Skate Blog Intern Blog

I thought I knew a fair amount about skateboard decks but, after coming to Bamboo Skateboards, I have learned that there’s a lot more that goes into a deck than I had known. There are so many sizes and each size gives a different type of ride.  I picked out a retro mini board for myself because I liked that it was small and fun to just cruise around on. However, it’s definitely easy to crash on! Some may prefer mellow and easy-to-ride long boards and others may choose a smaller deck that they can take to the skate park. Just like people, decks come in all shapes in sizes! What’s important is that you learn what type of board best fits you!

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Chelsea

Bambooskies! Hello, we are now at the end of week 2and my my my things have been Bambooming (see what I did there?)…Bad joke.  One thing for sure is that I feel a tad bit less stressed than the previous week, however I’m sure that will change soon enough!

This week I feel like I’m starting to get on the right track and ‘skate’ around easier through all of the files that we deal with on a daily basis here at Bamboo. Since I am part of the marketing team, I have also gotten the opportunity to design some things to post which is always exciting when you get over 100 ‘likes’ on something that you made, which also benefits everyone else as well!  Week 2 moving on, I have also came to terms with living on Pacific Time when I’m living in Ohio…Crazy I know.

During week 2, I learned about a very important aspect in business called Lean Six Sigma. When Geoff mentioned this approach, I honestly had no idea what he was talking about. After our chat, I decided to learn more about this Six Sigmajigger he mentioned, and this is what I learned.

Lean Six Sigma:

When we talk about getting lean it is usually in regards to losing excess weight and strengthening a new body that is lighter and capable of doing more in an efficient way. The same principle applies when Lean Six Sigma methods are applied to business operations in the area of business management strategies. Simply put, this process is all about cost reduction and increased profits.

“A management approach for problem solving and process improvement based on a combination of the different tools of Six Sigma Manufacturing.”

 Lean Goals

• Lean focuses on eliminating waste from processes and increasing process speed by focusing on what customers actually consider quality, and working back from that.

Six Sigma Goals

• Six Sigma aims to eliminate process variation and make process improvements based on the customer definition of quality, and by measuring process performance and process change effects.

5s

• Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain

Anyhow, I can’t wait for the next few weeks to come by so I can continue learning and also soon enough get a deck or two sent to me here in Ohio, so I can officially go out into the world and spread the Bamboo pride with an actual board!

Until week 3 guys!

-Bri.

“You have brains in your head.  You have feet in your shoes.  You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”  -Dr. Seuss

Okay, okay!  I have been reading a lot of children’s books to my best friend’s nephew.  My favorite one is, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, by Dr. Seuss.  It seems funny to be telling this little 16 month old human-being who calls “balloons”, “boons” and who can only count, “too…fee…too…fee” (two & three) about life situations.  The book talks about the many options of life one will take and that sometimes you will take the wrong one, that you will be happy as can be and “..join the high fliers who soar great heights” but also that you will sometimes fall from your high and get a “bump…” that will likely leave you in a “…slump”.

While I read this children’s book to a child, it seems as though it is actually talking to me!  Life is full of decisions, trials, and tribulations, but because we are challenged and figure new ways of solving problems, we become stronger and more confident adults.  It gives us the strength to recognize the path you are on and the ability to change the path however you choose.  The photo below, is a directional “One-Way” sign right outside my old apartment that someone changed to “One Love”.  While creative, funny…and illegal, it seems quite fitting for today’s blog.

The book ends with, “And will you succeed?  Yes! You will indeed!”  And it couldn’t be more right.  I’m excited to move down the Bamboo Skateboard path into Week 3!

Coming to work for Bamboo Skateboards has opened my eyes to a whole new outlook on skateboarding. I have learned so much about the  industry, including the impact that manufacturing skateboards has had on our forests. I  learned that skateboarding has replaced flooring as the number one contributor to the deforestation of maple trees and once these 50 year old trees are cut down, they are gone forever. By using bamboo, Bamboo Skateboards has been able to reduce deforestation and the number of maple trees that are used to make skateboards.

This internship has already taught me the importance of practicing sustainability. I’ve learned that we can all make a difference even if it’s one skateboard at a time.

