Joe Cristaldi
About Joe Cristaldi
Joe Cristaldi is a Senior Relationship Banker with extensive experience in financial services and retail management. He has a strong background in credit analysis and relationship management, having worked at Synovus and lululemon in various roles over the years.
Work at Synovus
Joe Cristaldi currently serves as a Senior Relationship Banker at Synovus, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leverages his expertise in credit analysis and relationship management to provide tailored financial solutions for clients. Prior to this, he worked as a Treasury Management Consultant at Synovus from 2019 to 2022, where he focused on optimizing cash management and enhancing financial operations for business clients. His earlier experience at Synovus includes a role as a Relationship Banker from 2018 to 2019, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of client needs in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at lululemon
Joe Cristaldi has extensive experience with lululemon, where he held multiple positions from 2013 to 2018. He began as an Educator in Baltimore, Maryland, before advancing to the role of Key Leader in the same location. He later moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where he continued as a Key Leader and then served as the Carolinas Regional Men's Manager from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Manager for a brief period in Charleston. His time at lululemon provided him with valuable skills in team leadership and customer engagement.
Background in Sports Management
Joe Cristaldi studied Sport Management at Towson University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2004 to 2008. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in both the sports and financial sectors. Following his studies, he gained experience in the sports industry, including a role as an Account Executive for Premium Seating with the Washington Commanders in 2009. This combination of education and early career experience has informed his approach to relationship management and client services.
Skills and Expertise
Joe Cristaldi possesses advanced skills in credit analysis and cash management, which enhance his ability to assess financial risks and optimize financial operations for clients. His expertise includes providing working capital solutions tailored to the needs of commercial banking clients. With a strong background in relationship management, he has successfully fostered long-term partnerships with clients in the financial services sector. These skills are critical in his current role at Synovus, where he focuses on delivering personalized financial solutions.
Career Overview
Joe Cristaldi has a diverse career spanning various roles in retail, sports, and banking. His early experience includes working as an Assistant Sales Associate with the Dallas Cowboys and as a Sales Manager at AutoNation. Over the years, he has transitioned into the financial services industry, where he has held several positions at Synovus. His career reflects a commitment to developing his skills across different sectors, ultimately leading to his current role as a Senior Relationship Banker.