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Jake Thornberry

Jake Thornberry

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Designer

  • Education

    • The Barrow Group Theatre Company & School

      2012 - 2013
      Acting Apprenticeship

      The apprenticeship was composed of classes in scene study, monologue, on-camera film & TV, Shakespeare, and script analysis. Artistic Directors Seth Barrish and Lee Brock directed our training.

    • Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts

      2010 - 2010
      Certificate Classical Performance

      Classical training applied in a rigorous and exceptionally demanding experience at the world's leading drama school. The program gave me a solid foundation in stage performance, gained stamina as a performer, learned roles quickly on the fly, and worked at an advanced level.While there, I - Learned the basics of Shakespearean acting- Worked in several companies between 12 and 16 peopleAnd undertook the following classes- Detailed scene study- Dance,-… Show more Classical training applied in a rigorous and exceptionally demanding experience at the world's leading drama school. The program gave me a solid foundation in stage performance, gained stamina as a performer, learned roles quickly on the fly, and worked at an advanced level.While there, I - Learned the basics of Shakespearean acting- Worked in several companies between 12 and 16 peopleAnd undertook the following classes- Detailed scene study- Dance,- Clown- Physical performance- Stage fighting- Voice- Singing- Alexander Technique- Sonnets- MonologuesActing: Greg dePolnay, Geoff Bullen, Jeremy Stockwell (Clowning)Movement: Katya Benjamin, Dewi Matthews (Alexander Technique), Darren Royston (Period dance), Brett Young (Stage Combat)Voice: Adrienne Thomas Show less

    • Northwestern University

      2017 - 2017
      Certificate Web Development

      I learned many concepts and technologies in a fast-paced immersive bootcamp environment while fulfilling roles in full-stack development in individual and collaborative group settings. I not only gained proficiency in a wide range of topics and technologies, but, more importantly, I learned to collaborate on a team, reached self-imposed deadlines when working individually, and honed the ability to teach myself new technologies, tools, and concepts on the fly, going from concept to… Show more I learned many concepts and technologies in a fast-paced immersive bootcamp environment while fulfilling roles in full-stack development in individual and collaborative group settings. I not only gained proficiency in a wide range of topics and technologies, but, more importantly, I learned to collaborate on a team, reached self-imposed deadlines when working individually, and honed the ability to teach myself new technologies, tools, and concepts on the fly, going from concept to deployment in as little as one week. Our group's capstone project involved building a full-stack MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node) app called PieceBroker that helps people make decisions about where to go out to eat.Skills, technologies, and tools I acquired: HTML5; CSS3; JavaScript; React.js; React Native; Bootstrap; jQuery; AJAX; APIs; Node.js; MySQL; MongoDB. Show less

    • University of Cambridge

      2011 - 2011
      CELTA: Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

    • Coursera

      2024 - 2024
      Certificate UX Design

      I strengthened my design process in Google's UX Design course by applying UX concepts including user-centered and equity-focused design, accessibility, and Google sprint planning. I deepened my practice of UX research, including planning research studies, conducting user interviews and synthesizing research results, building wireframes and prototypes, and measuring user affinities in usability studies.

    • University of North Texas

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      B.A. English

  • Experience

    • Freelance

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
      Actor

      Classical and contemporary stage work as well as film.

    • Eleven Madison Park

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Server

    • IH New York – International Language Institute

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      ESL Instructor

      • Instructed English proficiency classes for diverse age groups, spanning high school students to retirees• Worked closely with team members to develop engaging and personalized lesson plans for students• Facilitated intensive English courses for international high school students during summer sessions• Guided students on educational tours in Manhattan and coordinated evening events

    • Cobblestone Catering

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Office Manager

      • Managed daily administrative tasks for a boutique NYC caterer.• Processed payroll for 40 employees• Directed talent acquisition, onboarding, and training processes• Directed event staffing• Drafted professional business correspondence and handled accounts payable duties

    • Vertu Marketing LLC - Vertu Publishing

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
      Copywriter

      I researched and wrote 10+ legal articles for attorneys’ websites on a tight weekly deadline.

