Her Story
About Perla
Perla Muro serves as a Universal Banker at American State Bank in Sioux Center, Iowa. With two and a half years in the banking field, she started as a teller and earned a promotion to her current position, where her responsibilities span online banking, cashing checks, opening new accounts, handling CDs, opening trust accounts, and maintaining strong customer relations. Prior to banking, she worked in hospitality, teaching, as an administrative assistant, and in human resources. She attended college for a year and a half before pursuing on-the-job training that has shaped her professional growth at American State Bank. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, Muro values serving her community, particularly those facing language barriers. She is a member of the Iowa Bankers Association and dedicates time as a volunteer and donor to the Family Crisis Center in Sioux Center. Muro attributes her success to her immigrant parents and follows the advice to persist through challenges with a strong work ethic.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Perla
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would attribute the success to my immigrant parents. They showed me what it was like to come here with nothing and make something of themselves, and I feel like it is my job to ensure that something comes out of their journey, and efforts.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is probably to not take no for an answer, and to just show people what you're made of. Because, ultimately, hard work and hard work ethic will lead you to success.
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