What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

SAN DIEGO United States

How many years have you been in the industry?

5 years

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I've been a barista for 5 years-while at my first cafe I was a barista and quickly caught on and moved to Barista Trainer and manager-now i am manage multiple cafes and train baristas-and my love for making coffee will never end as you can still usually find my busting on drinks during the busy rush or early morning to make drinks just right for the regulars.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

I am interested in traveling anywhere.

About Me:

I am 25-I grew up in Illinois and moved to San Diego in 2003 for school-Since i can remember Ivhave wanted to own my own coffee shop. Because I want to be able to enable people through coffee-to have their best day,to be happy and productive. I believe by providing great service to each individual you can help set the tone for their day. I have traveled all over the states and Thailand, China,Denmark,Norway,Sweden. I have a huge heart for people and traveling and coffee. I'm working towards my goal of owning a cafe that will be organic and direct trade. I believe strongly in pouring back into the people who are providing our coffee.

About My Company:

I work for Java Jones (the Jumping Bean Inc.) A fair trade organic coffeeshop and roaster. We have two location in San Diego. We are located in the heart of downtown-with a huge following of locals. We are about Passion Promise and Possibility-and we provide that with each and every cup passed to our guests and community.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Making people happy through the art of coffee.

Website:

http://www.javajonescoffeehouse.com