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March 16, 2006
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AT WORK WITH...

Grace Allen-Sheppard

Grace Allen-Shepherd

Photo credit: Mark Stehle

 
 
 

WHO SHE IS: Operational assistant, Pottruck Center

YEARS AT PENN: 1.5

WHAT SHE DOES: Allen-Sheppard makes sure Pottruck patrons are supplied with towels, locks and fitness equipment.

WHY EARLIER IS BETTER: “Iím the 6 a.m. shift. I interact with the early birds. I enjoy it because you know the people coming through the doors are committed to what theyíre doing.” Plus, she says, “Theyíre so very pleasant.”

AFTER HER SHIFT:“Iím doing the elliptical and the weights. Iím up to two days a week. My goal now is three days a week and to focus more on the elliptical. Everyoneís very helpful if I go out on the floor after work. We talk about diets, lightening up on myself. They say ‘Just go for it.’”