What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Portland, Oregon
How many years have you been in the industry?
10
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 have been in the industry for quite awhile and have pretty much done a little bit of most everything. I have a really great network of industry professional friends and co-workers and would love to particpate in and work with others on projects within the industry. Oh, did I mention I know a little about chocolate too?
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
All. I already travel the states, particularly in the west and Alaska, but would love to travel abroad more often.
About Me:
I am currently a "gourmet food broker" working specifically within the specialty coffee industry and allied products for espresso bars. I rep and work closely with Ghirardelli Chocolate, Pixie Mate, and Sambazon Acai. I'm a Mom too.
About My Company:
Gourmet Source is a gourmet food broker specifically catering to the specialty coffee industry. We provide product sourcing and developement, menu and recipe developement, and industry consulting to wholesale specialty coffee roaster distributors, retail coffee shops, and food service distribution and end users. Gourmet Source currently represents Ghirardelli Chocolate, White Wave Silk Soy Milk, Pixie Mate, Maui Fruit Smoothies, Sambazon Acai, and United Brands (Miam Miam and Whip It).
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
people! love my peeps! That and coffee touches the world.
