What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, barista trainer

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Freeport, IL (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?

maybe

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I've been working as a small town barista and barista trainer since 2005. I've really come to enjoy the combo of art and science, the details and creativity that comes with being a barista. I'm working on building the confidence, finer skills, and a sig. drink to try a barista competition. (Which I am not quite sure will happen anytime soon.) I think I would bring passion to an exchange, I really do love coffee. I also think I would bring a big willingness to learn and to share my own knowledge. And of course I could bring a smile. )

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Not sure yet. I'll let you know.

About Me:

I work full time as a barista and trainer. I am a college student part time, slowly working my way through school. I am 26 and live on my own with a dog to keep me compeny. I am really involved with my church, and plan to enter the ministry someday.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Being connected to people all over the world.

Website:

https://www.highergroundsfreeport.com/