What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

Two

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

yes

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

I love traveling. Ireland is my passion and I WILL get there someday. But I'd be happy to go anywhere. I will, however, be moving to Rosemount, Minnesota in September 2009.

About Me:

I'm currently an art student at the University of
Wisconsin Stevens Point. I fell in love with coffee two years ago when I first got hired as a barista. Since then I have been doing my own research on coffee, unprompted by my employers. I aspire to own my own shop in the future that combines a coffee house with an art gallery on weekends.

About My Company:

I actually work at two different coffee houses. The first, Cravings, is an independently owned coffee house in Wisconsin Rapids. I've been working there for about a year and a half now. Its a classy, suave, quiet, cozy shop. We also offer wine and beer to our customers.

The second, the Afterdark, is also an independently owned shop in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. We cater to the needs of the college as we stay open until 3am. This shop has a much more laid back atmosphere. The Afterdark (formerly the Mission) is also a local venue. We offer concerts every weekend, open mic once a week, poetry, and other various performances.

Website:

http://muffledscreams.deviantart.com/