Scott Robertson to Teach National Benefit Auction Specialist Course

FORT MYERS, Fla. - April 20, 2018 - PRLog -- Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS, a 20+ year veteran auctioneer and principal of Scott Robertson Auctioneers has been chosen by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) to teach the Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) course.  Founded in 1949, NAA is the world's largest professional association dedicated to auction professionals and represents the interests of thousands of auction professionals in the U.S., Canada and across the world.

The Benefit Auction Specialist course provides the opportunity for auctioneers to attain the BAS designation.  The designation signifies that an auctioneer has trained with leaders in the field of fundraising auctions, and has made a commitment to the industry. In addition to being auctioneers, those with a BAS designation are fundraising auction specialists.  Less than 1% of the auctioneers in the country have earned the BAS designation.  The BAS instructors are considered among the best charity auctioneers in the country.

Robertson works as a full time fundraising auctioneer and consultant at Scott Robertson Auctioneers (SRA) along with International Champion auctioneer Sara Rose Bytner. An auctioneer since 1994, he has assisted thousands of not for profit organizations raise the funds needed to continue their good work. In the past six years SRA has helped raise more than 150 million dollars.  Bytner is a third generation auctioneer with more than ten years of fundraising experience.  Robertson and Bytner are the only Benefit Auction Specialists in Southwest Florida.

"I am honored to have been chosen as an instructor for this prestigious course.  The BAS designation helps professionals elevate their fundraising auction awareness and education, which helps us to be more successful for our clients," said Robertson.

"Most people hire an auctioneer for their stage presence, but they find that the real value lies with the consulting before the event," said Robertson. "A BAS is specifically trained to aid organizations in coordinating a well-planned, well-marketed auction and create a fun and exciting event that generates more revenue for the cause.  We understand best practices, provide fresh ideas about how to entertain and energize audiences, and leave guests looking forward to the next event."
Scott Robertson Auctioneers is a fundraising auction company headquartered in Southwest Florida.  Robertson and Bytnar annually conduct 70-80 fundraising auctions, raising more than 22 million dollars this past year.  To learn more about Scott Robertson Auctioneers visit thevoe.com or call (239) 246-2139.