Exclusively and Delightfully Yours

Diana Naramore • March 31, 2024

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We’re excited to spotlight another amazing team member in our monthly digital postcard series.

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It’s no secret that our employees are what make Sip and Ship shine, and we’re excited to share more about them with you. In this new monthly series, you’ll receive a digital postcard highlighting our talented crew members, featuring unique information about them that you wouldn’t otherwise have known —besides being a bright spot in your day. Meet our team inside each exclusive digital postcard and come experience Sip and Ship’s in-store charm, adding a little extra pizzazz your day!

This month we have a postcard from Joe Naramore, who has been with Sip and Ship since day one. Many of you will recognize him as the eldest of three Naramore sons. Joe is one of the most well rounded and adaptable employees we have. He currently manages our digital mailboxes and is one of our most trusted notaries. Our digital or virtual mailbox service is one of our most comprehensive services, allowing customers to extensively travel while still conducting business as usual. Thanks to wonderful employees like Joe, customers have the ability to view their mail and package deliveries from anywhere through our online portal. Giving them the ability to access the support they need to get client payments deposited and critical documents or packages forwarded to them anywhere in the world with a click of a button. Joe is the human in the room and handles every request with great attention and care.

When Joe isn’t in-store working diligently with our virtual mailbox mail clients, he can be found maintaining his in-home aquariums, otherwise referred to as aquascaping, and caring for his many fish and pet gecko. Joe is also an avid golfer who enjoys visiting the Lake Chelan area, which is home to one of his favorite courses.

What is your favorite restaurant, cafe, or business in Seattle?
Red Mill has the best bacon double cheeseburger. Pair that with a blackberry shake for one of my all time favorite meals.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
My dream is to travel to South America and visit the Amazon region because that’s where the aquarium trade is based. I would like to see all the different fish and other species, along with visiting the origins to one of my biggest passions.

What is your go-to beverage and pastry at Sip and Ship?
A delicious chai latte powers me through each day. I’m also fond of the salted chocolate chip cookies because they have been a day-one comfort and staple.

Thanks Joe!

We hope this inspires a visit to one of our cafes! Satisfy your cravings with our locally made and freshly baked pastries, or try Joe’s favorite beverage the next time you’re out running errands. If you’re a budding and busy entrepreneur, or world traveler, who needs secure delivery, access and mail handling, signing up for a digital mailbox has never been easier! Learn more here. We look forward to working with you, and have a great week everyone!
Written in collaboration by Diana Naramore and Megan Pavek

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