Barista Exchange
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/
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