Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Ellis' expertise is in administration and financial account management.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Erie Express; Empire News
Hobbies/Sports:
Photography, Attending Family Reunions, Teaching, Attending the Buffalo Philharmonic, Spending Time with her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, Attending her Wednesday Morning Secretaries' Group, Cooking, Scrapbooking, Reading, Traveling, Studying Genealogy, Gardening, Researching Wind Energy, Listening to Music, Sewing, Supporting the Buffalo Bills, Collecting Pig Trinkets
Education Degrees:
Coursework, Bryant and Stratton Business Institute; Coursework, Buffalo State College; Coursework, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations; Diploma, Collins Center High School
Affiliations Awards:
Erie County Association of Educational Office Professionals; Secretary, Lake Shore Federal Credit Union; Board of Assessment and Review, Town of Brant; Scholarship Chairwoman, Erie County Association of Educational Office Professionals; The New York State Association of Educational Office Professionals; National Association of Educational Office Professionals; Former Board Member, Brant Planning Board; Election Inspector
Industry:
Education Administration
Country of Origin:
New York
Children's Names:
Becki, Scott, Tony, Kathy, Gina
Date of Distinction:
10/7/2009
Work History:
Secretary to Business Management including Accounts Payable; Secretary to the Principal, High School, LSHS; Elementary Division, Administrative Assistant, Personnel, LSCS
Career Achievements:
Educational Secretary of the Year, Erie County (1988); President, Erie County Professional Association; Editor, NYS Empire News
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Ellis believes her dedication, work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond what is required separates her from other professionals in her industry. She is also actively involved in her professional associations including ECAEOP, NYSAEOP and NAEOP.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
'Educational Secretary of the Year,' Erie County; 'Educational Secretary of the Year,' New York State
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Ellis believes that personal and professional growth are among her greatest achievements. She was able to have a rewarding and productive career after an absence of 15 years following the untimely death of her husband.
Spouse's Name:
Anthony (Deceased)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were the receipt of New York State Educational Secretary of the Year in 1989 and honor by the town of Brant on Joyce B. Ellis Day in 1989.
Charity:
Local Charitable Organizations; Hospice Foundation of America; American Cancer Society, Inc.; American Heart Association, Inc.; Salvation Army; Disabled American Veterans; Diabetes Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
40
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her dedication and passion for her profession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through a natural progression of opportunities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Ellis served on a board to establish The Academy of Finance for Lake Shore School District. She worked as building secretary for the Director of Elementary Education which consisted of five schools, and in this position she was proficient in computer science. She graduated from Collins Center High School as salutatorian.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Substitute Personnel, Organizing Parties and Conferences
Education Certifications:
Certified Educational Office Professional Employee, North and South Campus, Erie Community College; National Level Certified Professional Secretary, State of New York
Awards/Honors:
Educational Secretary of the Year Award, State of New York (1989-1990); Third Place, Best Professional Newsletter Award