Sam Koren

Hi, I'm Sam Koren and I make people ideas come to life.

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Sam Koren is a creative and technical professional nearly 15 years experience developing and designing websites, Flash games and E learning applications in corporate and university settings. Imaginative and innovative with proven track record of producing successful projects from initial concept through completion that achieve business goals. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage time-sensitive projects. Combines passion for aesthetics with commitment to contributing to an organizations bottom line.While working at Princeton University, I designed eye-catching UI, CMS websites, HTML and CSS websites, logos and created interactive Flash applications for websites and as stand-alone applications for multiple departments and faculty members throughout the university. Since then I have used my front end development skills on specific projects at Penn Medicine, developing their Nursing website, at ETS (Educational Testing Services), converting their written tests to an online format using HTML, CSS, JS and jQuery as well as designing and developing a website/responsive web app for The Hibbert Group and their client’s representatives to place orders, check inventory, customize templates and  improving the overall look and performance using HTML, CSS and jQuery. Also, I have experience working for ad agencies such as Deutsch Inc., and retailers, including Chanel. In these roles I had the opportunity to design and create Flash banners and ads for high profile clients including Monster, Revlon, Snapple and Tylenol. At Chanel, designed and developed mini websites and banners for the Chanel international website in Germany, Spain, Italy, France and Britain, as well as E Blast ads to customers for multiple products. You are welcome to visit my portfolio site www.SamKoren.com to view samples of my work.

Front End Development and UI Design at The Hibbert Group

April 2014 - June 2014

Front end development and UI design for a website/responsive web app for their client's representatives to place orders, check inventory and much more, as well as improving the overall look and performance using HTML, CSS and jQuery.

Freelance UI and Web Designer and Front End Developer at Red Oak Creative

January 2014 - March 2014

Front end development and design of UI and websites, updating and fixing existing websites and improving the overall look and performance of the websites using HTML, CSS and jQuery.

Website Design and Front End Development at Wendee Koren - Artist

November 2013 - December 2013

Developed and designed the UI and website, using HTML, CSS and jQuery, to create an eye-popping showcase of the artist work. http://www.WendeeKoren.com

Front End Development at Penn Medicine (University of Pennsylvania Health System)

August 2013 - October 2013

Developed and code the new Nursing website for Penn Medicine, using HTML, CSS and JS, maintaining the unify look and feel of Penn Medicine web identity. http://www.pennmedicine.org/nursing/

Website Design and Development at WY Design

May 2013 - July 2013

Redesigning WY Design website. Using HTML, CSS and jQuery to creating a fresh and updated, responsive website, to showcase the company work online.

iOS App Concept and UI Design at SK Design

March 2013 - April 2013

Conceptualized and designed the user interface for an iOS app, Wardrobe Tracker helps you keep track of what you wore, where you wore it, who was with you, and any other details! With a couple very simple steps, you can easily search or catalog your photos with a simple intuitive user-friendly interface to make this experience easy and fun to use! http://tinyurl.com/cppm42l.

Website Design and Development at SK Design

March 2013 - April 2013

Developed and Designed an HTML and CSS website to promote an iOS app, Wardrobe Tracker that help you keep track of what you wore, where you wore it, who was with you, and any other details! With a couple very simple steps, you can easily search or catalog your photos with a simple intuitive user-friendly interface to make this experience easy and fun to use! http://www.wardrobetrackerapp.com/

Front End Development at Educational Testing Service (ETS)

October 2012 - April 2013

Developed, created and fixed ETS on line testing documents. Used HTML, CSS and JS to fixed multiple mockup problem that accrue while translating to different languages.

Freelance Web Design and Development at Cutting edge Panels

June 2012 - August 2012

Developed and Designed an HTML and CSS website to showcase the company's unique products. The company manufacturing unique panels with continuous flowing patterns that can stand alone as a piece of art or blend seamlessly to turn the entire wall into the art. Many other uses such as store fixtures, displays and cabinet or closet doors can also be enhanced with the use of their eye-catching panels.

Web Designer and Developer / Multimedia Designer / Flash / 3D at Princeton University

September 2004 - June 2012

At my last position at Princeton University I designed CMS websites, html and CSS websites, logos, Designed and developed interactive Flash applications as part of websites and as stand alone applications. I also create 3D modeling and animations as well as editing the render animations in film editing software.

Consultant Web Design and Development at Lockheed Martin

2004 - 2004

Developed websites and presentations using HTML/Flash for sharing and viewing files and presentations for internal projects. Improved user interface and visual presentation.

Consultant Web Design and Development at Merrill Lynch

2003 - 2004

Designing and developing a mini HTML/CSS website and a Flash application for a presentation of an upcoming products and services offered by the company to new clients.

Consultant Web Design and Development at Deutsch

2002 - 2002

Designed and created Flash banners and ads for high profile clients, e.g, Monster, Revlon, Snapple and Tylenol.

Consultant Web Design and Development at Chanel

2001 - 2002

Designed and developed HTML/CSS and Flash mini websites and banners for the Chanel international website in Germany, Spain, Italy, France and Britain. Designed E-Blast ads for multiple products circulated to customer lists.

School of Visual Arts

Coursework

Concentration: 3D Animation

Camera Obscura

Certificate

Concentration: Film photography and editing

Pratt Institute

Certificate

Concentration: Computer Animation