance and government-scale web platforms. Experience in cross-functional collaboration, design-to-development workflows, and performance-focused UI implementation.
Skills
Front-End
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript (learning)
- React
- Next.js (learning)
- Bootstrap
- Responsive Design
UI/UX, HCI
- Figma
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Interaction Design
- Information Architecture
- User Flows
- Human-Centered Design
- Usability Testing
- User Research
- Persona Development
- Journey Mapping
- Accessibility (WCAG/Section 508)
- Design Systems
Development Concepts
- Component-Based Architecture
- Agile/Scrum
- REST APIs (learning)
- Cross-Browser Testing
- SEO (technical & on-page)
- Performance Optimization
Tools
- Git
- WordPress
- Chrome DevTools
- Visual Studio
Programming/Supporting Languages
- jQuery
- Python
- PHP
- C#
- Java
Emerging Technologies
- AI/ML Fundamentals
- AI-Assisted UX & Front-End Workflows
- Data Visualization
Experience
Web Application Developer (Contract), Planned Systems International/Advanced Technologies & Laboratories supporting the World Trade Center Health Program (CDC/NIOSH)
February 2026 - Present, Cincinnati, OH/Remote
Front-End Developer (Contract), Maximus Inc. supporting the World Trade Center Health Program (CDC/NIOSH)
February 2021 - February 2026, Cincinnati, OH/Remote
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Collaborated with developers, designers, and stakeholders to redesign UX and front-end structure across 100+ pages of a federal healthcare website (cdc.gov/wtc).
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Developed responsive front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Led migration of multiple web applications from Bootstrap 3 to 5, improving responsiveness and modernizing UI architecture.
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Facilitated weekly cross-functional sprint meetings to prioritize front-end development tasks and coordinate UX updates.
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Ensured accessibility and responsive performance across mobile and desktop environments following WCAG and Section 508 standards.
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Built reusable component structures and standardized UI patterns using component-based architecture to support scalable front-end development.
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Optimized responsive layouts and front-end performance across devices using modern CSS and browser debugging tools.
Associate Center Director, Code Ninjas-Anderson Township
August 2020 - January 2021, Cincinnati, OH
- Tutored over 40 students aged 5-15 in coding fundamentals using Scratch, JavaScript, and STEM activities.
- Managed six employees by delegating and overseeing tasks, creating a weekly schedule, and leading projects.
- Oversaw daily operations which included checking in students, communicating with parents and interested community members, facilitating tours, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the building.
Web Developer Intern, US Digital Partners
January - March 2020, Cincinnati, OH
- Worked independently and collaboratively with developers, designers, and clients to update and develop multiple websites using technologies such as HTML, CSS, PHP, and WordPress. Examples of websites worked on include tidewashingmachinecleaner.com, franciscanmissions.org, concentrichealth.net, and nasa.esto.gov.
- Completed three accessibility audits based on WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
- Completed over twenty quality control tests to ensure proper usability, aesthetics, and content.
Informatics Apprentice/Web Specialist, Center for Applied Informatics/Informatics+ (Northern Kentucky University)
January 2019 - January 2020, Highland Heights, kY
- Worked independently and collaboratively with other developers to improve content organization, usability, mobile responsiveness, and design for more than ten NKU web pages, including the College of Informatics landing and child pages (nku.edu/academics/informatics).
- Communicated with clients and project managers to update content and styling for multiple public-facing websites.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (March 2026)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts in Media Informatics, Minors in Computer Science and Electronic Media & Broadcasting (2020)
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY | Summa Cum Laude
Certifications
UI/UX Design Specialization (September 2024)
California Institute of the Arts
Foundational C# with Microsoft (July 2025)
freeCodeCamp
SEO (July 2025)
HubSpot Academy
Foundations of Computer Science (August 2025)
Western Governors University
Git Essential Training (September 2025)
LinkedIn
Human Subjects Research SBE Comprehensive (December 2025)
CITI Program