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Jackie Carpenter

Female

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Tacoma Washington
How many years have you been in the industry?: 8
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 have been in the coffee business for eight years and have learned alot about dealing with customers, employees and have learned tons about coffee and where it comes from. I have been to Denver to train baristas there and have competed and placed in a national latte art competition in Seattle, Washington where resumes are requiered and one must be accepted. I have taught latte Art seminars and I have also placed third in the Puget Sound barista championships in Tacoma. I love making drinks for people and it is always nice to know that they enjoy drinking them as much as I love making them!!!!
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: We have so many places that we would love to go. We are planing trips to Costa Rica, Italy, Ethiopia and Guademala all with-in the next year.
About Me:: Started out in the coffee industry when I was 15, worked my way to management and latte art trainer. I then took a break and broke into the corporate investment world in Seattle as an Event Planner for a few years. I am back in the coffee community, working for Treos in Tacoma, WA. I am very excited on this new and upcoming hot spot, we have got some great talent, people and hopes for the future.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: love the people and the creativity everyone brings!
Website:: http://treoslife.com/coffee/

Comment Wall:

Shiloh Nelson

Hey there! I am so glad you joined. Did you see our Forza group? You should join!!! See you at Forza!

Jan 2, 2008
Ben Gleeson

Hey Jackie, thanks for the add..

Jan 8, 2008
Shiloh Nelson

You should show off some of your latte art!!! I want to see some of your proudest!

It was great chatting!

Jan 8, 2008
Bryan Reynolds

Thanks for the comment! Isn't this site rad? You oughta join the "Lighter side of coffee" group and share your most embarrassing moment on there...Viva la Forza!!!

Jan 9, 2008
Ben Gleeson

Nice pictures Jackie - are they your lattes??

Jan 9, 2008
Antonios Argiropoulos

thanks Jackie!!!you can put your photos also at
SHOW LATTE ART-LET'S SEE YOURS forum...
i'm waiting for your latte art photos...

Jan 14, 2008
Bryan Reynolds

It's all about the magic of the wisk!!! I'm telling you, the wisk just makes ever drink a reason to celebrate!

Jan 15, 2008
Pablo Castaneda

Hey Jackie:

I was reading your profile, I was wondering are you coming to Guatemala??? I read Guadamala but I was checking , if that is the case I would love to show u around our coffee operation, who is your roaster in Guatemala???' that will be cool........

Pablo

Jan 23, 2008
Damian

Cool picture of the roaster. Did you take that yourself

Aug 20, 2008
Steve MacDowall

great photos, love your art - Steve

Aug 20, 2008
Wilson Hines

I love the uniforms. Where they for a competition or what was up with that? Looked really slick!

Aug 20, 2008
Damian

Am going to send you a picture. See if you can see the face looking at you

Aug 20, 2008
Duane

Hey You! What's Up?
When are you competing @ CoffeeFest? I'll be there to cheer you on!
Duane

Aug 30, 2008
Mandy

Hey Jackie thank you so much for training on Thursday. I had a blast and learned so much. Can't wait for more. Talk to ya soon.

Mandy

Aug 30, 2008
Shiloh Nelson

Hey, thoughts and prayers with you.

Sep 3, 2008
ZekEaZoiD

enjoy the Coffee Fest?

Sep 19, 2008
ZekEaZoiD

my first trip to Seattle, let alone a coffee fest.. I found it an eye opening experience =)

Sep 19, 2008
Duane

Hey, are you going to be at Light the Night this weekend?

Sep 23, 2008
Duane

Yes, Mud Bay is serving drip coffee and hot chocolate there. Should be exciting, see you there!
Duane

Sep 24, 2008