What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Culpeper, VA, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
13
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.
Trained at Hyperion Espresso in Fredericksburg, VA in the style of David Schomer of Espresso Vivace in Seattle, WA. Competed once at a latte art event at CoffeeFest 2004 in Washington D.C.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Spain, Peru, Turkey, Hungary
About Me:
I am interested in all things food and drink, including bartending, and gourmet cookery. Am currently barista at Ravens Nest Coffeehouse in Culpeper, VA. I also enjoy tennis, geneology and hiking.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The return of customers to independent shops over chain corporations. Also, the many different ways people around the world enjoy the bean!