What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

opposable thumb cafe, s.e. 34th and belmont; genies cafe, s.e. 11th and division, portland, or.

How many years have you been in the industry?

6

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 love to hand someone a cup of coffee they want to both drink and just look at. When it all comes together, the sight, the smell, and finally the taste. presentation is key. Pleasing the customer is ultimately what we do, and if i can pleasantly surprise someone with a drink they haven't had or help one out of years of *bucks indoctrination i know i have done well.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

just about all of them.

About Me:

I'm 33. I worked for world cup for about 4 1/2 yrs. when i was hired i had no barista experience, but i feel i have come a long way since. i'm a musician at heart. i have been playing music for about 20 yrs and am currently playing in Electric sun (myspace.com/electricsunsounds). i try to paint ,sometimes. i like to write in short bursts. i love my bike. reading is good for me, and i enjoy it.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

the coffee

Website:

https://www.worldcupcoffee.com