What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Bowie, Maryland, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

2

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 am able to pull quality espresso from both super automatic and semi automatic espresso machines. I am also able to create quality steamed milk on both types of machines. I am used to the hustle and bustle of a busy coffee shop, helping many customers and making lots of drinks. I have a good understanding of the cleaning and organizational routines involved in running a coffee shop. Also, I am educated in he particulars of starting up a coffee shop including menu planning, business plan composition, and financial planning.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Kenya, the Philippines, China, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ireland, Botswana, and Romania. I want to go climb the Rockies as well.

About Me:

I'm a 28 year old musician who decided to pursue coffee instead of teaching music. I love ideas, beverages, and meaningful conversation. Music is still one of the great loves of my life, but I figured out I would much rather listen to it than play it. I was born and grew up in Swaziland which is a small country close to South Africa. That country is still a big part of my identity and I want to eventually move there permanently. I appreciate people who take the time to listen to me, and I love to be hospitable to people and make them happy.

About My Company:

I could tell you about Starbucks, but I think looking at their website would be better than my description.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

It creates relationships!

Website:

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