Richard Calderone
- Team Leader - National Bank Examiner
- United States of America Treasury Department
School Information
School: University of Massachusetts Amherst
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2012
Career Information
Working For: United States of America Treasury Department
Title: Team Leader – National Bank Examiner
Industry: Banking
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
I am currently a National Bank Examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, an independent bureau of the United States Treasury Department. I have been entrusted to take on prevalent roles during bank examinations, including serving as the Examiner in Charge (EIC) and Loan Portfolio Manager (LPM). In addition, I conduct analysis of commercial credits, retail credits, financials, BSA/AML programs, consumer compliance, and information technology. To further enhance my skill-sets, I successfully completed the ACAMS certification to be designated a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Graduating from college and getting a job working for the federal government.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting was the hardest of the four internships I did in college, and even though it was not all fun and games, I learned more in that internship than my other three internships combined.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
My College Works Painting experience helped on interviews, gave me the confidence to keep pursing a goal even when someone tells me no.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Keep working hard, at some point it will pay off.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
As hard as College Works Painting is, and as much as you want to give up, just keep going.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Work hard and be confident, don’t let anyone try to stop you.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
The people I met.
Last words of wisdom?
Keep going!