The Auction Divas | Shelly St John

Shelly St John

GAME CHANGER, LIVE, ON-STAGE CROWDFUNDER, FUNDRAISING AUCTIONEER, FUNDRAISING EXPERT

A successful Fundraising Auctioneer, who has worked with top non for profit organizations, knows that auctioneering is about more than just talking fast, it’s about thinking like an event guest and this is where Shelly stands out. She understands the demographic of an audience at a core level, and can connect with them through engaging story development and compelling messaging delivery. She uses intellectual facts, emotional intuition, and the psychology of charitable giving to inspire guests to give at the highest level possible, because every organization needs money donations.

Results, What are Those?

Shelly wants to see every school or nonprofit RAISE the funds they need, so she unites her fundraising experience, event planning skills, public speaking practice and stand-up comedy routine into a high-energy benefit auctioneer performance that achieves record-breaking fundraising results nationwide.

The Early Years

Shelly excelled in front of a crowd as a runway model in Minneapolis, Chicago and LA. She then transitioned into the hospitality industry in marketing/public relations, catering and conference services. Planning special events from 10 – 10,000 guests, she knows her way around every aspect of planning and executing a successful live auction or fundraising gala.

Shelly during the early years

OK, maybe not so early . . .

Shelly excelled in front of a crowd as a runway model in Minneapolis, Chicago and LA. She then transitioned into the hospitality industry in marketing/public relations, catering

It's always been about the shoes!

and conference services. Planning special events from 10 – 10,000 guests, she knows her way around every aspect of planning and executing a successful live auction or fundraising gala.

The Personal Side

As a victim of bullying as a child, and brain tumor survivor as an adult, Shelly feels that she has truly found her calling. “In all seriousness, this is the career I have waited for all my life and I have so much gratitude for the opportunity to help tens of thousands of people annually as a benefit auctioneer,” Shelly explained.

"Because of what I’ve experienced in my life, I’ve learned that everyone, no matter what educational background or socioeconomic status needs help at some point in their life. It could be a baby needing a heart transplant before the age of one; a scholarship to a special school for a reading disability; help with rent or bills while experiencing breast cancer; help with an aging parent who lives too many miles away or the adoring eyes of a dog, cat or horse in danger of euthanasia. We all need help now and then.” says Shelly.

When Shelly launched The Auction Divas, she did so with her dear friend and business partner, T. Sammi Diva. Unfortunately, Sammi lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday September 2, 2009. Her friendship was rare, her talent immense and her heart as big as Texas. She is incredibly missed, and will never be forgotten. Shelly knows she’s working to help us here on earth, from heaven!

Professional Develop and Education

Sales, marketing and public relations is where Shelly has spent much of her career. Twenty of those years were spent working in her own marketing company Primary Objective, LLC, serving both for-profit and non-profit organizations. In 2007, Shelly began her auction career in Real Estate Auctions with Sheldon Good and Company, Real Estate Auctioneers. Early in her tenure, she was asked to conduct a few benefit auctions and soon discovered she had found her calling.