What is your position in the coffee industry?

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

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Alamo & Walnut Creek USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

6

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.

Worked at a French-themed breakfast place for two years before being taken on at Yellow Wood and that's when my quest for best coffee really took off. Have worked there for nearly two and a half years before getting a second job at Pacific Bay Micro-Roastery recently.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Any - I guess the US coffee meccas in Portland and Seattle would be a good start or places I've heard really good things about like Australia, Canada or the places where coffee is deeply rooted in the culture like Western Europe

About Me:

I race road bikes for Taleo Racing which also receives a sponsorship from Yellow Wood. I've recently been able to borrow a West Bend II Popper so I've been experimenting with roasting a great deal and even cupped some of my 2nd batch of roasting today with the head roaster of Pacific Bay. I'd like to learn how to roast eventually or go to Nursing school - whichever comes first. Coffee, medicine - the two are almost interchangeable to me. Well, it kind of goes beyond just the drinks after all - coffee isn't just about pouring art or educating customers on differences and nuances but also about the fact that coffeeshops are microcosms unto themselves. People are social animals and thrive in environments where they can engage with other people.

About My Company:

Yellow Wood sponsors my racing team, the San Ramon Valley High Mountain Bike Team and DMC Women's Endurance Sports - a triathlon team. Our first latté art competition is coming up soon and we'r

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

talking to customers

Website:

http://www.yellow-wood.net