The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides independent and objective oversight to improve the integrity, accountability, and performance of SBA and its programs for the benefit of the American people. OIG seeks to improve SBA programs by identifying key issues facing the agency, recommending corrective actions, and promoting a high level of integrity.

Established in 2019, Great Oak Digital, LLC is a premier multi-platform Managed Service Provider (MSP) that specializes in working with government agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and small businesses to help align their technological needs with their organizational goals.When the owners of Great Oak Digital came together, they talked about the many ways that businesses struggles to get a footing in this ever evolving technical world. Through this discussion they also identified that the same companies that were in need of information technology (IT) solutions often also had needs in their integrated marketing communications solutions (IMC). And when IT and marketing are paired together, businesses are able to make streamlined, impact-driven plans that lead to better work flow and consistent client acquisition. Under this founding principle, Great Oak Digital was established as a one-stop shop for all the IT and Marketing that businesses find themselves up against every single day. Because we know that when we are able to assist businesses with their IT and marketing they are able to focus on what they do best which leads bigger impacts and better results.

pureSHOTS Media is dedicated to providing quality content that recreate moments through interactive, engaged content (Photos & Video).pureSHOTS Photography (a Partlow Interactions LLC venture) Shooting with: Bodies- Canon 5D Mark IV- Canon 5D Mark III Lenses- EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM- EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II USM- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

- Primary lead for the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)'s media relations and outreach initiatives. The incumbent also serves as one of the primary spokespersons for the organization and works closely with other DSLBD representatives to deliver the right message and ensure consistent branding. - Identify key strategic DSLBD objectives and develop, implement, manage, and evaluate internal and external communication plans to actively engage employees and external stakeholders in the achievement of those organizational objectives.- Advocate for improved communication practices and counsel DSLBD leadership on ways to improve employee and external stakeholder engagement and communication. Seek out and identify proactive communications opportunities that promote open and honest communication.- Manage the DSLBD's public relations initiatives and work closely with the Executive Office of the Mayor's public affairs office, as appropriate, to coordinate public affairs activities, to include prepublication reviews, speaking engagements, and responses to media inquiries.- Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with other communications organizations in the Business Community, and, as appropriate, members of the media, community leaders, policy groups, and/or concerned constituencies to provide information about DSLBD's mission, programs, and activities.- Coach and prepare DSLBD staff members for public interactions; develop and implement training to inform DSLBD staff on how to deliver DSLBD's message in a variety of contexts.- Identify, implement, and enhance communication channels and methods to promote DSLBD's mission, objectives, and successes, including a dynamic internet platform and website.- Monitor and address public reaction to and public understanding of DSLBD and provide recommendations for improved delivery of key messages to the public.

• Support the agency director, chief of staff and leadership team in all internal and external communications • Manage and update the OCP website increasing the agency’s online viewership by more than 30% within the first 6 months• Responsible for developing and implementing policies and strategies related to all aspects of internal and external communications, public relations, marketing, vendor relations and legislative affairs• Lead a team of five communications professionals, including labor union and career service employees• Collaboratively create council hearing testimony and agency-wide information to answer council questions• Organize and execute agency external and internal outreach events (DC Buys, OCP in the Wards, etc.)• Attend OCP-related events, council hearings, OCA and EOM meeting and events• Create briefing memo, agenda, presentations, and talking points for agency director and leadership team• Respond to agency media, council, sister agency, vendor and constituent inquiries in collaboration with OCA and EOM• Coordinated and created press releases, media advisories, strategic cross agency marketing campaigns, etc.• Monitor and approve all agency traditional, digital and social media content • Ensure that agency employees adhere to branding and external communications guidelines and utilize standard agency templates ABOUT THE DC OFFICE OF CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENT (OCP):OCP, under the direction of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), was established by DC law in 1997 and provides contracting services for selected agencies and offices in the District. The mission of OCP is to partner with vendors and District agencies to purchase quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially. OCP manages the purchase of $5.6 billion in goods, services and construction annually, on behalf of over 77 District agencies.

