Erica Green (ericagisme)
  • Female
  • Oakland, California
  • United States
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What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, service tech/repair
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Oakland, California, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
5 (+several tinkering at home)
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
I am constantly looking to increase my knowledge of coffee and improve on and learn new techniques to espresso preparation. I am a practiced in the area of quality drink production, customer service, and barista training/management. I am looking for a more rounded understanding of the bean; through roasting, cupping/taste development, origin knowledge, and other essential areas.
The amount of time I spend thinking about coffee sometimes has me questioning obsessive behaviors however I suspect this is a safe place to speak of my addiction. I am glad to be in the presence of such knowledgeable people.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Seattle, WA, Oregon, New York City, NY, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Spain, Thailand...Oh, and of course all coffee producing regions!
About Me:
I've been interested and involved in the coffee industry for about eight years. It all started at the age of 14 with a $60 Krups steam boiler machine. Whilst trying to figure out how to get consistent results and and quality drinks out of it, I purchased many books and got to reading. Many of the things I read of course didn't apply to such a basic machine but they later would to my unplanned career as a Barista.

Up until a few years ago I was quite certain that I was going to be an Invertebrate Zoologist, however things changed as I started working part-time as a Barista to help pay for school. I soon found myself skipping class to fill shifts or to just hang out at the cafe-it was then I decided to make the switch. It felt strange and more than foolish throwing away my three plus years of Bio related schooling for what many consider to be "just a service job" but I haven't regretted it once, and besides I never could pass Chemistry or Trigonometry anyway.

While I doubt I'd even consider drinking any of the lattes now that I produced with that machine years ago, that little machine was the start of my passion for all things coffee and the reason I am where I am today.

Horray for coffee!
About My Company:
Present:
Barista and Apprentice Tech for Blue Bottle Coffee Company in San Francisco, CA (bluebottlecoffee.net).

Past:
Awaken Café of Oakland, California (awakencafe.com) March-May of 2009
Heritage Coffee Company of Juneau, Alaska (heritagecoffee.com) 2006-2009
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The diversity of careers available. One could change their job frequently in the coffee industry and not run out of new things to do or learn.
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At 5:18am on October 10, 2010, angela said…
My name is miss angela desmond i saw your profile today and became interested in
you,i will also like to know you more,and i want you to send an email to my
email address so i can give you my picture, for you to know whom i am.
Here is my email address( angela5000desmond@yahoo.fr)
I believe we can move from here!
I am waiting for your mail to my email address above.
(Remeber the distance or colour does not matter but love matters alot in life)
( angela5000desmond@yahoo.fr)
At 5:59am on March 17, 2009, Ariel "Iron Fist" Jessup said…
You know what? I'm gonna make this Wednesday EXTRA craptacular, just for you. I'm gonna be in tears and everything.
At 9:49pm on March 16, 2009, Travis Smith said…
Hey Erica! just got your message from ages ago. looks like you are still rocking the lattes. keep up the good work. take care!
At 6:17pm on December 22, 2008, Samantha said…
Hey, Hey! So I called Barb today but it is Monday. So I left her a messege. I am sure it wont be a problem. I never filed termination papers when I left cuz she said she knew I would be back. I did request a 2nd Street or Drive Thru shift with you. I'm coming up the 31st to the 4th. Kinda wierd time to come. But anyways, thats the latest. Hang in there.
At 9:23pm on December 21, 2008, Samantha said…
Hey Erica!! I am so glad that we were able to catch up, but I know I could have talked for a lot longer! Do you think that if I called Barb she would let me work a shift or two with you?? I would LOVE that! People do that all the time right? Like they go to college for a while then come back and work when they're in town? I think I might call her. Let me know what you think.

Sam
At 9:27am on December 21, 2008, Nikola Niki Zotic said…
hey,nice to hear you again.its so cold there,too much!?!?!?I'm in Miami now.we are doing Carribean cruises.I'm on a new ship and I have new San Marco machines.i really enjoy them.I pass the exam again and slowly preparing for WBC one day.Keep in Touch.....I am missing Alaska and your ristretto's.
all the best
Nikola Niki
At 10:32pm on December 20, 2008, Erica Green (ericagisme) said…
Barista Relocating to the California Bay Area-In Search of Job

Hello All,

My name is Erica Green, I will be relocating to the Bay Area in January of 2009 and am in search of a job at a cafe focused on/obsessed with quality coffee.

I am an experienced barista and manager who continually strives for excellence and takes great pride in providing a quality product along with outstanding service.

I am looking for a long-term job with room to grow in a barista/management position.

Are you a cafe in need of a hardworking and dedicated employee, or know one who is? Please contact me, I won't let you down!

Resume available upon request.
At 2:34pm on December 16, 2008, Samantha said…
ERICA!!! I MISS MAKING COFFEE SOOOO BAD!!! How's everything going?!
At 12:48pm on August 22, 2008, Nikola Niki Zotic said…
What's going on?!How are U?Still rainy in Juneau?How is the coffee business?Are U still busy in the coffee shops?
I'm on vacation, studying for the exam of SCAE in September.Hope I 'll pass it!!
Keep in touch!!!
At 2:55am on August 7, 2008, Nikola Niki Zotic said…
Thank U for the wonderful Ristretto!Only U know how to do it!Keep on doing good job!..........I'm flying home....keep in touch!!!!
 
 
 

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