What is your position in the coffee industry?

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

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Washington DC

How many years have you been in the industry?

15

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.

A restaurant professional who has recently made the switch from bars to coffee houses. I've always been fascinated with the culture surrounding them. As a St. Louis native, I was introduced to coffee via The Grind on the SLU campus and it has stuck with me ever since.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Rwanda, UK, France, Chicago, Philadelphia. I could go on forever :) Anyplace that has a boutique/craft coffee culture. Or, should I say, cult!

About Me:

a restaurant industry professional with a love for all things beautiful, and coffee happens to be one of 'em.

About My Company:

http://www.bourboncoffeeusa.com This is not MY coffee shop/company, but it's who I work for. A start-up that is selling only Rwandan direct trade coffee, we will attempt to drive the price up for Rwandan farmers.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

interacting with interesting, diverse, and intelligent people who all have a love for coffee :)

Website:

http://www.facebook.com/people/Chrissy-Arnold/700587307