    • Northwestern University

      Oct 2015 - Feb 2019

      • Directed the Department of Chemistry’s website (2,000+ users)• Designer and editor of the department’s quarterly newsletter• Supported three faculty: edited and proofread academic manuscripts, set up meetings, coordinated travel, oversaw research group expenditures, and managed lab inventory

      • Program Administrator

        Feb 2016 - Feb 2019

      • Department Administrator

        Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

    • Jake Thornberry Photography

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2024
      Freelance Photographer

      • Boutique photography studio specializing in weddings and portraiture• Collaborated with clients on vision, aesthetic, and day of scheduling• Redesigned portfolio site UI, which drove a 30% increase in page views and 20% longer average session duration

    • Designation Labs

      Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
      Product Designer

      I collaborated on teams and applied user-centered design thinking in an agile environment to build mobile/web-based products. Under tight deadlines I conducted user research, synthesis, ideation, and iterative rounds of testing in an intensive and immersive 6-month UX/UI apprenticeship. Studied UXR, UX, IxD, IA, and UI. Outputs were user journey maps, personas, wireframes, and mid- to high-fidelity prototypes. Clients included Haystack Conferences and Constellation Brands. Projects included:Vente, an iOS app that helps people find nearby activities, events, and meetups• Coursework: UX, Research Synthesis, Ideation, IxD, Visual Design, UI Design, Usability Testing & Iteration, Branding• Outputs: Competitive Analysis, Wireframe redesign, Logo, High-fidelity mockups & prototype, Responsive marketing site, UI kit, Style guideBon Voyage, a travel iOS app for millennials• Coursework: UX Essentials, Research Synthesis, Ideation, Fundamentals of Interaction Design, Visual Design, User Interface Design, Usability Testing & Iteration • Final deliverables: Domain Research, Visual Competitive Analysis, User Interviews, User Persona, App Map, Style Tiles, Wireframes, High-Fidelity Mockups, High-Fidelity Prototype, Usability Testing Show less

    • Constellation Brands

      Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
      Product Designer

      A major brand player in the beverage market, I iterated on their Ambassador mobile app, an internal product that helps employees discover products by location, learn about company-sponsored events and news, and expand their product knowledge• Conducted competitive reviews, stakeholder interviews, user testing and delivered high-fidelity prototypes and a comprehensive style guide in a 4-week time frame• Directed user research and usability testing to identify pain points, resulting in a 15% increase in user satisfaction. Show less

    • Haystack Conferences

      May 2019 - May 2019
      UI Designer

      Haystack Conferences is a web platform that helps marketing and events professionals identify in-person conferences that meet their marketing and exhibitor/sponsorship needs. I created an initial UI design solution which involved: • The definition of a detailed visual design system covering the core search and browsing user flows• The broad exploration of brand and look-and-feel• Assessment of core information architecture • Content strategy Project Highlights and Accomplishments • Presented design proposal to client leadership team• Moderated desirability testing with users to hone in on the look and feel of the app through divergent explorations of style tiles• Created a visual design direction based on the client’s wireframes, user feedback, and multiple rounds of iteration• Designed high fidelity mockups, which underwent multiple rounds of user testing and were iterated upon, based on user feedback• Built a thorough visual design system • Developed a thorough style guide for proper usage of colors, typography, imagery, icons, and tone Show less

    • WJT Designworks

      Apr 2024 - now
      Product Designer

      • Established an independent consultancy to help companies achieve their product and experience design goals• Increased conversion rate by 33% through user-centered design enhancements. Collaborated with a cross-functional team to redesign a B2C travel website and improve the user checkout flow

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jake Thornberry
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    • Awarded to Jake Thornberry
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Reader (BookPALS)

      Issued by SAG-AFTRA on Jan 2011
      SAG-AFTRAAssociated with Jake Thornberry

    • Volunteer Dog Walker

      Issued by Safe Humane Chicago on Apr 2016
      Safe Humane ChicagoAssociated with Jake Thornberry