I started learning about web design while in high school working in the Cisco Networking Academy on class downtime. I enjoyed what I was learning and started building a website for a friend, Loserplan.com. This website flourished and evolved over the next two and a half years. It hosted a variety of multimedia and served as a way for me to learn and try new techniques. From there I moved on to start designing websites for small businesses and musicians and artists. Which leads me to where I am currently. Working on my own fledgling blog in my spare time, as well as constantly trying to learn new technologies and techniques and keeping up with the latest trends and methods. I also work part-time as a Wood Finisher, Assembler, and Polisher. I am constantly learning and I apply the knowledge I gain everyday in as many ways as possible.Specialties: Web Design: XHTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, Frameworks, Wordpress, SEO, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Go Live, Illustrator.Wood Finishing: Staining, Gelling, Sealing, Prep & Finish Sanding, Topcoat, All stages of touch-up, Filling, Basecoat/Clearcoat Automotive Finishes, Patina, Furniture Polishing & Rubbing, Automotive Finish Polishing, Process definition and improvement.