What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Chicago

How many years have you been in the industry?

3 years

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'm always looking to improve every aspect of my skills.
I love to learn and help those at the same token.
I'm pretty easy going and easy to communicate with.
Above all I try to keep an open mind. To be stubborn to your own ways is counter-productive.

In order for all this to happen it's important to have passion for your work. Thats what I have to give.
My passion for coffee.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Any

About Me:

While in school I'm a part-time Barista and a student at Columbia College of Chicago. I'm currently working on a degree in Photography.

I've had to opportunity to compete in:
Millrock Coffeefest Chicago '09
GLRBC Milwaukee '10
Millrock Coffeefest Minneapolis '10

About My Company:

DarkCloud Urban Coffee Lab
2122 N Halsted st.
Chicago IL 60614

Showcasing coffee from highly respected roasters across the country.

We'll be rocking a Slayer Espresso Machine!

And all manual brew methods for all our drip style coffee.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The People and the Community involved

Website:

http://DarkCloudCoffee.com