Morning Rush
Designed a streamlined bar sequence that maintained quality while moving a high-volume commuter service through peak hours.
Coffee craft / hospitality / service
Brewing the moment.
A specialty barista focused on precise extraction, thoughtful hospitality and drinks people remember long after the last sip.
The orbit
Every cup has a center.
For me, it is the balance between technical control and the human energy across the bar.
“Precision gets the extraction right. Presence makes the experience worth returning for.”
8
years in coffee
120
daily peak covers
14
signature recipes
Dial-in board
The craft is in the variables.
01
Espresso extraction
Grind, dose, yield & time
Precise Grind, dose, yield & time
02
Milk texturing
Gloss, temperature & integration
Silky Gloss, temperature & integration
03
Guest reading
Speed, warmth & tailored service
Intuitive Speed, warmth & tailored service
04
Workflow rhythm
Clean station, calm rush, consistent output
Fast Clean station, calm rush, consistent output
Expertise
No generic percentages.
My skill set is shown as the working system behind the cup: calibration, texture, sensory awareness and service rhythm.
Featured pours
Three scenes.
One standard.
Seasonal Orbit
Created a rotating menu of approachable specialty drinks built around local fruit, house syrups and expressive espresso pairings.
Latte Lab
Led hands-on training focused on milk texture, contrast, workflow and clean presentation for a new cafe team.
Experience reel
Built behind the bar.
From quiet tasting bars to full-volume hospitality floors, the goal stays the same: consistent coffee with a generous human touch.
Lead Barista · Juniper House Coffee
Directing daily bar quality, training new staff and developing seasonal beverage ideas while protecting speed and hospitality.
Specialty Barista · North & Ember
Built sensory confidence, refined latte art and worked across espresso service, brew bar and guest education.
Cafe Barista · Common Table
Developed the foundations: fast service, station organization, recipe consistency and the confidence to make regulars feel known.
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Let's make
something memorable.
Available for cafe collaborations, hospitality teams, training sessions and beverage concepts.
✉ maya@example.com
☎ +1 503 555 0126
◈ Portland, OR