• Partlow Interactions, LLC merged with JMJ Enterprises, LLC to form Great Oak Digital, LLC• Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan and operations manual to identify Partlow Interactions’ target market and prospect to ideal client base• Write proposals and contracts for agreements between partnering firms and Partlow Interactions clients• Spearhead projects ranging from in-depth digital and social media strategies for non-profits seeking to increase donor base to entire website redesigns with UX and SEO optimization• Increased Partlow Interactions’ yearly earnings by 220% in less than 2 years of operation• Work with a cross-departmental team, maintain and develop the master content calendar for all web properties• Serve as the sole-representative of the firm to clients, business partners, press and the general public• Manage a team of 10 employees, including writers, copy editors, developers, designers and interns• Oversee an annual budget of over $85,000 and issuing payroll to employees on a project-to-project basisSOME OF OUR CURRENT & PAST CLIENTS:- Department of General Services (www.dgs.dc.gov)- African American Real Estate Professionals (www.aarepdc.org)- LobbyIt.com (www.lobbyit.com)- Takoma Park Church (www.thetpchurch.com)- The Fitness Equation (www.thefitnessequation.com)ABOUT PARTLOW INTERACTIONS:Partlow Interactions (PI) is a relationship-building social media firm focused on creating quality customer engagement while also increasing the quantity of connections companies have with their audience. From creating customized social media platforms that amplify our client's brand, to providing real-time trackable return on investment analytics and executing daily social media needs, PI delivers robust and of-the-minute solutions in the ever changing digital space. Our team is built on customer relations and media-driven professionals who turn social media into new customers and new customers into loyal brand advocates.

• Created and maintain a robust online and social media presence across 10 platforms as well as DGS Blog (dcdgs.tumblr.com) and dgs.dc.gov pages increasing the agency’s viewership from 262 to 617,115 within the first 9 months.• Attend agency events (ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, etc.) to capture interactions, content, and images for social media• Execute a strategic program of methodically interrelated digital communications• Manage the Division’s internship program by creating a comprehensive schedule of programming focusing on personal development and divisional development • Create unique content for each digital media platform’s audience (DC Community, Local ListServs, media outlets, etc.)• Coordinate and create press releases, media advisories, strategic cross agency marketing campaigns, etc.• Monitor internet-based analytics and maintain a dollar-value base to justify digital media outreach efforts• Collaborate with other agency Divisions, sister agencies and partners to extract information for event specific digital strategies and creation of new contentABOUT THE DC DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES:The mission of the Department of General Services (DGS) is to elevate the quality of life for the District with superior construction, first-rate maintenance and expert real estate management. By building and maintaining safe and green state-of-the-art facilities which foster economic growth and elevate educational environments, our trusted and skillful employees create modern and vibrant communities across all of the District of Columbia.

• Created, monitored, and updated all online assets and social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Wikipedia, etc.) as well as newsletters and foet.org pages increasing his viewership from 660 to 12,549 within the first two weeks• Managed and scheduled all of Mr. Rifkin’s media engagements with various international newspapers, magazines, conferences, television shows, and radio segments• Conducted extensive research for the writing of Mr. Rifkin’s newest book• Coordinated vast amounts of research to be used in the construction of sustainable development Master Plans• Responsible for assisting the Chief of Staff in multiple areas to maintain overall office operations including office correspondence, billing, website maintenance, human resources, and project management• Collaborated with various technical personnel in the upgrading of all office computer systems and appliances

• Created, developed and managed content for organizations’ web presences which required content management software—WordPress, SquareSpace, Wix.com, Drupal and Joomla• Increased monthly hits of our online content from 900 to 300,000 within the first year through advertising campaigns within Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and other social media platforms• Worked with a cross-departmental team, maintained and developed the master content calendar for all web properties• Copyedited and proofread all web content and supervised 25 freelancers, including writers, copy editors, and new interns• Assured web-based information is archived for future needs and reference while communicating cooperatively with key team members, clients and vendors

• Created programming for first-year, transfer, and adult students (3,200+ students)• Advised students on possible majors to fit their career goals• Monitored the progress of students that began studies at Oakwood University• Collaborated with private and public vendors to meet the needs of our programming• Gathered reports of the progress (success/shortfalls) of programming

• Protected the lives of patrons when visiting the pool and regulated lifeguards on and off the deck• Created and implemented a database to better monitor employee hours, scheduling, and performance• Conducted interviews for potential employees and was responsible for hiring and firing

• Instructed classes and private sessions with students from the age of 2 to 60 years old• Created workout plans for clients to lose weight, stay in shape, and stay healthy• Managed more than 750 client accounts and payments• Raised more than $5,000 in sales each week through engaging clientele and demonstrating the value of our products and services

• Learned how to apply leadership, civic engagement, and planning skills• Created comprehensive community reinvestment plans for the City of Birmingham, involving interaction with America’s Promise, Department of Justice, Housing and Urban Development, and the Federal Reserve• Presented plans before members of America’s Promise, the Department of Justice, Housing and Urban Development, the State Department, and the Federal Reserve Bank