NEWARK, CA — On Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., Sharon Manansala will follow a tradition that dates back to 1934 when Julia M. Ruschin became the first Postmaster of Newark.  Manansala will raise her right hand to be sworn in as the new Postmaster at the Newark Post Office, 6655 Clark Ave., Newark, CA 94560.

Manansala started her career with the United States Postal Service in 1995 as a City Letter Carrier at the Hayward Post Office.  She transferred to the San Leandro Post Office where she started her career in management after completing the Associate Supervisor Program in 2008. She later worked at the Piedmont Station in Oakland. 

She worked at the Newark Post Office as a Supervisor Customer Service and served as Officer-in-Charge prior to her promotion as Postmaster in Newark.

“I am honored that I was chosen to serve as the tenth Postmaster of Newark,” said Manansala.  “It’s a great opportunity to become a Postmaster in my postal career.  I am excited about serving the Newark community and to assist with its growth in new developments.” 

Manansala enjoys gardening, primarily growing orchids, and spending time with family and friends.  She has taken courses at Chabot College for an Associate Degree in Business Management. Manansala believes in community involvment and has joined the Newark Chamber of Commerce to better understand the needs of the business community.

Manansala lives in Hayward, CA and has a daughter, Rachel Anne, 22. 

As Postmaster, Manansala manages all operations at the Newark Post Office that has 28 routes with 15,084 delivery points (residential business addresses) and 1,324 PO Boxes.  She manages 53 employees who process and deliver an average of 12,437 pieces of mail daily.

Sunil Chanan, Manager Post Office Operations, will administer the official oath of office.  Manansala replaces Pamela Brooks, who retired.

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