Lead barista and trainer at a high volume specialty coffee shop. Self-taught in latte art; completed Austin, TX area espresso training at Cuvee coffee roaster. I enjoy training and encouraging new baristas, as well as helping customers have the best experience possible at our shop.I perform maintenance on the espresso machine, bulk grinder, and espresso grinders. I have worked with a 3-group Simonelli Auralia II and a La Marzocco Linea 2-group machine, and can perform basic maintenance on each, including gasket and screen changes, programming, and regular cleaning. I also do burr changes in Mazzer grinders and general maintenance of the Simonelli Mythos grinder. I often do background reading on the coffee industry and craft, and have been roasting coffee for 5 months with a local small batch roaster (TriRoCo). I am passionate about the craft and I am continuously striving for greater knowledge and perfection in coffee, management, and customer service.

Assisted with the University insect specimen collection; pinned and organized preserved arthropods.Cared for live insects in University collection; maintained habitat and nutrition for local and exotic species of arthropods.

Assisted with fish collection; clearing & staining, labeling, identification, and sorting of freshwater specimens from Texas.

Taught workshops in sciences and arts, focusing on organisms, ecology and interaction with the natural world. Maintained insect collections. Planned and executed numerous multi-night backpacking trips with campers and staff in remote regions.Cared for emotional, physical, and medical well-being of children aged 8-15 during successive two-week sessions.As head cook, organized camp kitchen during 2-week sessions for a population of 60. Planned menu, ordered supplies, and prepared meals.Directed and trained kitchen staff on procedure and sanitation.

Managed closing shifts. Prepared complex espresso beverages, fruit smoothies, frappes, sandwiches and other menu items. Operated register. Maintained clean kitchen and prep area.Managed cafe music selections.

Insect Zoo and Butterfly Pavilion Volunteer.Acted as exhibit guide in butterfly pavilion and insect zoo, teaching and answering questions on biology and ecology.Processed live butterfly chrysalid shipments, including unpacking, counting, documenting and hanging for emergence.Cared for living specimens, cleaned exhibits, and assisted with entomology lab work.