Matthew Gasaway

Male

Chicago Illinois

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Chicago
How many years have you been in the industry?
3 years
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'm always looking to improve every aspect of my skills.
I love to learn and help those at the same token.
I'm pretty easy going and easy to communicate with.
Above all I try to keep an open mind. To be stubborn to your own ways is counter-productive.

In order for all this to happen it's important to have passion for your work. Thats what I have to give.
My passion for coffee.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Any
About Me:
While in school I'm a part-time Barista and a student at Columbia College of Chicago. I'm currently working on a degree in Photography.

I've had to opportunity to compete in:
Millrock Coffeefest Chicago '09
GLRBC Milwaukee '10
Millrock Coffeefest Minneapolis '10
About My Company:
DarkCloud Urban Coffee Lab
2122 N Halsted st.
Chicago IL 60614

Showcasing coffee from highly respected roasters across the country.

We'll be rocking a Slayer Espresso Machine!

And all manual brew methods for all our drip style coffee.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The People and the Community involved
Website:
http://DarkCloudCoffee.com

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  • Andy Atkinson

    New group for you... "Baristas with assy facial hair." You can be voted president.
  • Chloe Langham

    Hey Matt,
    Thanks for letting me know! I just sent a resume to darkcloudcoffee@gmail.com, but I'll definitely send one to that other email address : )

    -Chloe
  • Chloe Langham

    Oh, and I love Barismo! Miss having that regularly...