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Ellen Plante
Ellen Plante
Executive Assistant
Summary Statement
Ellen Plante has been providing executive-level administrative support, course work support and intercollegiate athletics support to Dennis Scanlon since 2009. Ellen also provides auxiliary support to other CHCPR researchers and projects.
Department
Education
Professional Credentials
- Over 45 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant in various fields, including academia and business
- Survival Skills for Supervisors (2016)
- Administrative Professional Series Certificate Program Level I and II, Penn State University (2013 and 2014)
- Travel Professional Certificate Program, Penn State University (2012)
Responsibilities
Executive-Level Administrative Support
- Coordinates domestic and international events and travel
- Schedules internal and external meetings, phone, and video conferences
- Takes dictation and corresponds on behalf of Dr. Scanlon
- Performs online research, assembles, and disseminates information
- Supports the completion of meeting agendas, presentations, annual reports, and grant proposals
- Maintains contact directories, bio-sketches, and curriculum vitae
- Analyzes administrative operating practices and establishes procedures
- Prepares expense reports and reconciliation forms
- Furnishes instructional support for courses
- Assists in journal manuscript submissions
- Performs writing and editorial assignments
Computer Skills – Highly Proficient with:
- Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
- Snagit (screen capture software)
- End Note (bibliography program)
- Canvas (course management system)
- University Library e-Reserves program
- Concur Technologies Cliqbook Travel & Expense
- Google Scholar and other popular Internet search engines
- Email, Instant Messaging, and Social Media
- Word Press Web Blogs
- Outlook Calendar Program
- Adobe Connect, Skype, and other video conferencing programs