What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

glen ellyn, IL

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 worked for an independent coffee roaster and coffeehouse in Corpus Christi, Texas beginning in 2009. This is where my coffee education began. I was a barista and nagged the owners to take me to their roaster as well until they did so. I have been researching and self-teaching myself since.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Canada, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portgal, Germany, Prague, Hungry,

About Me:

I graduated with a BA in History and Political Science from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi where I played softball. After my eligability was up for softball, I began working at Cafe Calypso while finishing school. I continued to work as a barista at Cafe Calypso after graduation because of my passion for coffee and creating a high quality product that people truly appreciate. I have a strong desire to continue learning and working in the coffee business. At the moment, I am working with a start up coffee roasting company in the great Chicago area.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Creating a quality product that I am proud of and the effect that coffee creates among people

Website:

http://www.ihaveabean.com/