KaSwill, you say "Game Designer," but then you talk about programming. And although you're only a student, you're reading ads for experienced professionals. And you talk about what you DON'T want, with very little about what you DO want. Also, no idea where on the planet "Moreno Valley" is. Very confusing and confused.
Read these for starters:
http://www.sloperama.com/advice/lesson7.htm
http://www.sloperama.com/advice/lesson24.htm
http://www.sloperama.com/advice/lesson27.htm