American Marketing Association

I'm a fourth year Marketing Management major from Lodi, California. I love the outdoors... hiking, backpacking, running, cycling... it doesn't matter what I'm doing, I just want to be outside. I became involved with AMA my first week as a freshman at Poly, and being in the club (and eventually running it) has been the greatest honor and the best learning experience I've had during my student career. I believe if you are going to do something, you had better put in your full effort, or you are simply wasting your time.

I'm a 4th year econ major with a concentration in marketing. I'm originally from Brentwood in the East Bay area, and now I spend the majority of the year living in SLO going to Poly and working as a Marketing Development Representative at Shopatron. When I'm not using my marketing mastermind at work or at school I enjoy riding my bicycle and motorcycle, going to the beach, hiking, road trips, hanging out with my friends and enjoying the SLO life. AMA has provided me with invaluable experience I wouldn't be able to learn in a classroom, an awesome job and a great network of professionals and driven students.

My name is Samuel Cates, and I’m a second year Marketing Management student from San Diego, California. I have a passion for cars and am striving for a career in the automotive industry after graduation. I truly believe AMA offers an excellent learning and career development opportunity for every marketing student at Cal Poly. Even if only listening and learning from the weekly speakers, the experiences and knowledge shared by each professional provides invaluable insight into the actual working world, which no traditional classroom setting can replicate. AMA is a perfect complement to your marketing academic curriculum.

Hello AMAzing members! I am Angela Bloomquist, a 4th year Marketing major. I grew up in San Carlos, just south of San Francisco. As the VP of Activities, I plan social and professional events for the club and the members. I currently work at The Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa as the assistant to the Catering Director where I help plan special events. Through AMA, I have met some of my closest friends, learned about different paths in the marketing industry, and found my niche in the college. If you want to have some fun, learn more about marketing and get more connected to the college, AMA is the place for you! See you at our meetings!

This is my fourth and last year as an Orfalea College of Business student with a concentration in Marketing. I grew up in Lompoc, which is about an hour from San Luis Obispo.  I have had two internships while attending Cal Poly.I worked with Alcon Laboratories last summer and I currently work for Shopatron who is one of our many sponsors!At Shopatron I work in the Marketing Department for Demand Generation.When I am not at school or work I love to be outdoors or hanging out with friends.My favorite activities include hiking, playing soccer, softball, frisbee, or bike riding.I also try to go to the beach as much as I can.The American Marketing Association at Cal Poly has opened lots of doors for me to become a better leader, use better communication, and do more for the San Luis Obispo community.I hope future members will benefit from AMA as much as I have.

My name is Britni Skardoutos and I am currently a 4th year Business major with a concentration in Marketing. I am the VP of Corporate Promotions and love marketing just a little too much. I enjoy hiking, climbing, making people laugh, speaking in accents and well ...marketing! I love being involved in various clubs and groups around Poly and SLO and am always willing to help those who need some good ideas on how to get involved. If you are interested in markeitng for various companies, clubs and organizations then come see me!

I am a fourth year Business Administration major with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Graphic Communications. I transferred to Cal Poly in Fall 2009 from Sierra Community College. I currently work for Cal Poly Athletics Marketing department, promoting and working all NCAA sports teams for Cal Poly. I also work for Associated Students, Inc - Cal Poly as the Special Events Student Supervisor where I planning all the ASI student events for Cal Poly for the 2010-2011 school year. This past summer (2010) I worked for the San Luis Obispo Blues Baseball team working on their marketing and promotions, as well as game day operations. Before transferring to Cal Poly I worked for the North State Building Industry Association as an Administrative Assistant for Workforce Development working with High School and Community College students with job placement, and planning corporate events. When I am not using my marketing mind, my favorite actives are being involved in the Orientation programs at Cal Poly, watching/playing sports, relaxing at the beach, and hiking the various mountains in the SLO area. After I graduate from Cal Poly I plan to attend San Diego State's MBA program in Sports Marketing Management.