What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Mountain View, CA, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

3

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 work at an independent coffee shop focused on 3rd wave & specialty coffee. I have been working there as a barista for 3 years and as a barista trainer for 1 year.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

US cities: Seattle, Portland, Indianapolis, Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, LA, DC
Countries: Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras, Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sumatra

About Me:

I'm an Indiana native and a 4 year transplant to the San Francisco Bay Area. In my spare time I brew coffee on a syphon brewer, play ultimate frisbee & soccer, commute by bicycle, and stay active in my church.

About My Company:

Red Rock tries to equally support caffeine, culture, and community. We have high quality standards for our coffee and baristas. We host fresh art and great musical talent. We are welcoming to all kinds of people and groups. Hope you'll come check us out if you're in the area.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

I love the "Ah ha!" moments - both seeing other people experiencing specialty coffee for the first time and enjoying every cup for myself as its own experience.

Website:

http://www.redrockcoffee.org/blog