LinkedInsights: Sam Lovison
In our new COB #LinkedInSights series, we introduce real City employees to provide a snapshot of who they are, what they do, and why they serve the City of Boston — so you can read, learn, connect, and grow your network one impactful public servant at a time.
Building a thoughtful and actionable professional network on LinkedIn can seem daunting. Who should you connect with and why? And how do you build a connection with the person behind the profile?
In this month’s edition of COB #LinkedInSights, we sit down with Sam Lovison, the Deputy Commissioner of the Property Management Department. Sam has experience in various roles at City Hall and has served our City since 2016.
⭕ What do you like to be called?
Sam
⭕ What is your job title?
Deputy Commissioner of the Property Management Department
⭕ How long have you worked for the City?
6 years!
⭕ What is your favorite part about working for the City?
I face a new challenge every single day.
⭕ Why did you choose this career path?
I went to graduate school for public administration and got hooked on the ins and outs of local government.
⭕ What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Don't be afraid to do work outside of your job description.
⭕ WHAT IS A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU?
I’m Australian!
⭕ What are some things that you like to do outside of work?
Play with my kids, read and travel!
⭕ FAVORITE MOVIE?
Walk the Line.
⭕ IF YOU COULD HAVE A SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
A perfect memory. Imagine remembering everything?!
⭕ What keeps you motivated at work?
I love knowing that the problems I solve, improve people’s day-to-day lives
⭕ What was the hardest interview question that you have ever had?
Somebody started asking me questions in Spanish. I am fluent in Spanish, but I was just thrown off guard.
⭕ FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM?
Boston Celtics!
⭕ Have you taken the Harry Potter quiz, if so, what house were you sorted into? If you want to take it, visit here. Click on Hogwarts Sorting Experience and sign-up.
Slytherin 🐍🐍
