What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee enthusiast
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Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Maple Valley, WA
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 around the coffee industry for about 10 years, although it is not my primary profession. I am a college professor, with a Masters Degree in Business. I would be happy to answer questions, or share opinions with anyone, regarding business management, marketing, computers, e-commerce, etc.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Hawaii, and Mexico. Perhaps Central America in the future.
About Me:
I grew up in paradise (Hawaii), and have been many places around the world. I now teach full-time in a computer science program at a local college. My interest and experience with computers came from an unexpected area… it developed while I was in my prior career in Law Enforcement. I used computers to do intelligence analysis and to catch drug smugglers! I turned to teaching as a career when I retired from law enforcement. It has been a great and rewarding decision! My students range from age 16 to 60. They come from all walks of life. Some students are fresh out of high schools, home schools, and foreign schools. Some have just earned their GED's. Some are veterans, returning from active duty. Some are working adults retraining, upgrading their education, or changing careers. Many could never afford college without state-supported local community colleges. The common thread is that for most of them, it will be a life-changing experience. I would not trade being a part of that experience for anything! I particularly like that I can draw on both my education AND my real-life experience to make the learning relevant for my students. My life has been full of adventures, and teaching is just the latest adventure!
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Renton Technical College
