barista, barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Tacoma, WA, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
10
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 am currently the Northwest Chapter Rep for the BGA. I have been involved in many aspects of the coffee industry for the last 10 years. I am a professional barista and have run the Coffeefest latte art competition for the last 4yrs. I have been a national barista trainer for coffeefest, a product distributor (syrups, chocolate, cups, etc.) and am currently a consultant working for one of the nations largest micro-roasters. Also I a large background in sales. I am also have fulfilled my dream to have my own coffee shop. Next time you are in Tacoma come visit Metronome Coffee. 6th & Union.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Any and all. I would love to visit Italy, Greece, Australia, Japan, Norway. You name it!
About Me:
I like candle lit dinners and long walks on the beach....psyche! I am 28, I live in Tacoma, WA. What What!!! I love to play music and meet new people. I rarely have a bad day. I am pretty chill I guess, I like to have a good time. I am constantly reading and learning and believe everyone has a lesson to teach me. Palabra a tu madre!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Connecting with new people and traveling the world.
Hey Josh
Sooo Coool you are here on the BE! You need to get everyone at Dillanos to join... I owe you a dollar if you get Lon on (smile) Hi back to Christi and I do hope to see you in DC... Ciao Bruce
Coca-Cola,
I think you've gotten the wrong impression. This is no
baby white tea. I think the alternative name for Pixie would
be kickin' ass and drinkin grass... Or something like that...
Always,
Fairy Lover
Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)
Dec 20, 2007
5.0 Reasons
Dec 20, 2007
Rob Tuttle
Dec 20, 2007
Anna Gutierrez
Dec 29, 2007
Robbie Britt
Jan 2, 2008
Bruce Milletto
Hey thanks for the note
Enjoy the Exchange - This site is going to (already is) going to rock. Bruce
Jan 7, 2008
Bruce Milletto
Sooo Coool you are here on the BE! You need to get everyone at Dillanos to join... I owe you a dollar if you get Lon on (smile) Hi back to Christi and I do hope to see you in DC... Ciao Bruce
Jan 7, 2008
Alden Oakleigh Gerhart Kelley
I think you've gotten the wrong impression. This is no
baby white tea. I think the alternative name for Pixie would
be kickin' ass and drinkin grass... Or something like that...
Always,
Fairy Lover
Jan 25, 2008
Rob Tuttle
Apr 23, 2008
Dex
Jun 10, 2008
Matt Milletto
Sep 16, 2008
Heather Perry
Sep 29, 2008
Ben Helfen
Sep 30, 2008
Dex
Feb 23, 2009