What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Portland, OR

How many years have you been in the industry?

over ten

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 work at a coffee shop in Portland, OR called Backspace. We're a huge warehouse space multi-purpose geek fest. We have computers, lan gaming, all ages shows, gallery space and beer food and coffee. We're serving Stumptown Hairbender espresso and rotate through their seasonal varietals for our drip.
I feel like talking about my skills is a little important and a lot tacky. But I do love to pull perfect shots. I like to get my hands dirty dosing, and keep my space clean. I like to find the perfect 1.5oz shot and breathe the coffee grounds in all day. I like the way perfect foam feels like a wet, hot cloud and pours like velvet. I like to geek out about everything I do and coffee is something I love to do.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

any. no. seriously, I want to go everywhere.

About Me:

barista, actor, steampunk, costumer, corsetier, adventurer and explorer. i like jumping, running, standing on things and hiding out in abandoned buildings taking pictures. obviously i love coffee or i wouldn't be here, but the other things i love are creating art and being geeky.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The delicate balance between passion and snobbery. That and the whole delicious thing.

Website:

http://facebook.com/skyesidhe