barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Portland, OR
How many years have you been in the industry?
13
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
no
About Me:
I began my career in the specialty coffee industry as a part-time employee at an espresso drive-thru while attending college. Since that time, I have managed traditional coffeehouses, and coffee bars in gas stations, high end tobacco shops, and health food stores.
Prior to coming to Bellissimo, I managed a high profile coffeehouse in Seattle. During my tenure, sales at the coffeehouse nearly doubled and I gained a reputation as one of Seattle's best baristas. In 2002, I was voted "Best Barista in West Seattle" by readers of the West Seattle Herald and one of "Seattle's Favorite Baristas" by the readers of the Seattle Times. In 2003, I became the Executive Director of the Seattle Barista Academy, where I was responsible for the design and implementation of the school's curriculum, in addition to daily operations. I believes strongly in the importance of quality coffee coupled with great customer service when building community between patrons and staff.
"picking up speed...", not really, it's more like a turtles pace now. thinking of making a move if things don't start to progress, we'll see what happens in the next few weeks. and you? you're probably a little excited about YOUR SEATTLE SEAHAWKS victory yesterday. keep in touch.
Hey Jared,
I hope you're recovering from that Seahawks game.
All's well in Philly- I've got a killer property- part of a 7,500 sq. ft. multi-tenant space- that will hopefully close next month. 16 ft. ceilings, a balcony overlooking the stage area.
Awesome street presence.
Oh, and cheap, relatively. Life's good.
I'm spending my Friday mornings with Phil Proteau from Counter Culture taking advantage of their free cuppings at Milkboy Coffee in Ardmore, PA.
Are you going to be ready for a trip[ out here for some training later this Spring?
Check my site out at www.townhallcoffee.com, and let me know what you think.
Cheers!
-Tim
Hey man I think the sparrow looks good your a rock star. Hey I hoping to get something going soon I'll keep you posted. I miss Portland maybe I can come back in june you know for the parade and all.
Jason Calhoon
Dec 24, 2007
Bernard Lucien Nussbaumer
Thx for the invitation. Hope this finds you well. I wish you the best for 2008. Take care.
Dec 27, 2007
Jason Calhoon
Dec 27, 2007
Justin
Dec 29, 2007
Sarah Dooley
Dec 31, 2007
kara d. ("kd")
Jan 1, 2008
Matt Milletto
Jan 2, 2008
Stickman
(Of course they are!)
Hi Jared, it's David up in BC.
Happy New Year to you, my man!
Jan 2, 2008
Justin
Jan 6, 2008
Matthew Alston
Jan 10, 2008
Tim Noble
I hope you're recovering from that Seahawks game.
All's well in Philly- I've got a killer property- part of a 7,500 sq. ft. multi-tenant space- that will hopefully close next month. 16 ft. ceilings, a balcony overlooking the stage area.
Awesome street presence.
Oh, and cheap, relatively. Life's good.
I'm spending my Friday mornings with Phil Proteau from Counter Culture taking advantage of their free cuppings at Milkboy Coffee in Ardmore, PA.
Are you going to be ready for a trip[ out here for some training later this Spring?
Check my site out at www.townhallcoffee.com, and let me know what you think.
Cheers!
-Tim
Jan 13, 2008
Jason Calhoon
Jan 16, 2008
TinaD
Jan 21, 2008
Jason Calhoon
Jan 22, 2008
AM
Jan 23, 2008
Matt Milletto
Jan 25, 2008
Ron Borlongan
Jan 31, 2008
Dennis Chua-Unsu
Feb 11, 2008
Nicole Maas
Feb 11, 2008
greg
See you this weekend....
Feb 11, 2008
Brian Conroy
Feb 16, 2008
AM
Feb 20, 2008
Jason Calhoon
Mar 3, 2008