Kelly Jahner-Byrne

Kelly Jahner-Byrne

St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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  • The HOW Companies, Inc. Graphic

    The HOW Companies, Inc.

    Twin Cities, MN

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    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

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    United States

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    United States

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    United States

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    Twin Cities

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    Silver Spring, MD

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    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

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    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

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    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Education

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    Harvard Online

  • Activities and Societies: Lambda Delta Phi, University of Minnesota Golden Girls Danceline. Attended and performed at the Liberty Bowl in Shreveport, LA cheering the Minnesota Gopher Football Team to victory under coach, Lou Holtz.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • The Miss America Organization Graphic

    Titleholder, Emcee, Judge, Sponsor, Volunteer

    The Miss America Organization

    - Present 35 years

    Scholarship earner through the local and state organization of Miss America Organization. Competed successfully to earn in excess of $20,000 in educational scholarships. 2 x Runner-Up in the Miss Minnesota America program. Preliminary competition award winner and interview award.

    Continued on as a volunteer to promote higher education and personal development through service for young women throughout the state. Currently serve as a sponsor and food and beverage donor liaison.

  • Founder

    The Cancer Benefit Fund

    - 22 years

    Health

    Founded non profit program to benefit cancer research benefiting the American Cancer Society. After years of successful annual program began as a stand alone 501 c 3 to award more funds to local patient care, and research programs including HealthEast and the University of Minnesota.

    After 22 successful years, $1M+ in gifts to benefit the cause, our volunteers are retiring on to new endeavors. Thousands of laughs, tears, learning moments and cheers were given and received…

    Founded non profit program to benefit cancer research benefiting the American Cancer Society. After years of successful annual program began as a stand alone 501 c 3 to award more funds to local patient care, and research programs including HealthEast and the University of Minnesota.

    After 22 successful years, $1M+ in gifts to benefit the cause, our volunteers are retiring on to new endeavors. Thousands of laughs, tears, learning moments and cheers were given and received.

    http://www.cancerbenefitfund.org
    Raised in excess of $1,000,000.

  • Founder

    HOPE Ministries - MN

    - Present 11 years

    Pay it forward - Non-profit organization. Offering service and financial assistance to local causes.

  • Program Facilitator

    Think-osophy

    - 1 year 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    A collaborative with industry speakers engaging in conversation for business growth.
    Grew to an intimate group of ten Think-osophy members representing diverse businesses led by a Think-osophy facilitator.
    You get the power of TWO KELLYS! They say there’s power in numbers and we couldn’t agree more. That’s why we created this mastermind. An intimate group of ten Think-osophy members representing diverse businesses led by a Think-osophy facilitator.

  • Co-Chair

    St. Ambrose of Woodbury Gala 2015

    - 1 year

    Education

    Serving as Co-Chair of Bishop Pates / St. Ambrose of Woodbury School Gala. Securing corporate and local sponsorship opportunities to highlight business and promote education for students. Raising nearly $80,000 to support programs.

  • Mrs. Minnesota 2001

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    - 1 year 1 month

    Mrs. Minnesota 2001
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    Serve as Co Host /Emcee of Annual State Program 2002 - 2019. PR for volunteerism and service organizations nationally. Completed more than 200 appearances as MC, fundraiser, speaker or champion volunteerism.
    Wrote book, “Volunteer for Life, Achieving you personal and professional goals” forward by Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Carlson Companies

  • Endorsed Candidate 53B MN House of Representatives

    Minnesota State Legislature

    - 1 year 1 month

    Politics

    Endorsed Candidate 53B MN House of Representatives

Honors & Awards

  • Circle of Influence

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    Consistent customer growth 79 months 2004 - 2023. Awarded monthly for achieving award on average every 2 months.

  • Executive Director

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    Business growth and leadership development.

  • Leveraged Leader Award

    eWomenNetwork

    Awarded to a leader that is on the cutting edge of business, systems, media, sales and networking opportunities. The Leveraged Leader is a Podcast Host and Marketing Expert.

  • Up Level Leader

    EWomenNetwork

    A leader selected from among the 118 global chapters within this organization for bringing the Minnesota chapter of eWomenNetwork to a larger membership base, new revenue, new leadership and higher standard of operation.

  • Top Enroller North Central Region

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    New preferred customer growth.

  • Expanded Circle of Influence

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    New customer acquisition

  • #7 Fastest Growing Business in North America

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    Fastest growing customer base in North America in Senior Director rank.

  • #7 Fastest Growing Business in North America

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    Fastest growing customer base in North America in Senior Director rank.

  • #5 Fastest Growing Business in North America

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    Fastest growing customer base in North America in Senior Director rank.

  • Business Matchmaker of the Year

    eWomenNetwork

    Awarded for Business Matchmaker of the year MN / Twin Cities Chapter

  • Business Matchmaker of the Year Finalist

    eWomenNetwork International

    Finalist Business Matchmaker of the Year from 118 chapters around the globe.

  • Business Advancement

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  • Top Enroller Central Region 2009

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    Top 8 in North Central Region

  • Top Enroller North Central Region

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    #1 Preferred Customer Enroller for Sept 2008

  • National Sales, Worldwide Sales Award

    Choice Hotels International

    Global Sales Award

  • Business Advancement

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    Advanced customer base to over 400 accounts

  • National Sales, Worldwide Sales Award

    Choice Hotels International

    Outstanding growth award in global sales for TA and consortia market

  • Director Advancement Leadership

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    Developed a leadership team, awarded for advancement

  • Director Advancement

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    Advanced customer base to a leadership role.

  • Best Cable TV Show of the Year

    SCCTV

    Awarded Cable Show of the Year for SCCTV 2002. Metro Mixx, featured house band, The Dweebs in a talk show format. Segments in food, sports, special interests and on location around the Twin Cities. Metro Mixx was the creation of Kelly Jahner-Byrne and featured on air segment hosts; Lori Felton, Scott Streiff and Chef, John Byrne.

  • Mrs. Minnesota 2001

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    Spoke for over 35 national non-profit organizations with over 100 civic appearances. Traveled nationally speaking on behalf of volunteers and volunteer recruitment efforts. Raised in excess of $300,000 through speaking, emcee function, celebrity auctioneer, vocalist and charity liaison for non-profit and community organizations.

  • International CSR of the Year Nominee

    UNIGLOBE Travel

    #1 Corporate Sales Representative of the year for North Central Region. Nominee for International CSR of the Year.

Languages

  • French, Spanish, German

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Organizations

  • eWomenNetwork

    Managing Director 2015 - present, Leadership Team, International Connector of the Year

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    Premier Global Network for women business owners and entrepreneurs.

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