Jonathan Barnes

About Jonathan Barnes

As a Corporate Social Responsibility leader, I have 20+ years of experience and achievements in cultivating key partnerships and uniting people behind a compelling mission—creating and reinforcing a sense of community.I articulate the strategy to gain buy-in and win philanthropic clients and social support while serving as a cross-functional resource on corporate responsibility, applying proven best practices to tactical implementation.Throughout my career, I have devoted close to 10 years to volunteer boards throughout Delaware, assisting students with finding jobs, and businesses with supplier diversity. Not only did I launch the corporate supplier diversity program at Integrity Staffing Solutions, but I have demonstrated my capacity to build diverse business relationships internally and across a variety of industries. During my tenure in public relations (PR), I became an award-winning expert in media relations, implementing strategic marketing campaigns for national brands. My projects for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Porsche Cars North America resulted in international recognition in a variety of media outlets, such as Oprah, Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Associated Press, and USA Today.

Experience

1. Client Success Manager and Strategist

   Pete Du Pont Freedom Foundation

   Aug 2024 — Present · Wilmington, DE, US

   As the Client Success Manager and Strategist at the Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation, I am responsible for fostering relationships with Delaware entrepreneurs and small business owners within the Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (E3). By reviewing business plans, offering strategic guidance, and connecting members to valuable resources, I facilitate growth and success within our network. Additionally, I lead the referral network development, establish partnerships with service providers, and identify expansion opportunities for existing businesses.

Education

• Georgia State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism

• University of Delaware

  Journalism

Skills

• Social Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Marketing
• Blogging
• Corporate Communications
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Supplier Diversity
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Strategic Communications
• Copywriting
• Video Production
• Creative Writing
• Community Development
• Press Releases
• Entertainment
• Event Planning