What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Portland, OR USA

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?

maybe

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Norway (again), Iceland, Romania, Czech Republic, Thailand

About Me:

I started out in the coffee world at Tully's Coffee. I found the light after Coffee (:P)eople at the now-defunct Tutta Bella, which served Stumptown. I have been at the Daily Cafe At The Tram for over a year now also serving Stumptown. Serving their coffee has driven me to learn and care WAY more about coffee than ever before.

I also have been roasting at home since August '07 using the heat gun/dog bowl method with positive, yet occasionally uneven results. As with barista-ing, I'm continuously learning new skills and techniques.

About My Company:

The Daily at the Tram on the South Waterfront at OHSU's Center for Health And Healing is run primarily by my co-worker, Angela, and me. We unfortunately serve way too many white mochas and get requests for Snickers :( However, we have a strong cult following, and have been told by many that we are awesome, which is good.

Coffeehouse NW is THE best shop I've ever been to, and I am proud to say that I now work there, too!

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

I love that it's ever-changing and challenging.

Website:

http://fatroast.com