What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, barista trainer, service tech/repair

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

wellington, new zealand

How many years have you been in the industry?

10

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

no

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I manage 9 espresso stores around town with 23 baristi in total. We are predominatly a take out espresso operations, dedicated to effecient quality espresso beverages. I would rate my barista skills failrly high but will never stop to learn more. I enjoy challenges in the coffee industry such as barista competitons and performing espresso tasting/preparation seminars for a wider audience.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Depending on what I want to gain out of my travelling.

About Me:

Having chosen a career in coffee, life beyond the daily grind is spending time with family, the golf course and fishing. Sporting activities are also high on my list, even though time restrictions lead me to watch more on tv than play on the field. I have tarvelled much of Europe, Austalasia, North America and parts of Asia, with real desire to venture into coffee growing regions especially.

About My Company:

please refer to website

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

the culture created running espresso retail bars.

Website:

http://www.fuelespresso.com