Robert Stanke is an Interactive Marketing, Social Business Strategy, and Community Management Professional with over 15 years of experience within the marketing, information technology, and professional service industries. Robert specializes in the design, development, and deployment of successful interactive marketing strategies that help businesses and professionals increase their social footprint in the ever-changing business world.
An honors graduate of the Management Information Systems at the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire, Robert understands all of the components needed to successfully implement interactive strategies across the web of today and tomorrow. Those information technology skills combined with almost eight years of marketing industry experience help Robert create comprehensive plans that integrate with your business to expand into new territories.
Currently, Robert works as the Interactive Community & Social Business Manager for Life Time Fitness, Inc. based in Chanhassen, Minnesota. In addition to his full-time position at Life Time Fitness, Inc.
In his free time, Robert enjoys playing basketball, tennis, golf, and spending time with his family. He is a die-hard Minnesota sports fan, in particular: Timberwolves, Vikings, and Twins.
Experience:
Information Technology - 11 years
Marketing - 7 years
Professional Services / Talent Acquisition - 4 years
Specialities:
Information Technology, Internet/Web, Social Media Implementation, Project Management, Business and Technical Research, Social Networking, Social Marketing, Social Engineering, Database and Application Development, CRM Technologies, CMS Technologies, Business Operations, Google Search, Google AdWords, Google AdSense, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), WordPress, Squarespace, Reputation Management, Brand Management, Web Analytics, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Plaxo, Blogging, Web Development, Podcasting
Interests:
Competitive Intelligence
Testimonials:
"While other social media professionals are shouting through a megaphone to get noticed, Bob works silently in the background, quietly stealing market share for your brand." - Former client
"Bob's personality is infectious and his sense of humor makes office work entertaining. One minute he is dancing, singing and making co-workers laugh, and the next minute he is laying out a digital plan for a highly strategic campaign launch. The ability to mix those skills is exactly why we hired him!" - Former client
"“Bob is a great person to work with. He is a hard worker, and is dedicated to complete projects accurately and on time. The best thing about Bob is the enthusiasm he brings to the workplace. It makes working along side him a pleasure!” - Twin Cities Sales Professional
"I benefit from Bob Stanke's blog each and everyday. I have the blog in my RSS Feed, and I will typically read it first thing in the morning. Bob always provides and unique angle on Social Media and the marketplace that surrounds it. He takes the time to research new media and then writes about it in a creative way. I appreciate my Social Media conversations with Bob. I am currently working on collaborating with him on different things and I couldn't be more excited! Thank you, Bob, for the 'bottomless Social Media coffee' you provide!" - California-based Social Media Consultant
"He's tuned-in to the Social Media scene, and is an advocate for business involvement in current and emerging Web trends.” - Twin Cities Web Consultant
"“I had the great pleasure of working with Robert over a period of several months. He is an incredibly energetic and talented individual who holds himself to very high standards. Robert is driven to achieve the best and puts in whatever efforts are required to meet his goals. Robert has a sincere desire to make a difference in this world. It is an honor to know and work with someone who so generously gives of himself.” - Twin Cities Business Coach
"Fan of... iPhone, Caribou Coffee, Robert Stanke and red vines" - Twitter Bio of a Twin Cities Technology Consultant
"[You are] a wicked genius." - Co-worker at Life Time Fitness
"You are a jedi." - Co-worker at Life Time Fitness
"[Bob is] my ambassador of Thought Bombs." - Co-worker at Life Time Fitness
"Think your competition is like a Mack Truck? Then you need Bob Stanke! No, really, this guy was hit by a truck once! In high school, while riding his back home from work he got T-boned by a Chevy truck. He got up, dusted off, gave the driver a piece of his mind, and rode home. Personally, I think that says a lot for his professional performance as well - he never lets the truck (your competition) take him out!" - Twin Cities Professional
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Employer Disclosure
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Life Time Fitness - Bob Stanke (owner and operator of BobStanke.com) is currently an employee of Life Time Fitness, Inc. Occasionally, Bob Stanke will blog about special deals or promotions that Life Time Fitness is offering and does provide links to additional details regarding these promotions. In most cases, Bob Stanke does not benefit financially from these membership specials, however, occasionally you will be asked to provide a "referral source" (or related term) and it is much appreciated if you reference "Bob Stanke, the Community Manager at Life Time Fitness". This referral can sometimes result in employee incentives for Bob Stanke.
