Jonathan Barba

Bachelor of Arts, Communications / Public Relations

CSUF California State University, Fullerton

Jonny.Barba@gmail.com
(562) 631-5098

ACADEMIC FUNDAMENTALS
Principles of Public Relations
Public Relations Management
Public Relations Writing

Marketing Research
Communications Law
Graphic Design

Reporting and Writing

Feature Article Writing
Printing and Publishing

POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

Communications Director, Sharon Quirk-Silva for Assembly
April 2014 - December 2014
-Responsible for website, social media, newsletters, graphic design, photography and video.
-Managed timelines for website updates, social media, press communications and emails.
-Directed a team of consultants, contractors, staff and interns to complete campaign projects.
Campaign Manager, Fullerton Mayor Doug Chaffee
July 2013 - August 2014
-Developed targeted messaging using geographic, demographic & psychographic data.
-Built all campaign infrastructure including graphics, phones, emails, website and documents.
-Created an innovative and cost effective voter contact database using Excel & Google Drive.
-Managed all fundraising, communications, eld operations, training, events and issues.
Executive Assistant, Mayor of Irvine
January 2012 - January 2013
-Assisted the Irvine Mayor with ofcial appearances, travel and other Mayoral duties.
-Maintained correspondence with constituents and city staff on a wide variety of issues.
-Published regular newsletters, provided ofce stafng and research support to the Mayor.
Campaign Manager, Sukhee Kang for Congress
January 2012 - November 2012
-Responsible for eld operations, communications, graphics, volunteers, events & schedules.
-Managed a multi-generational multi-cultural volunteer base working from 3 regional ofces.
-Represented the candidate and the campaign in person and through communications.
-Secured 41% of ballots cast, more than any previous challenger against the incumbent.
Field Coordinator, Doug Chaffee for Fullerton City Council
July 2010- December 2012
-Planned all eld operations, phone communications and door-to-door voter canvassing.
-Managed an operational budget, scheduled employees, maintained time sheets and pay roll.
-Provided eld stafng and strategic consulting to Doug Chaffees successful 2012 election.
Social Media Coordinator, Beth Krom for Congress
January 2010 - July 2010
-Supervised daily social media activities and provided weekly reports to Campaign Manager.
-Utilized social media at statewide and national conventions to generate visibility and press.
-Secured publication in Associated Press, Politico, CBS 2, KCAL 9, LA Weekly & OC Weekly.
-Named Best Congressional Social Media Campaign in the Nation by Democracy for America.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
Expert Adobe Creative Suite skills including PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign. Advanced
Microsoft Ofce Skills including Excel spreadsheets, Word mail merge, labels and envelopes.
Experienced in data-base management programs including NGP/VAN, PDI and Constant
Contact. Experienced in website design including WordPress, NationBuilder and HTML.