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Chelsea

What What!!!! schoooollsss out for summer! With finals over I now get to focus on work and this internship and it has been nothing less then entertaining and informative. From taking pictures, to posting tweets, to walking around sticking stickers on anything and everything, I’ve been enjoying the first few days of my summer. With ideas flowing between all the interns I’m excited to start all the different contest and see how they play out. Thankfully all this hard work and the ample amount of information that I have been given is finally starting to become clear and I no longer feel lost at sea! HA! Well peeps make sure you keep up with whats going on and I will get back to you all within the next week!

Hello everyone!

My name is Kaylee Mikuteit and I was born and raised in the beautiful city of San Diego. I am currently a Junior at the University of Arizona where I plan on double majoring in Communication and Business Management. As much as I love the desert and eating microwave dinners every night, I am glad to be back by the beach, and living at home where I can enjoy my mom’s home cooking everyday.

With that said, this summer isn’t going to be my typical “tan, nap, and sit on the beach.” I have the amazing opportunity to participate in the Bamboo Skateboards Internship. Today is my first day in the office, and it has been hectic. Needless to say, this is going to be one heck of a learning experience. Mike and I have been collaborating all day, massaging out problems, trying to forge a new path, and to create a plan for success in the PR field. Mike and I are riding solo for the PR team, so hopefully we will become the dynamic duo, taking on the challenge of PR one step at a time! I am really excited to continue moving forward and to work with all the great people I have met so far. So far, so good.

Call me crazy, but I love the feeling of leaving the warm, sandy beaches of Hawaii enroute to the hustle and bustle of LAX . I get a chance to catch up on some much needed ZzZzzZ’s and I walk off the plane feeling motivated!
I always like to start off with a breakfast of champions, courtesy of Sloopy’s. You’ve got to try the Mushroom Croustini if you’re ever in the area!

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it down to the office in Oceanside on this recent visit due to a flight delay. But luckily, my Dad sells his chips onboard Hawaiian Airlines and they partially pay us in miles, so I’ll be back soon!

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for some of his products in our Scavenger Hunts!
[hint hint: Go Follow us on Twitter: @SkateBamboo // Facebook & Instagram @Bamboo Skateboards]
Speaking of which, the main point of my blog this week was to send a big wave of Aloha to all of my teammates because they are all doing a tremendous job! Working with 10 other people is tough — not to mention we’re spread across a few different time zones!  But no one can work alone. Even DMX has the roughriders. You can’t stop drop and open up shop without a team. [props if you can guess which movie that lines from]

On that note, I’ll leave you with some awesome tuneage that’s been getting me through this hectic workweek
To A Friend (Adventure Club Remix)

Hi everybody! My name is Jared, I am a junior at Arizona State University where I am double majoring in Business Marketing and Supply Chain Management. Im originally from Southern California, but I’ve lived in Arizona since high school. I can’t explain how happy I am to be out of the heat and back into this beautiful summer weather that California has to offer!

Im looking forward to getting some more real world experience in Bamboo Skateboards fast paced marketing environment. I can already tell I am going to be wearing many different hats throughout this experience, you are definitely not limited to just one area or department. This is a welcomed challenge!

Hey I’m Marina. I was born in Jamaica and went to school in the Cayman Islands for ten years. When I was choosing where to go to university, I wanted to experience something completely different, but warm weather and the ocean were things I couldn’t leave behind. Growing up in the Caribbean, anything under 75 degrees is sweater weather, so anywhere with snow was out. I had never been to the west coast before, but LA seemed like it would have everything I was looking for. I moved three years ago to start at USC and could not be happier with the choice I made.

I’m studying marketing at USC and I’m looking forward to getting real word experience during this internship. Plus the Bamboo office is only a few blocks from the beach.. what could be better?!

Bamboo – Rootical Boom

Hi, I’m Mike. I’m the career changer in the group. Ten years ago I became a middle school teacher but then moved to the Caribbean to run a country’s sailing program. Been a great ride so far. I decided to spend 2013 taking a digital marketing program at college and spending the summer doing something different. So here I am.

