About Freelance Web Designer, Keith Bates
No, I'm not related to Norman Bates even though I do love the movie 'Psycho'.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, I later moved to Dallas, TX shortly after marrying my wife (a native of the Houston area).
At Work
I currently work for a web marketing and analysis firm, located near Downtown, Dallas, as a web designer and Flash designer. My primary roll is to build those nifty little Flash banners you might see on various websites, particularly advertised through Google, MSN and Yahoo!. But, I have expanded into the realm of motion graphics and video production. I also freelance as a web designer on the side.
At Home
I love music. Before web design, I studied Music Performance in college where I played the electric and double bass. Admittedly, I have become lazy since moving to TX and really haven't played much.
I also enjoy playing video games and watching movies. I've been bitten by the HD bug and have been exploiting the Blu-Ray player in my PS3 to no end. Come September you can find me glued to my TV rooting for my beloved Cincinnati Bengals over the course of the next four - five months. Who-Dey!!!
Finally, I just enjoy spending time with my lovely wife, Jenni. Even though she is busy with school and me with my work, we still find time for each other. She is very patient with me and is good about reminding me when I am working too much.