What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Santa Rosa, Ca
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 in 2007 at a one location, family run coffee shop in Indiana as someone with no skills/qualifications other than being a coffee lover and having a passion to learn what was offered. I was at that shop for a year before moving back to the bay area and have been with Starbucks for almost 3 years now, 2 as a barista and 1 as a shift manager. I'm looking to attain knowledge and experience beyond what Starbucks teaches as the "end all/be all" of coffee.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Any and all! Most interest is in Brazil.
About Me:
Since my first experience as a barista I've had a yearning to open my own shop. I hope to use the various facets of my personality and work/life experience to create a unique and welcoming environment for all. We all talk s**t about other shops and companies but there's a learning curve to everything and with the bad there's usually some good.
About My Company:
Black Death Coffee. Coming to you... in the near future!!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The aroma!