Here’s my list of things I learnt during the first week:

1. Carry your photo identification AT ALL TIMES. Although I’m flattered at the age of 35 to be asked to prove I’m 21, every single bar and restaurant in Oceanside requires proof. Don’t forget it if you’re like me and enjoy an apres work beer.
2. Watch dropbox. It’s got a mind of its own. Biggest source of stress so far. Let everyone know that you’re updating a file and don’t forget to change the filename date.
3. Ask questions. I had an amazing conversation with Wyatt about how the decks are made. It was super interesting and every intern should really learn about the products we sell.
4. The coconut milk soup at The Wok Inn on Mission Avenue downtown Oceanside is, ahem, to Thai for.  Say hi to Lynn.

Have a good one.

When they say this isn’t your typical internship, the aren’t lying. It’s definitely not the running around, picking up food and coffee for the office kind of job, and I’m loving it. With my second to last semester of college coming to an end, this week has definitely been an eventful/stressful one. With finals, a job, and making sure I complete everything for this internship my head has definitely done a few 360′s. All I know is I’m extremely stoked for summer to be right around the corner and for this internship to take off in full force.  I am meeting amazing people from all over and I am so excited that I get share these next few months, if not much longer, with them all. This is the beginning of an adventure that will surely be teaching me more about the industry, the people, and myself. Can’t wait to absorb all this internship has to offer!!! Keep posted and ill be getting back to all you lovely individuals here soon <3

This is just the beginning of an amazing experience, and I am beyond stoked to be a part of the class 16 group of interns…however; instead of being in California with most of my class, I am stuck in Ohio working remotely.  My plans are still up in the air for now of when I will be moving out to California, but I am hoping it is as soon as possible.  In the meantime, I am currently in my last quarter of school and will graduate from The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati in June with a BA in fashion marketing and management.  Wait, back up…fashion?  Yes, I have always had a love for fashion, music, art, and culture, but I have also found my real niche in activewear and my calling in action sports.  In high school I started wakeboarding and soon enough, snowboarding, which has lead me here as an intern with Bamboo Skateboards!

I found this internship on an up and coming action sports careers website called Super Rad.  Three weeks before I became an intern for Bamboo, I was constantly staying up until 3a.m. researching job posts because 1. I am a very determined person, and 2. I want to be in the action sports industry…like, yesterday.

So anyways, I found Bamboo’s internship post and I was automatically pumped after researching and learning more about the company.  This program is literally one-of-a-kind.  The in-depth experience, the culture, and the knowledge that we are going to gain from this is unreal!  I am looking forward to learning more about the industry so I can take as much as possible with me into the real world.

Today, we are slowly coming towards the end of the first week and it has been a crazy ride so far.  There is so much information to take in and keep up with, but one thing is for sure.  I have met (not technically ‘met’, but you know what I mean) so many awesome people and have learned some valuable life

lessons.  I am so grateful to be a part of this experience and I am excited to see what is next for Bamboo Skateboards, our class, and to be able to look back and see how much I have grown as a person after this!

“Today is the start of a new adventure. New challenges to face, new memories to make, and new obstacles to overcome.”     -Nishan Panwar

-Bri.

Check out this song that’s going to keep me motivated to move out West!

California

Late night wake sess.

“The one constant in this world is change. You can either adapt to change, ignore it or lead it.” -Publicis Kaplan Thaler

I am a Midwest city girl from Minneapolis, MN. I attended the accredited University of St. Thomas, in St. Paul, MN. Following in both my mother and brother’s footsteps, I graduated with a BA in Marketing.

At 24 years old, my whole world has changed. While I have adapted to it without skipping a beat, last month, I decided it was time that I lead the change in my life. Right then, I contacted Mark Olson, the leader of Sales and Marketing for Bamboo Skateboards. After a nice conversation about their internship program, I knew this would be the perfect opportunity for my first leap towards change! I am working my first several weeks remotely from Minneapolis, but my next leap will be moving out to Oceanside, CA in July. After this first week has gone by and I have met all the other amazing interns, I could not be more ecstatic to continue working with and representing Bamboo Skateboards! I have already learned my first lesson with this internship- adapting to change is good, but taking the reigns and leading your life towards change is thrilling and rewarding.

