Jennifer Barnes

CEO at Optima Office

Expertise: HR, founder, entrepreneurship, people management, culture, business strategy

Education: San Diego State University

Jennifer Barnes is the CEO of Optima Office. She has more than 15 years of experience leading tech companies and in financial roles, including serving as the co-founder for PBO Advisory Group and senior controller for TGG Accounting. Barnes holds an executive master’s in business from San Diego State University. 

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Updated on March 15, 2024

What Can a Fractional Executive Do for Your Startup? 

Fractional executives are experienced freelancers or consultants who a company can hire to work in a c-suite capacity on a part-time basis. Here’s how to get the most out of them.    

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Updated on December 05, 2025

How to Conduct a Job Description Review

A job description review involves evaluating a job description to ensure its information is relevant and accurate to the open job position.

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