Jennifer A. Sexton, Bas - Profession Auctioneer Auctioneer from Burnsville, MN

Are you looking to bring your fundraising event to the next level? Let me show you how you can increase your revenue by using a professional Benefit Auctioneer Specialist. Less than one percent of auctioneers in North America have this specialized training and designation. Education & training is the difference that will take your event from good to GREAT! My services include: Event Day Fundraising Auctioneering Pre Auction Consultation Fundraising 101 Training – I will teach you secrets for a successful event Post Auction Consultation In 2001, Jennifer made the decision to trade her corporate career for one she was passionate about - being an auctioneer. Her energetic and engaging personality has given her the opportunity to work in & promote an industry she is proud to represent – The Auction Industry. In 2005 Jennifer opened one of the premier auction companies in the Twin Cities – The Twin Cities Auciton Group. She conducts weekly estate and personal property auctions at her auction facility. She is also a contracted auctioneer for many city Police departments, including the City of Minneapolis. Annually, Jennifer conducts over 75+ auctions per year. Blessed with a great career, Jennifer wanted to use her skills as an auctioneer to give back. It was then she decided to add benefit & fundraising auctions to her list of services. Thoroughly enjoying her work with the several non profits she worked with and wanting to help her clients more successful, in 2008 Jennifer enrolled in the BAS (Benefit Auctioneering Specialist) program through the National Auctioneers Association. Learning from the industry leaders (including Kurt Johnson), she received the education to take her clients events from good to great. She became armed with the knowledge on how to make every aspect of your fundraising event a success. In 2008, Jennifer received the honor of being asked join the one of the country's most successful benefit auction companies - Kurt Johnson Auctioneering. Joining the KJA team has expanded her client list and allowed her to do what she is passionate about – raising funds to help make a change. Jennifer is proud to have helped raise funds for: Domestic abuse prevention Child abduction prevention Meal services for the elderly Mental health services Education services in Vietnam Animal poaching prevention Religion based schools Private Schools PTO organizations Athletic clubs Orchestral groups Scouting groups Child abuse prevention and treatment And many other satisified organizations. From 50 to 600+ attendees, no event is too big or too small. EDUCATION & TRAINING: * 2001 A+ Graduate of Continental Auction School * 2001 Personal Property Appraiser Accreditation * 2006 Certified Bi-Lingual Auctioneer * 2007 Advance bid Calling Graduate of WWCA * 2008 NAA Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Training * 2009 BAS (Benefit Auctioneer Specialist) Designation * 2009 Enrolled for CAI (Certified Auctioneers Institute) MEMBERSHIPS: * Member of the National Auctioneers Association since 2001 * Member of the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association Since 2001 * Member of the Wisconsin State Auctioneers Association Since 2009 * Member of the National Karate Black Belt Club Since 2001 * Past Member of the NAA Membership Committee * Member of Community Spirit Toastmasters TELEVISION & RADIO APPEARANCES: * Guest appraiser on HGTV "If Walls Could Talk." * Guest on Twin Cities Live. * Guest on Talk of the Twin Cities * Radio Guest of Dan Barrieo KFAN Radio AM1130 * Radio Guest of Kevyn Burger WFMN 107.1 * Radio Guest of Patrick Ruesse KSTP AM1500 * Radio Guest of Peter McClellan WWTC AM1570 * News stories on Fox 9, KSTP, KARE