Cassidy Morgan Thorp
Front-End Web Developer
Detail-oriented front-end web developer with over 4 years of experience using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to create mobile-friendly and accessible websites.
Skills
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Java
- jQuery
- Responsive Design
- Web Accessibility (WCAG)
- Bootstrap
- Cross-Browser Compatibility Testing
- UI/UX Design
- Version Control (Git/GitHub)
- WordPress
- React
- PHP
Experience
Web Application Developer, Maximus Inc. with CDC/NIOSH World Trade Center Health Program
March 2024 - Present, Cincinnati, OH/Remote
Front End Developer, Maximus Inc. with CDC/NIOSH World Trade Center Health Program
February 2021 - March 2024, Cincinnati, OH/Remote
- Worked independently and collaboratively with developers, designers, and communication specialists to redesign, improve, and update over 100 pages on the World Trade Center Health Program website (cdc.gov/wtc).
- Used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to complete majority of work, focusing on responsiveness and 508 compliance/WCAG accessibility guidelines.
- Migrated public-facing website and two other internal web applications from Bootstrap version 3 to 4. Migrated one other internal application from Bootstrap 4 to 5.
- Collaborated with designers to create an updated web style guide based on brand standards and UX best practices.
- Led weekly web meetings to discuss current and upcoming projects and manage ticket completion.
- Assisted with creating a new web request ticketing system to improve the workflow for requestors and developers.
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.
- Created and managed social media content for Center for Applied Informatics and Community Mental Health Centers of Kentucky, increasing engagement for both Facebook pages.
Education
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY (2016-2020) | Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts in Media Informatics, Minors in Computer Science and Electronic Media & Broadcasting