Minneapolis Skyline

In the early 1800s Thomas Jefferson purchased new territory, referred to as the Louisiana Purchase,  that would double the size of the United States. This westward expansion would fuel the growth of  the “empire of liberty” that would eventually span from coast to coast on this majestic piece of earth. I just want to say thank you Tommy J for pulling the trigger on that one because if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t be living the dream right now in beautiful SoCal. Like my boy TJ, I have also expanded westward. Of course we’re talking on a much smaller scale in terms of purchasing land, or in my case a month to month lease, but it is relatively similar in terms of distance. I come from a suburb right outside of DC called Vienna, Virginia and now reside in San Diego. One month ago, after landing the internship with Bamboo Skateboards, I decided to pull the trigger on moving out here to be as close to the scene as possible. By scene I mean the action sports scene. Vienna is nice town and DC can be great, but everyone would rather ride the metro (subway system) or a segway than any board with wheels attached to it. It’s a very different world, a world I would rather not live in for my passion lies outside of the district walls, away from government and IT (two of the most prominent professions in the area). My passion lies in this world, the world of skate, snow, surf, wake, etc. If the action sports scene was in DC, I would be the happiest man alive. The beaches, beautiful weather and people of SoCal are just icing on the cake for me.

Thomas Jefferson knew that westward expansion was key to the nation’s health. He knew that the move would strengthen our growth as a nation and our freedom. I knew this move would grow and stretch me unlike anything I have ever experienced before and it certainly has given me a broad new sense of freedom. I know this internship will do the same as it is a great step in the right direction for me. I am very lucky to be a part of it. Theres a lot of hard work ahead but the rewards and benefits are well worth it. I’m happy to be here, super stoked to be a part of Bamboo Skateboards and so far I’m thinking this move has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. You have to treat yourself every once in a while, buy yourself something to reward your hard work. It could be a shirt, perhaps a book to inspire you…I think I just bought the first piece to my new life. Happy Friday! Until next time.

Greg

Week one of the Bamboo internship program is down and I could not be more excited that things are finally getting started.  I moved out to San Diego, California from Richmond, Virginia at the end of last summer to pursue a career in action sports.  Seven months of waiting tables and sleeping on my parent’s couch later, I discovered Bamboo Skateboard’s job posting looking for interns and took a leap of faith by applying.  I’m completely stoked to finally have a foot in the door in the industry at a company that is environmentally concious as well!  I can’t wait to see what these next 15 weeks will bring.  As of right now, I’m still taking it all in, ready to get organized and start learning everything I can.

It’s amazing how things change especially once college is over. You graduate, receive that hard earned degree and enter into the world of competition and self actualization. It’s pretty exciting, but also scary not knowing what exactly comes next. Luckily for our generation, we can browse through the internet searching tirelessly for new jobs, internships, or figure out what’s next without having to leave the keyboard. With the huge inventory of jobs and opportunities that I saw, it was hard to be qualified or they weren’t up my alley, meaning they seemed to take advantage of free labor. Then one day something popped up about an internship for a skateboard company called Bamboo Skateboards. And get this, IT ACTUALLY HAD DETAILS AND PAST INTERN FEEDBACK! In that action sports industry it’s really hard to find quality entry level jobs or internships. Bamboo Skateboards rose way above many of the other internships in that it had passionate feedback. It’s only the first week, but I can already tell this internship will really prove to be a mentorship and facilitate personal growth with an emphasis in professional development. I’m so excited for this opportunity, and can’t wait to get to sunny San Diego!!

It’s finally the first week of my internship at Bamboo Skateboards and I am so excited to be here. Although it may only be an internship, it is a lot more work than one may think.  There’s a lot more to this company than just skating. At first, I was so overwhelmed with all of my responsibilities but, now I am getting the hang of how everything works. I love everything Bamboo Skateboards stands for and getting to work with this amazing company is an honor! I look forward to learning and growing through this internship! Keep posted for future posts!

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Chelsea

Oh what a wonderful ride.

