Newb to the scene. This is the first website / blog combo that I have designed, developed, and published on my own. My name is Nathan Olmstead and I have created XHTML and CSS templates for multiple websites as well as WordPress CMS for others. I am a freelance Web Developer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan who loves to design and code effective websites.
For the last eight years I have been an assistant kitchen manager at Metzger’s Restaurant as well as a cook for many more. My passion for good food and creative dishes has not diminished, but my new passion for web development has become stronger than ever. It is time for a career change.
I started going to school at Washtenaw Community College for Graphic Design in 2001 and I will graduate December of this year as an Internet Professional. An arsenal of graphic design classes along with some programming classes led to my interest in web development. I love both worlds as well as an enriched user experience.
My spare time (what little I have) consist of watching movies, hanging out with friends, learning more about modern web design, and watching my Wii and PS3 accumulate dust. I also enjoy cooking great food with local ingredients for small crowds as well as consuming it.