What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Portland, OR, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

4

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 started working for a coffee shop in Atlanta, Ga that I helped manage and run. I just moved to Portland to learn more about coffee and be around more enthusiasts

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Most European countries. I lived in Germany for half a year it would be nice to go see old friends. Always want to explore Australia and New Zealand.

About Me:

I have a passion for people and the cultivation of skill and expertise that brings me to the coffee industry. I have a degree from Georgia Tech in computational media. So I know new media and technology very well. I could get a nice paying desk job but then I wouldn't get that free coffee from being a barista.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The family atmosphere that is created in a good coffee shop and relationships that brings.

Website:

https://coffeewithben.wordpress.com/