Friday, December 24, 2021

USPS in the Holiday Spotlight

 


Orlando Mall Annex Letter Carrier Susie Smith was interviewed by WESH-TV about making deliveries to her customers as early as 6:00 a.m. “I’ve been doing it for eight years ago. It’s nice to get out here and deliver all of these packages and Christmas gifts for my customers,” she said. “Everybody is so nice and happy and thankful that you’re out here doing all of these things, and I get thanked a lot. And I really do I appreciate every single person who appreciates me for what I do.” Watch her interview here: https://www.wesh.com/article/us-postal-service-extending-hours-to-meet-shipping-demands/38540326#



Retail transactions were brisk at post offices during the busiest mailing, shipping and delivery week (Dec. 13-18). Tampa’s Town N Country Station was no exception. Manager, Customer Services Jessica Robinson took time out of her busy day to speak to Bay News 9 about the holiday rush. Click here to view story: https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2021/12/16/clock-ticking-on-shipping-holiday-packages



Fort Myers Customer Service Coordinator Robbie Rhoad has had an eventful peak season. Besides coordinating a media tour with postal execs at the Fort Myers P&DC and a “Day in the Life” story of a Fort Myers letter carrier, Robbie has also conducted numerous TV interviews himself with all of the local major news outlets. Click here to view Robbie in action:  https://www.winknews.com/2021/12/08/usps-mailing-deadlines-approaching-for-holiday-deliveries/




Orlando Customer Relations Coordinator Michael Prather spoke to a pair of local news stations reporting live from the Mall Carrier Annex on letter carriers making early morning deliveries during the holiday season. “Everyone wants their Christmas to be great and we can do our part in getting those things that will help make it great for them – getting it to them on time – and allowing them to enjoy the season without too many worries,” he told WESH-TV.

Watch his interviews here:
https://www.wesh.com/article/us-postal-service-extending-hours-to-meet-shipping-demands/38540326#
https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/1013502