Jennifer Carnahan

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Marketing | Strategic Planning | Entrepreneur @ Primrose Park
Jennifer Carnahan's Location
Nisswa, Minnesota, United States, United States
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About Jennifer Carnahan

Jennifer Carnahan is a former Fortune 500 Marketing Leader turned Entrepreneur and Chairman of multiple boards. Adopted from South Korea at the age of five-months; Jennifer's upbringing taught her that hard work, initiative, strong morals and a growth mindset are almost enough to conquer every goal in life.  In 2014 Jennifer took the leap from the safety net of the corporate world to found her first business: Primrose Park, a specialty women's retail brand. In 2017, Jennifer broke glass ceilings when she was the first female and minority elected to lead either major political party in the state of Minnesota. She was successfully re-elected to two additional two-year terms. As a political outsider and newcomer, Jennifer incorporated her strong general management and corporate experience to transform the Minnesota Republican Party from a fledgling organization into a political powerhouse in the Upper Midwest. Under her leadership, Minnesota Republicans flipped three congressional seats from blue to red, brought in revenues and transfer of more than $20 million, eliminated the party's long-term $1 million debt, built the largest field operation in party history with over 60-field staffers and thousands of volunteers, expanded the base and made Minnesota a targeted GOP state during a Presidential election - delivering a historic record of number of votes for Republicans on the ballot in 2020. Jennifer was also appointed by the 45th President of the United States of America to serve on the White House Advisory Commission for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Jennifer is the widow of former Congressman Jim Hagedorn who represented Minnesota's first district and passed away from cancer in 2022.