It has been a four month blur of building excel spreadsheets, business plans, media packets, creating event fliers, running numbers, finding data, meeting goals, missing goals  and at the same time making some of the best memories of my life. In very few professions you are allowed to show up to work in flip flops, drink a beer with the boss during working hours, watch the ocean sunsets from the roof and promote a business that is more of a lifestyle than a brand in many ways. While this all sounds like it was just play, there was a very clear and important ingredient of business practices in play at all times.

On numerous occasions during the last few months, I was amazed how much was going on at the same time, and as long as they are prioritized and handled properly they were all successful. By managing all the elements involved with running a successful business while organizing many other aspects of my own life, I now have a greater appreciation for those who choose to start a business in such a difficult industry. I cannot express this enough, it is very difficult to run a successful company in these times, and running a successful business in this industry only adds to the struggle. Then add in life and the stresses associated with that and you are bound to run high blood pressure.

Within any given moment, my internship had many responsibilities that needed constant attention. It was not a question of what needs my attention today, but more what needs MORE attention than the other things today? This everyday lesson has taught me a great deal of time management, negotiating levels of importance in a business, and properly disseminating work. By properly planning a comprehensive schedule, efficiencies were fine tuned to a level of success that I had never known before. This was the single most important aspect that I received from the internship.

This last four months has absolutely validated the old cliché: if you want something hard enough, there is nothing that will stop you from getting it. There were many struggles for myself and the other interns, but every time there were difficulties encountered, I thought of one thing: I’m finally working with a company that carries a philosophy and lifestyle that is close to my heart. Many will agree that this brand fuels many things that we find very passionate in my life, and represents an evolving culture that has led the pack in action sports!

Thank you for making my dream of working with the industry come true Bamboo!!

JEB

SIANARA

I cannot wait to see what happens after completing this internship. By remaining focusing on what is needed to accomplish today’s goals, I have a clear vision what will need to happen to achieve the employment  desired  in the action sports industry.  It has been a constant feat to balance my current employment, this internship, and my social life all at once. Having completed this internship will allow me to focus purely on acquiring the employment opportunities I desire and less on balancing the many other requirements others have for me.

One thing will always remain certain in life, if you want something you have to go out and get it for yourself. This internship has taught me that you must be willing to make sacrifices, do whatever it takes to keep moving forward, and push until you reach your goals. It may seem hard at times to keep all this up month after month, week after week, day after day, but this is a proven the recipe for success. By staying driven day in and out, no matter the circumstances I remain in a commitment that many others have not been able to meet. It is a great lesson about running a prosperous business; no matter what the daily circumstances may be, it is important to stay focused on moving towards the goals.

As this journey comes towards an end, I have acquired some very useful information and lessons that will carry on with me in my new employment, new experiences, and new life challenges. Every tribulation that is faced today prepares me for the future, and how situations are handled today dictates how well I can control the outcome of future circumstances.

This constant movement is nothing new to Bamboo Skateboards. Since its conception, this skateboard company has found a way to constantly be “buzzing”. Whether it’s in various social medias, written publications, radio waves, or television this has been a brand that is in constant motion. After thinking about it, it seems as though my busy life has not even held a candle to what this company and its employees have done. Consistent updating is what is needed when running a successful business, and many of these updates come in a very short period of time.

Recently, Bamboo skateboards warehouse was moved to another location in Oceanside. During this move, there were not much more than just a handful of people helping. It is absolutely amazing how in less than 2 weeks there was such a transformation for the company. It was humbling to find with a little bit of help, some great will power, determination and eagerness from a small pool of talented individuals, this transformation was nothing more than a healthy heartbeat for the company. there was not any one moment that I had heard comments of how this may affect the company or even the individuals lives in a negative way, but rather a feeling of fresh air. This change had happened to become something better, something that the company was ready for.

Because of demonstrations like this, it has become apparent to me that no matter how pre-determined or busy my life may seem, it absolutely needs to be open to changes. Just as the company had done with a little bit of help, some great will power, determination and eagerness to become something better, I will become something better. Thanks to Bamboos core capabilities to acclimate I have seen to become something better, you must be enthusiastic to change.

