What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Kitchener, Canada

How many years have you been in the industry?

7?

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 have competed in 3 Central Regional and 1 National Canadian Barista Championship, placing high in all 4. I have been certified as a judge, and have judged in 3 regional competitions, as well as 1 National.
I have recently opened a vagan cafe/espresso bar in downtown Kitchener, and am slowly but surely converting my regulars to single origin brews and fantastic espresso!

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Any and all with repect to language barriers.

About Me:

Fun-loving, outgoing Barista, with a thirst for knowledge.
I love nothing more than good conversation with good people, ESPECIALLY over a hot cup of coffee, or a delectable shot of espresso.

About My Company:

Cafe Pyrus is a vegan, organic, local food style cafe where we also specialize in the best coffee in the region!
Single origin brew coffees (direct-trade, fair-trade, organic, and rainforest alliance)
Spectacular Espresso!

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Sharing passion and good taste with great people!

Website:

http://www.facebook.com/cafepyrus