Steven P. Tvert
Senior Public Policy & Government Relations Professional
Summary
- Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff
City of Yonkers, Council Minority Leader's Office
Yonkers, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Supervises and coordinates all departmental activities and operations of the City Council Minority Office
- Consults with and makes recommendations to Minority Leader regarding legislation to be proposed
- Assists with reviewing and making recommendations to Minority Leader on the annual City operating (FY23 $1.5 billion) and capital budgets (FY23 $100 million)
- Continue fulfilling responsibilities of Senior Aide
Senior Aide
City of Yonkers, Council Minority Leader's Office
Yonkers, NY
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Act as Council Minority Members liaison for all City’s departments, agencies, boards, and commissions
- Manage social media and all communications for Council Minority Caucus Members
- Researching and assisting in drafting legislation
- Represent Council Minority Caucus Members at community-based organizations and homeowners groups.
Deputy Chief of Staff
City of Yonkers - City Council President's Office
Yonkers, NY
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Manage day to day operations of the office including staff of 8
- Act as Council President’s liaison for all City’s departments, agencies, boards, and commissions
- Assist in review of City’s annual budget of $1.04 billion in conjunction with all relevant parties
- Implemented a constituent inquiry tracking system that increased efficiency and improved constituent interactions
- Represent Council President at community-based organizations and homeowners groups.
Assistant Branch Manager – Assistant Vice President
Citibank
Armonk, NY
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Assist in creating a strong sales, service, and operational culture, fostering an environment in which all branch employees and segment partners excel and achieve scorecard goals
- Ensure adherence to operational requirements, internal policies, and Government regulations
- Manage the Branch team in absence of the Branch Manager.
Business Banking Officer
Citibank Mohegan Lake/Ossining
Chappaqua, NY
06.2006 - 02.2013
- Manage the 450 business relationships within the Branch as well as obtaining new business relationships
- Proactively deepening business and consumer relationships to meet the client needs
- Verify the shipment of cash and other financial instruments in and out of the Financial Center.
Economic Development Specialist/ Brownfield Program Manager
City of Yonkers - Office of Economic Development
Yonkers, NY
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Managed the Brownfield Cleanup Program for the City of Yonkers
- Assist in management of the Empire & Empowerment Zone programs
- Conducted tours of Yonkers for potential developers and elected officials
- Planned and raised funding for the weeklong economic development event "Yonkers Business Week".
Project Manager
City of Yonkers - Office of the Mayor
Yonkers Yonkers, NY
01.2002 - 06.2005
- Represented the Mayor at homeowners groups and community based organizations
- Assisted constituents on resolving any government related issue or concern they have
- Managed City's wireless communications
- Created and managed departmental budget.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
College of Westchester White Plains
2005
Timeline
Chief of Staff
City of Yonkers, Council Minority Leader's Office
07.2021 - Current
Senior Aide
City of Yonkers, Council Minority Leader's Office
01.2018 - 07.2021
Deputy Chief of Staff
City of Yonkers - City Council President's Office
12.2013 - 12.2017
Assistant Branch Manager – Assistant Vice President
Citibank
02.2013 - 12.2013
Business Banking Officer
Citibank Mohegan Lake/Ossining
06.2006 - 02.2013
Economic Development Specialist/ Brownfield Program Manager
City of Yonkers - Office of Economic Development
06.2005 - 06.2006
Project Manager
City of Yonkers - Office of the Mayor
01.2002 - 06.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
College of Westchester White Plains
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