With summer approaching quickly, more and more I find myself near the water and in less clothing. But before days are spent in board shorts and flip flops there are some much needed skateboard trips! Last weekend’s event stirred a new desire to be on the road scouting skate spots and parks.  I was fortunate enough to find myself amongst some very inspiring talented skateboarders and enthusiastic spectators. Last Saturday the Carmel Valley skate park hosted the “I ride, I recycle” skateboard contest. Let me begin by stating there was much more to see than just a few power slides and wheelies. I was not only impressed by the caliber of riding, but the diversity of athletes. Not only were competitors of many ability levels, but they were of different sexes, age groups, and skateboarding styles. There was a little bit of everything at this event; it seemed as though even skateboarders that were not in the sanctioned competition were having fun skating in their own competitive contest. At any given time I would look around and see others not only having a great time, but having support from others doing it. It makes me remember weekends when mom would take me to the skate park. Ma didn’t know anything about skateboarding, so I never listened to her tips, you know stupid comments like “keep your head up, or “make sure to keep my feet above the metal thingy’s” it never failed that in less than 10 minutes an older skater would roll up and say “Keep your head up dude”, or “Yo bro, keep your feet over the trucks!”.  Somehow it sunk more when he said it; he was a peer and was understanding. this skateboard event reminded me of All the things that I long for…skate trips to rad parks, skateboarding with a diverse group of athletes, the inspiration from complete strangers that know what they are talking about and a little bit of summer to top it off.

JEB

Who is Bamboo Skateboards?                                                                                                      

Bamboo Skateboards is an ecologically-based skateboard brand and manufacturer of high quality skateboards made from sustainable bamboo from managed forests.

• We are social entrepreneurs who believe that giving back to our communities is as equally important as profits.
• We service core shops, brands and individuals around the globe while providing a solidified partnership and unique experience with each.
• We have been a part of action sports and skateboarding our whole lives and now passionately hope to inspire others to take actionable steps towards our preserving our natural environment.

What is the success rate of your internship?

In almost every class out of 14 classes so far, at least 1 top candidate has gained employment directly in the action sports industry while others gained other non-endemic positions.  A few of the companies include Fox Moto-X, Rock Star Energy, Haro Bicycles, Nixon, Dark Horse Distribution, Action Sports Group, as well as 4 prior interns having been employed by Bamboo Skateboards.

When does the internship start and end?

Internships are 16 weeks and class 16 will officially start on May, 6th 2013 and end August 26^th, 2013.  Class 17 will then start in September-December.

What is the time requirement per week?

A minimum of 20 hours are required per week.  If you live local, we require one full 8-hour day in the Oceanside office but highly recommend at least two.

Is the internship available to those outside of California?

Yes.  We have had international interns from Finland, France, Germany, Scotland and Australia, as well as interns from Florida, Wisconsin, New York, Michigan, Illinois, etc.

Can college credit be earned?

Yes, class credit can be earned for college.

Is this a paid internship?

No.

What are the details of the internship?

Internship is graded on 400 total points involving weekly duties such as managing your commitments/goals file, writing weekly blogs, updating your philosophy and charters, providing mentor feedback, intern matrix grading other interns, mid-term exam, final exam, communication with team, etc. The last month of internship is devoted to improving your resume, interviewing practice and other key actions to maximize your opportunities for job growth. The style of the internship is disciplined with a syllabus, “intern-bible”, and weekly files that are all accessed on Dropbox and Google Docs. This style of internship is based on an MBA, business school program and is unlike your traditional internship. People can actually fail out of the program for not meeting the minimum requirements.

What are the core responsibilities and requirements?

Internship-in-training Responsibilities:

• Marketing – daily management of the FB, Twitter, HOOKIT, Instagram, YouTube accounts; analyze Google analytics; create contests

• Sales – visit skateshops; visit skateparks; manage alternative websites; find new sales leads and manage through salesforce.com; push online sales

• Public relations – updating database of contacts, writing press releases, finding positive publicity, pushing YouTube/Vimeo videos, handling event coordination

Internship-in-training Requirements:

• Applicants should be active participants with a thorough understanding of the skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding youth culture; prefer skateboarding-focused

• Applicants should be outgoing and personable with good social and conversational skills; communication that connects!

