I have been interested in programming since I first learned how to use a computer. I finally found the time to start teaching myself first web designing, then web programming and other aspects of programming, during a gap year that I took off between my Junior and Senior years in college. Today, after roughly two years of teaching myself programming, I have become a competent web designer/programming, and have some basic skills in general programming. I have a professional site ([login to view URL]), which for now, mostly serves as a means to show piece my skills, but which in time will become my main liaison between my clients and myself. I have advanced skills in HTML, CSS, PHP, mySQL, intermediary skills in jQuery and graphic designing using photoshop, and begining C++ and JAVA skills. I am constantly learning and improving on my skills, even as I continue working on personal projects and for clients. Areas that I'm currently working on include, mobile development, game design, and SEO.