After a career spanning over four decades, Nancy Bottoms
bids farewell to UPS, leaving behind a legacy of dedication
and leadership. Since 1983, she navigated through diverse
management roles across operational areas all over the
country, leaving an impactful mark on the company. Beyond
the office, her commitment to community service shines
through her involvement in organizations like Metro United
Way and the Center for Women & Families. Nancy's
leadership is characterized by empathy and integrity. As she
embarks on the next chapter of her journey, her impact on
UPS and its employees will be felt for years to come.
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Melody
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2DA Ramp Training
Full-Time Supervisor
Nancy Bottoms Retires After 41 Years
Melody was nominated as this
quarter's Super UPSer. This is what her
employees anonymously had to say
about her: "Melody is the leader that
most employees hope for. She is
genuine, caring, and knowledgeable.
She treats her employees like family,
caring about each one while also
striving to develop us. The team has
become closer because of her
leadership. She sets great examples of
integrity and taking care of others. Her
humbleness and sincerity have been
the most rewarding experience to
work around. I look forward to a future
with more UPSers like her."
"She has motivated me and given me
the tools to succeed in being
promoted further in the company"
May 2024 Issue No.4
Foundational Instructor Methods is
a two-day course open to all
management personnel that aims to
teach participants new facilitation
techniques and problem-solving
strategies. Its main goal is to
improve group dynamics and
promote effective communication in
both personal and professional
contexts. This can help by giving you
the tools necessary to deliver
effective PCMs, group trainings, and
leading group activities. The
program emphasizes honing crucial
skills such as body language, voice
modulation, and classroom
management, fostering the
development of adept facilitators
capable of effectively
communicating, motivating, and
engaging participants. Through
mastering these skills, attendees
can greatly enhance their personal
and professional development. If
interested in attending, have your
management team reach out to the
training department!
Foundational
Instructor
Methods
Available Sign-Up Dates:
1DA
2DA
June 4-5, August 6-7,
October 22-23
June 11-12, August 13-14,
October 29-30
Smooth egress is a communal
responsibility. This entails parking
company vehicles exclusively in
designated spots, avoiding
obstructing walk paths or
emergency vehicle access points.
After operations, cargo tractors
should be returned to their
designated motor-pools to
prevent congestion. It's crucial to
enforce, document, and
communicate rules preventing
vehicle obstruction of exit doors
and pedestrian walk paths,
particularly in high-traffic areas.
Parking Safety
Parking Safety