• Must be analytical, process driven, detail oriented and be trusted to get the job done

• Must be able to manage your time with outside life, work, etc.

• Must be a leader and a self-starter…but also maintain the ability to work independently

• Creative people with photography, video-editing skills are a bonus!!!

• Prefer college graduates, but others can receive college credit

Questions you will be asked:

1. What are you looking to get out of an internship in relation to your future goals?

2. What do you feel makes you a UNIQUE qualified candidate?

3. Why have you chosen Bamboo Skateboards specifically?

4. What days of the week are you available to come in and work a full day?

5. Are you financially stable to ensure that you can do an internship up to 4 months?

To apply, please submit your resume and answers to the five questions above to:

info@bamboosk8.com

So this last weekend I got to represent Bamboo Skateboards at “Greenfest” which was presented by SDSU’s Associated Students and SDSU’s Enviro-Business Society. It was a weeklong schedule of events which encourage, celebrate, and advocate sustainability and diversity. The purpose of GreenFest was to engage the campus community through social and interactive programs in an effort to educate them on the important of living a sustainable lifestyle and to promote sustainable practices.

Engaging with the students and staff alike, it was evident that SDSU is a campus that is at the forefront of living sustainably. Every vendor that was present was making steps towards revealing ways to improve lifestyle while doing a part of preserving the future. It was not only a great event, but a great venue. For anyone that has not been to the SDSU campus I would recommend visiting for the simple fact of viewing great architecture in a stunning setting.  Awesome art, design, and scenery coupled along with great weather and many like-minded students, sets the tone for becoming educated in both general studies and sustainability at a SDSU a synch. It is no wonder this is a preferred University amongst many students living in Southern California.

While working this event, I informed others about business practices that will not only generate business for Bamboo skateboards, but healthier consumer decisions  on what products leave less of an impact on future generations. Overall, I would say that this was a great success for Bamboo Skateboards and other products/services that promote sustainability!

JEB

Just wanted to say huge shout out to my friends that are on tour!

The band is called Minor birds and they are on a 2-3 month tour with another great artist named Kat Jones. Thanks to Mark in the marketing and sales department, they are riding new Bamboo Skateboards in somewhere around 30 states of the United States of good ‘ol America!  After the bands tour had a stop in the San Diego area, Bamboo skateboards had the pleasure of hosting them to a few hours at the warehouse, showing them what it’s like to run a great skateboard company while they showed us what it’s like to run some great instruments! Please follow them on their journey across the great states, and make sure to support their valiant effort to support Bamboo skateboards and methods of sustainability through great music and art in any way that you can!

Thanks so much Joel, Chelsea, and Kat Jones for making the stop to see an old friend. Love you guys and your wonderful musical capabilities!!

Keep reppin the BOO and make us proud out there!

Jeb

YEA BOY! Damn Am is back and better then ever! Brought to you from my home town skatepark The Skatepark of Tampa or SPOT. This years was at the Volcom Private park in Costa Mesa, California. There was a ton or talent there this year including Anthony Estrada, Brodi Penrod and Louie Lopez were killing it during day two qualifiers and the finals. But nobody could hang with Curran Caples, He killed it. He wouldn’t fall for the entire 3 mins and hit tricks that some people would try for the whole round, first try. Bamboo Skateboards Team Rider Mikee Brown was invited to the Damn Am this year. It was Mikee’s First Damn Am and he was Stoked! Mikee didn’t skate until Day two qualifiers round 24. Mikee went out and tried huge tricks that nobody else was trying but unfortunately he only landed a front lip slide down the big Volcom Rail. You’ll get um next year Mikee!

This year had a lot at Damn Am. I saw legends of skateboarding, girls and rad skaters but by far my most favorite part was the free food and Red Bull. They set up a full buffet of gourmet food each day and at the same time they had Red Bull Girls going around passing out free Red Bull. Nothing Makes Me happier then free food.

Mikee Brown and Damn Am Video Video Coming Soon.