Former Office Manager (Spring/Summer 2021-2022)

There were a few different responsibilities I had as an office manager, some of that I expected when joining CEFN and others that I was glad I was able to pick up. The task’s that I expected to encounter were notetaking, business planning, a few instances of coordinating the team, and mainly helping Sherry out with tasks at hand. The unexpected tasks that I was happy to take on were graphic design, policy writing, and fundraising work. Some of these tasks helped me learn new skills while graphic design is one of my passions and I was glad I had the chance to work on flyers, tickets, and other design projects.

One of, if not the best, part of working at CEFN was working under Sherry. Not only does Sherry lighten the mood of the Zoom room she is in, but she is also an extremely helpful mentor. Sherry was great to work with on all of the projects that included many many revisions and she was very understanding but also motivating when there were times I needed to improve. Sherry very clearly cares about all of the hard work that she does for CEFN and cares for all of the co-op employees at CEFN as her students. I could tell from my first call before my job interview that Sherry would be a great boss to work with and I was proved right

Former Office Manager (Fall/Winter 2021-2022)

When I first joined Community Enrichment Fitness Network, I didn’t quite know what to expect. All I knew was that I was going to be managing an office of Drexel interns at a nonprofit organization under Sherry’s supervision.

I wasn’t expecting that much autonomy in my workday. But to my surprise, I was given a ton of freedom in choosing my priorities when it came to accomplishing my daily/weekly tasks. Within this position, I was also given a huge leadership opportunity in which I improved my management, coordinating, & communication skills– something that I wasn’t too confident with before.

I wore multiple hats during this work experience. Not only did I play the role of Office Manager, but I also filled the role of Event Planner Coordinator, where I coordinated volunteers and vendors for our Senior Galas and made event planning manuals. I made many deliverables, which I am glad to add to my portfolio for the future.

My fellow Drexel interns and I get along really well and we talk outside of Co-op. I have built great relationships with them and I look forward to seeing what other opportunities lie ahead for my peers after this internship.

Sherry, you were extremely helpful in my Co-op and are a wonderful mentor. You are always encouraging me with positive reinforcement and excellent constructive criticism. You really do look out for us students and want the best for us. I truly appreciate all the hard work that you put into CEFN and I wish you the best on your future endeavors.