What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Tacoma, WA USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

5+

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.

What I bring to the espresso industry is my years of customer service and training experience. Coffee has always been a passion of mine since growing up in the PNW and now I get to do it for a living. right now with the economy down it gives me a chance to shine even more and win people over to great tasting coffee served with a winning attitude!

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Bellevue Bellingham Bothell Centralia Chehalis Des Moines Duvall Edmonds Everett Portland Seattle Snohomish Tacoma Vancouver Maui Miami Phoenix Tucson San Diego San Francisco NYC Europe Mexico Central & South America South Pacific (Basically wherever the wind takes us!)

About Me:

I love people places and things! In a couple of years we plan on leaving the shop and traveling the world on our 41' Sailboat. We'll work on other people's boats,join in some local racing, and also be on the lookout for coffee shops that need help.

About My Company:

This shop has been rockin' for over 14 years! Currently, it's just my fiance and myself and about 80 or so customers a day. But hey! We don't do this for the money, although it does help pay the bills. lol

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The people you meet!

Website:

http://www.southsoundswaging.com