Ian Isakson

• I have worked in specialty coffee over the last 7 years learning from a handful of different shops. (I live in Portland Oregon where it's practically a religion here) During my career I have learned the ins and outs of bar-work. My experience in this craft has led me to where I am now working as a Shift Lead/Manager in a very fast paced high volume customer interaction environment. Working in coffee has taught me so much about people. Both those that I work with and serve. Practically speaking my job as barista/shift lead is to ...
• Ensure that the shop is operating efficiently while simultaneously maintaining a level of cleanliness.
• Making sure each barista is creating a cup of craft coffee catering to the customers experience.
• Training Baristas in being proficient during a high volume customer rate.

Biblically speaking my job is to pray over a lot of heartbroken people and their stories.

• Worked with a group of mentors and musicians at Sonrise Community Church,
• Spent time learning sound production, studying vocals, guitar, and drums for song-leading during Sunday services.
• Attended meetings in order to learn about working for a large church.
• Moved and set up technical/AV equipment for the service

• During a month long trip in 2017 I had the opportunity to help teenage boys cope with a traumatic physical recovery after a cultural circumcision ritual. Traditionally this is done very violently however we wanted to provide a healthier space for them to honor their culture and tradition.