What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Williamsburg, VA

How many years have you been in the industry?

seven

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 out working for Starbucks in 2002- back in the days when the espresso machines were all manual, and have done stints at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA, Borders Cafe, and Barnes and Nobles' Starbucks.

I'm now a barista for Aromas in Williamsburg, VA, and am thrilled to be out of the corporate coffee scene and back on a Simonelli.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Where am I not interested in traveling to?!

About Me:

I'm a full-time college student in my senior year- finally!- as an English major, and have been a barista since I was sixteen.

About My Company:

We roast all our own beans in the shop, which is pretty sweet, and we serve only loose-leaf teas that we dish out ourselves. And the food's pretty kickass, including a couple fondues and smores for two or four. We've got some live music: jazz nights on Tuesday's and an assortment of local talent on either Friday or Saturday. Most importantly, we were voted number one coffeeshop in the tidewater area (OVER starbucks), which we are all very, very proud about!!!!!!

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

I actually love working the bar during a rush, and I take a lot of pride in knowing my stuff, and it shows in the drinks I create for my customers.

Website:

http://www.aromasworld.com