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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
  • Center for Health Care and Policy Research - CHCPR
Education
  • Certified Graduate of Advanced Secretarial, Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School
Phone
Office Address
504-C Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
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