CUMSA Award Nomination Forms (PDF
Files)
The "Connie Lawson" Mail Manager of the Year Award
The "Ralph Yates" Golden Stamp of Approval Award
The Outstanding Team Member Award
Certifications
GRAMS
CMM - Certified Mail Manager
Requirements:
- 5 years mail
management experience
- Currently employed at
in-house environment
- Job of a managerial
nature
- Verification from
employer of profession
- Pledge to adhere to
CMM Code of Ethics
- Be of high moral
character and professional attitude
- Three letters of
recommendation
Exam:
- Four parts consisting
of multiple-choice and essay questions
- Areas tested:
Computer Skills, Financial Management, General Management,
Mail Management Personnel Management, Technical Skills
- Must score 75% or
better on each part
Fee:
- $225 IPMA members
- $450 Non-members
Contact information:
IPMA National Headquarters
1205 W. College Ave.
Liberty, Missouri 64069-3733
1.816.781.1111
www.ipma.org
EMCM -
Executive Mail Center Manager
The EMCM program
provides training specifically designed for mailing industry
professionals. The program teaches skills needed to:
Requirements:
- 3 years of direct
supervisory or management experience in mail management
- Bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university can substitute for
1 year of management experience
- A letter of
recommendation from your manager
Modules:
- Manage more
effectively
- Improve mail center
safety and security
- Boost productivity
- Cutting costs
Fees: $1,500 which
includes tuition and room & board for 1 week
Training is available
through five-day residency programs offered at the National
Center for Employee Development in Norman, Oklahoma and
Washington, DC. A comprehensive exam administered as part of
training.
Contact
information:
emcm@usps.com
For more details
visit:
http://www.usps.com/mailcentermgr/welcome.htm
CMDSM - Certified Mail &
Distribution Systems Manager
Requirements:
- 5 years or more work
experience
- Last 3 Years in
Managerial role
- 2 years membership in
MSMA or
- Verification from
employer of profession
- 150 Professional
Experience Points
- Professional experience
- MSMA experience
- Non-MSMA experience
- Education
Exam:
- 135 Multiple-choice
(1point each)
- 5 Essay questions (10
points each)
- 185 Total possible
points
- 75% correct required
to pass
Fee:
- $375 for MSMA members
- $575 for non-MSMA
members
Contact information:
MSMA National Headquarters
JAF Building
Box 2155
New York, NY 10116-2115
1.800.955.MSMA (6762
www.msmanational.org/cmdsm.htm
MQC - Mail Piece Quality
Control
Self-study program
to train mailers to develop mail pieces that meet USPS goal of
100% automation compatibility. A Self-Study Guide (HTML
or
PDF) is downloadable from USPS
website.
Modules:
- Classes of Mail
- Periodicals
- Processing Categories
- Addressing
- USPS Barcodes
- Automation
Requirements
- Non-automation
Mailings
- Postage Payment
Methods
- Reply and Return Mail
- Special Services
Exam: Open Book
Fees: $25.00
Certification is good
for two years and your name and the name of your institution
is listed on the USPS website.
For additional
information about the MQC training program or to request an
order form, contact the postal business center serving your
area or call the National Customer Support Center at
1-800-238-3150. You can visit the website at:
http://pe.usps.gov/mpdesign/mpdfr_mpqc_view.asp.
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