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Thomas Winston Thorpe’s Resume

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Senior Web Designer, Groundspeak, Inc.; 2007-Present

Lead design for a series of independently branded GPS-enabled gaming Web sites. Design and maintain a consistent Web presence across all sites while addressing the unique design challenges of each site. Coordinate and collaborate with team members on matters of graphic and interface design for Web properties. Work with team members to create, refine and implement new designs for Web sites, marketing campaign Web sites, banner advertisements and other graphical treatments. Ensure cross-browser compatibility, usability and accessibility across all Web properties. Create and maintain design standards, brand books and identity guidelines for the corporation and all Web properties.

Front-End Web Developer / Graphic Artist, Catalysis Corporation; 2006 - 2007

Developed the front-end components of Web applications. Acted as a technical resource for team members by maintaining standards and instructing others in: HTML mark-up authoring, dynamic HTML implementation, site architecture, template design and implementation, development tools, and user experience and interface best practices. Lead implementation of customer graphic design and mark-up and developed supporting documentation including imaging and site guidelines. Worked with team members to research, refine, and create new user experience methodologies and technologies for application in Web development. Instructed employees, clients and contractors in Web graphic production standards and developed supporting documentation and final production check-lists.

Educational Consultant, Loyola College in Maryland; 2002 - 2006

Developed the Training and Development department for Loyola College. Managed a team consisting of staff members and student employees. Responsible for converting Web sites from a static server to a Content Management System and training end users to manage their new sites. Responsible for delivering technical training classes and developing training class curricula. Assisted and met with members of the college to identify training needs and develop training plans and schedules. Responsible for setting the direction for the college’s approach to technical training, Web design and development training, development of training curricula and delivery methods, including published material, Internet-based offerings, and other leading-edge approaches.

Web Administrator, Loyola College in Maryland; 2000 - 2002

Responsible for ongoing oversight of Web strategy and operations. Developed business plan and annual budget for Web-site functions. Accountable for budget, staff, staff planning, management, and product and service delivery. Oversaw operational activities of the Web sites with specific attention aimed at content creation and Web-site maintenance.

Web Developer, Loyola College in Maryland; 1997 - 2000

Modified and created Internet and Intranet content. Reviewed content for accuracy and quality of information. Developed application definitions. Provided direction to writers and individuals responsible for converting text to Internet and Intranet pages. Lead the implementation of new user interfaces. Created page layouts and verified that pages provided optimal level of customer service to end-users.

Education

Loyola College in Maryland, 2003

Certificate of Advanced Study (Concentration: Psychology)

Loyola College in Maryland, 2000

Bachelor of Arts (Major: Psychology, Minor: Fine Arts and Theology)

Georgetown Preparatory School, 1996

High School Diploma (Dean’s List, National Merit Scholar)

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