Jennifer Carnahan's Current Company Details
Primrose Park

Primrose Park

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Marketing | Strategic Planning | Entrepreneur
Jennifer Carnahan Work Experience Details
  • Primrose Park
    Founder + General Manager
    Primrose Park Dec 2013 - Present
    Nisswa, Minnesota, Us
    Founder of Primrose Park, a specialty retail concept located in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Primrose Park 25354 South Main StreetNisswa, MN 56468 612.916.4668
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  • Republican Party Of Minnesota
    Chairwoman
    Republican Party Of Minnesota Apr 2017 - Aug 2021
    Carnahan was re-elected to serve a third two-year term with over 67% of the vote in April, 2021 becoming the first chairperson in the party's history to serve more than two terms. Her responsibilities included: - Lead fundraising and finances- Manage in-state and national partnerships- Direct party operations, field operations and political strategy- Oversee marketing, messaging and communications; serving as the face for the organization with international, national and local media- Lead strategy for caucuses, conventions and major party events- Recruit candidates for statewide and federal office- Serve as key conduit with the leaders in the state legislatureIn 2020, Carnahan delivered Republicans one of its most successful election cycles in modern history; including 160,000 more votes for the GOP presidential candidate than ever before. - Oversaw $15.0 million in revenues in the 2020 cycle, an increase of 146% over 2018, for the highest fundraising/transfer management in the history of the organization. 2018 revenues of $5.8 million marked the highest in 10-years and placed MN as one of the top states in the country for Republican state party fundraising. - Retired the state party’s legacy debt ($2.0M; $1.0M inherited) strengthening the party’s financial position to allow the MN GOP to invest in more than 125 candidates in 2020. - Refocused the communications strategy, earning more than 600 earned media hits. - Flipped two (2) congressional seats from Democrat to Republican (MN-01, MN-08), a feat no other state accomplished during a difficult midterm election cycle. Flipped a third congressional seat (MN-07), held the Republican majority in the MN Senate and won back five (5) seats in the MN House, making MN one of the most successful states in the nation in 2020.- Set a new record for voter turnout, achieving nearly 1.5M votes for President and 1.4M votes for U.S. Senate, an improvement of 12% & 28% respectively.
  • Swarovski
    Global Marketing Director
    Swarovski Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
    Männedorf, Ch
    Built Marketing Center of Excellence to deliver a focused brand strategy and consistent marketing execution across channels, with goal of turning around declining sales and brand for Chamilia Jewelry, a division of Swarovski North America. Provided brand oversight and governance across the organization, developed annual marketing plan and quarterly campaign strategies. Led North American and European team of 6 marketers accountable for executing 300+ creative deliverables for quarterly new product releases, advertising & media plans, promotions, public relations, direct mail, social media and online web presence.
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  • Ecolab
    Senior Marketing Manager
    Ecolab 2010 - 2013
    St. Paul, Mn, Us
    Drove improved year-over-year business results for the PureForce Division (part of Ecolab's largest sector), focused on providing warewash products, platforms and services to full-service and quick-service restaurants and foodservice distribution; through innovation leadership, product management, channel management, brand management, P&L management and strategic planning. Led Ecolab's recruitment efforts at the University of Minnesota for full-time/intern MBA marketers. Also co-led a company-wide marketing career development team and represented Ecolab at the 2012 Women's Foodservice Forum Leadership Conference (nomination from Ecolab executive management). Founded and served as President of Ecolab's Asian Employee Resource Group, with the objective of strengthening Ecolab's global business through the advancement and leadership of Asian employees through professional development, business partnership and cultural linkage.Recipient of the 2011 General Manager Award and 2011-2012 Recruiter of the Year Award (University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management).
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  • Caribou Coffee
    Director Of Product & Integrated Marketing
    Caribou Coffee Jun 2008 - Feb 2009
    Minneapolis, Mn, Us
    Led annual marketing plan development, brand positioning, marketing and product management team, product innovation and online retail channel for Caribou Coffee’s 415 retail stores across 18 states. Increased comparable same store sales transactions +2% through management of key product channels: beverages, beans, food and merchandise.
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  • General Mills
    Assistant Promotion Marketing Manager
    General Mills Apr 2007 - Jun 2008
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    Drove company growth and value by providing promotion marketing leadership and developing annual promotion marketing plans, providing key linkage between brand management teams and all integrated marketing functions, including: imarketing, consumer promotions and partnerships, price promotions, public relations, package design and agency management. Supervalu Sales Region: Led shopper marketing iniatives across all General Mills brands within Supervalu's corporate retail banners, including: Albertson's, Shaw's, Jewel, Cub Foods and more. Totino's Pizza Rolls: Led the Totino's Pizza Rolls Winter X Games integrated marketing campaign that included the following: promotional Winter X Games packaging, evergreen brand website, online sweepstakes, television & print campaign, on-site event activation, Winter X Games athlete sponsorship and in-store retail activation. Grew volume over prior year to achieve division goals.
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  • Mcdonald'S Corporation
    Marketing Supervisor
    Mcdonald'S Corporation 2005 - 2007
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Strengthened brand position, market share and year-over-year sales growth through management, leadership and development of annual marketing plans for 650 company-owned and owner-operator stores in McDonald's Midwest Region, accounting for $1 billion annually in sales.Managed agency relationships, owner-operator leadership and regional strategies to ensure successful product launches, promotions and branding initiatives from a corporate to regional level. Was a part of the 2006 Snack Wrap launch team and market test in the Twin Cities for McDonald's nationally.
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  • Major Leauge Baseball & The National Basketball Association
    Sponsorship Marketing Manager
    Major Leauge Baseball & The National Basketball Association 1999 - 2004
    Managed corporate partnership and team marketing promotions to profitably grow single-game/season ticket sales and corporate sponsorship revenue for the Florida Marlins, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Dodgers and Anaheim Angels.

Jennifer Carnahan Skills

Integrated Marketing Marketing Brand Management Marketing Strategy Product Management Strategic Planning Cross Functional Team Leadership Leadership Marketing Research New Business Development Advertising Sales Business Development Market Planning Business Strategy B2b Marketing Product Development Crm Product Launch P&l Management Product Innovation Consumer Marketing Multi Channel Marketing Coaching Customer Relationship Management Management Social Media Channel Marketing Strategy Market Research Social Media Marketing Retail Forecasting Competitive Analysis Marketing Communications Strategic Partnerships Customer Insight Segmentation Public Relations Brand Development Account Management Customer Service

Jennifer Carnahan Education Details

  • Syracuse University
    Syracuse University
    Broadcast Journalism
  • University Of Minnesota - Carlson School Of Management
    University Of Minnesota - Carlson School Of Management
    Strategic Management
  • Osseo Senior High School
    Osseo Senior High School
    General Area Of Study

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Jennifer Carnahan attended Syracuse University, University Of Minnesota - Carlson School Of Management, Osseo Senior High School.

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