Bob Vanden Burgt

About Bob Vanden Burgt

I am a connector, technologist, interactive marketer, and entrepreneur with three decades of experience in global marketing and business development. I am the Vice President of Global Marketing / GM Americas at Link USA, a leading manufacturer and distributor of cable, connector, and audio/video distribution products for the live entertainment and broadcast industries.In this role, I apply my passion and expertise in entertainment technology and broadcast to help production companies unify their power and data distribution infrastructures to improve reliability while increasing flexibility. I also leverage my skills and experience in interactive web solutions and software as a service (SaaS) to engage clients, partners, and remote workers using contemporary technologies and innovative platforms. Additionally, I oversee the operations and growth of Link USA in the Americas, where I establish a clear vision, strategy, and plan to execute passionately. I am driven by the mission of delivering exceptional products and services that meet the demands of the markets we serve.

Experience

1. Assistant District Governor, Past President, Board of Directors

   Rotary International

   Jul 2005 — Present · madison, WI, US

   A \"New Generation\" Club, Madison South is the second largest Rotary club in the Greater Madison Area with over 85 members. Averaging 10 to 12 new members a year, a very active majority are in their 30\'s and 40\'s. With almost 40 years behind us, we have developed a balanced membership that relies on the senior members to remind us of tradition, lessons learned and the newer members to guide us into the future as the Club grows in size and maturity.

Education

• St. Norbert College

  Music, Communication Arts

  1980 — 1985

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Communication Arts, Technical Theatre

  1983 — 1984

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Advertising
• Strategic Partnerships
• Social Networking
• Product Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Mobile Marketing
• Sales
• New Business Development
• Customer Service
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Cloud Computing
• Software Development
• Web Development
• Business Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Market Research
• Social Media Marketing
• Leadership
• Integrated Marketing
• Social Media
• Account Management
• Strategic Planning
• Entertainment Technology
• Mobile Applications
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Saas
• Creative Problem Solving
• Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Entertainment
• Strategy
• Product Development
• Live Sound
• Project Management
• Crm
• Sound Equipment