Richard Polastro
About Richard Polastro
Richard Polastro serves as a Branch Manager at Chase, where he has worked since 2013. He has a background in banking that includes roles at Chase and Washington Mutual Savings Bank, along with academic credentials in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
Work at Chase
Richard Polastro has been employed at Chase since 2013, currently serving as a Branch Manager in New York, New York. In this role, he has implemented innovative sales strategies, which included joint client presentations and skill-building sessions. These initiatives significantly boosted year-over-year production. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Assistant Manager Sales from 2010 to 2012 and participated in the Branch Manager Trainee Program for eight months in 2012. His leadership has led the branch to achieve a perfect audit score in 2014 and rank #2 out of 122 in its performance group that same year.
Education and Expertise
Richard Polastro studied at Nova Southeastern University, where he earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management. He completed his Bachelor's degree from 2000 to 2002 and his Master's degree from 2005 to 2006. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current role as a Branch Manager.
Background
Before joining Chase, Richard Polastro worked at Washington Mutual Savings Bank. He participated in the Pace Trainee Program from 2007 to 2008 and served as an Assistant Manager from 2008 to 2010. His experiences at Washington Mutual contributed to his understanding of banking operations and customer service, which he has further developed during his tenure at Chase.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Richard Polastro has demonstrated a commitment to improving branch performance. He analyzed branch profit and loss reports to identify opportunities for enhancing sales production and reducing expenses. His leadership skills have been recognized through the branch's achievements, including a perfect audit score in 2014 and a high ranking within its performance group.