Inez Saki-Tay

Strategic communications leader with 15 years' experience across government, politics, advocacy, nonprofits, and creative sectors. Known for crafting compelling narratives, building trust, influencing stakeholders, and mobilizing communities around complex issues. Achieved 20M+ media impressions, led teams of 30, managed $1M budgets, and drove campaigns that increased visibility, revenue, participation, and impact.

Trusted advisor to leaders across public-sector, civic, cultural, creative, commercial, and nonprofit fields, with expertise in messaging, media relations, branding, campaigns, community engagement, events, sponsorships, and partnerships. A transformational leader who builds cohesive teams, aligns stakeholders, mitigates risk, and translates strategy into results, ready for senior leadership roles in communications, engagement, or policy.

Public Relations Media Consultant at Endy Ink Communications (2009-02 – Present)

Lead communications strategy and execution for clients across government, nonprofit, arts, and political sectors.

• Direct integrated communications campaigns spanning messaging, media relations, audience outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage event operations and cross-functional teams of up to 30 staff for programs with budgets up to $1M.
• Negotiate strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and media placements with national and local organizations to expand client reach into new markets and audiences.
• Generate 20M+ earned media impressions, elevating client visibility and reducing reliance on paid media spend by 35%.
• Secure high-impact media placements, including front-page and feature coverage in major national and regional publications, strengthening client credibility.
• Advise clients on media buying, contract negotiations, and audience targeting to maximize campaign ROI and performance.
• Design and execute community-based campaigns that increase attendance, revenue, and local engagement.
• Lead communications for large-scale public arts initiatives, increasing community participation and local business revenue.
• Manage field operations for state and national political campaigns, driving voter outreach and turnout efforts.
• Build partnerships with government agencies and cultural institutions to expand program reach and funding opportunities.
• Launch community programs backed by corporate sponsorships to secure sustained funding and long-term organizational support.
• Leverage viral marketing, media outreach, and social media strategy to engage target communities, driving measurable increases in event participation and audience reach.
• Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street (PAEMS) Art All Night 2024 and 2025, Art to the Future and We Are One, created and executed media plans and strategies designed to increase the community's profile within Ward 7 and attract more foot traffic to businesses, thereby generating increased revenue and visitors to the Ward.
• Pennsylvania State Democratic Party, Field Organizer in West Philadelphia, PA, for the 2016 Presidential Campaign of Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, at the direction of the Democratic National Committee.
• New York State Democratic Party, Deputy Field Organizer for incumbent Representative Sean Patrick Maloney's 2014 campaign for New York's 18th District.
• Blossom, an art exhibit hosted by WDCEP and The Sol Studio, directed media outreach for the exhibit connecting contemporary art, business, and the public.
• Step Afrika!'s Step Xplosion! Created, directed, and implemented outreach initiatives in partnership with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation and the DC One Fund.
• DC Housing Authority's 4th Annual Basketball Tournament and Life Skills Event: Managed, developed, and executed the outreach strategy.
• Step Afrika! Reads: Created and developed a literacy-focused community program in partnership with the District of Columbia Public Library.
• Step Afrika!'s Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence: Developed and implemented the strategic communications plan for a two-week run in partnership with The Phillips Collection, facilitating sold-out performances and fostering active community engagement.
• Organizing for America Fellow and GOTV Field Organizer for the 2010 Robin Carnahan for Senate Campaign in St. Louis, Missouri.
• Vince Gray for Mayor, Canvasser for the 2010 mayoral campaign in Washington, DC.

Account Manager at Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) (2022-10 – 2024-03)

Oversaw community engagement, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory support for public-facing initiatives.

• Developed and executed community engagement plans, outreach initiatives, and public-facing stakeholder strategies.
• Drafted Account Management Team SOPs, internal guidance documents, and process materials to improve team consistency.
• Mentored new team members, strengthening performance, productivity, and operational readiness.
• Served as the DLCP liaison to the Georgetown University Office of Student Life to coordinate inspection efforts and ensured proper licensure and compliance for off-campus student housing.
• Partnered with the Washington, DC Economic Business Partnership to align business development priorities with regulatory requirements and streamline compliance pathways for local businesses.

Account Manager at Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) (2018-05 – 2022-09)

Managed stakeholder relationships and led cross-agency coordination on complex community, regulatory, and policy issues.

• Built and maintained a strong community presence by partnering with government agencies, officials, citizen groups, developers, property managers, business owners, and community organizations and established connections with the community and stakeholders to strengthen DCRA's citywide stakeholder network.
• Facilitated and consulted with interagency connections and accessed internal and external resources to address concerns within the DCRA's purview, while providing technical guidance and problem-solving support to government officials, staff, civic bodies, and other agencies on legislative, policy, and regulatory matters and on resolutions to issues.
• Provided guidance on regulatory, policy, and operational issues, resolving high-impact community concerns.
• Developed solutions and metrics for productivity and effectiveness for use by others, submitted detailed briefings and reports on findings and recommendations, and advocated for the implementation of proposed resolutions.
• Led research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and operational gaps, informing leadership decisions.
• Prepared briefings, reports, and recommendations used to support policy amendments and program modifications.
• Served on the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs working group addressing vending issues in Washington, DC.
• Collaborated with the U Street Public Safety Task Force, led by Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.
• Assigned to Embassy Task Force led by the DC Office of the Secretary to support coordinated agency responses.
• Detailed to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ) Spring 2022 - Fall 2022: Coordinated public safety initiatives in high-priority areas, aligning resources across agencies.
• Led field operations, including community events, outreach teams, and on-site assessments.
• Developed corrective action plans to address crime drivers and improve neighborhood conditions.
• Engaged stakeholders to accelerate response times and implement targeted solutions.
• Advanced place-based deterrence strategies by providing technical guidance, outreach, and problem-solving support to residents, community organizations, stakeholders, and government officials, thereby strengthening community outcomes.

Correspondence Management Specialist at Mayor's Correspondence Unit (MCU) (2012-04 – 2014-02)

Managed constituent communications and coordinated executive-agency responses to public inquiries.

• Directed intake, prioritization, and resolution of high-volume constituent inquiries.
• Coordinated agency responses to ensure accountability, accuracy, and timely resolution.
• Produced audit reports and insights used by leadership to monitor performance trends.
• Resolved sensitive constituent issues by coordinating directly with agencies and residents.

Public Relations Project Manager at PennGood & Associates (2007-10 – 2009-02)

Led national communications campaigns supporting federal public health initiatives.

• Managed earned media strategy, generating 13M+ impressions across national and regional outlets.
• Coordinated press conferences, media tours, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Developed messaging, talking points, and media materials for federal leaders and campaign surrogates.
• Oversaw logistics and execution of multi-city campaigns and events.
• Partnered with nonprofits and coalitions to expand local campaign reach.
• Used social media tools to engage target audiences, convey campaign messaging, and amplify initiatives.

BA in Mass Communications – University of the District of Columbia