Marian Ennis

President, Friendly Planet Consulting Ltd.

Education:

- Bachelor of Arts,  University of B. C.  Major in English with electives in Accounting,
  Mathematics, Computer Science, French, Linguistics, and Sociology.

- Certificate in Data Processing (exams in Hardware, Software, Accounting, Systems
   Analysis, DP Management) from the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals.

- Certificate in Intercultural Studies from the University of B.C. (Intercultural Management,
   Negotiation, Communication, Advising, and Supporting International Assignments).

Business Courses:

- Networking Microcomputers
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Principles of Business Management in Canada
- Analysing Financial Statements and Preparing Cash Flow Projections
- Choosing and Motivating Employees
- Creative Problem Solving, Goal Setting, and Evaluation techniques

Personal Skills and Assets:

- Experience with many types of microcomputer software, including database management,
   accounting systems (ACCPAC, Simply, QuickBooks, MYOB, NewViews), spreadsheets,
   word processing, communications/e-mail, Internet, computer utilities.
- Very reliable re meeting deadlines, satisfying project objectives, and supplying accurate reports.
- Extremely creative in problem solving, finding resources, analysing data.
- Extensive travel, and experience working with people from many different cultures.
- Nine years French; traveller’s Spanish; a little Japanese.
- Excellent communication and coaching skills with English as a Foreign Language speakers.

Professional Experience:

1996 to present: Coordinator for Settlement Services and International Students
      Adaptation services for students, visitors, immigrants and other newcomers. Providing
orientation tours, finding short term accommodation, revising resumes, assisting with
government forms and insurance, finding local schools and services.

1982 to present: Freelance computer consulting and accounting services.
    Projects include: systems analysis and revision; staff training on various software programs
and computer system procedures; software development, testing, and evaluation; providing
microcomputer support and troubleshooting;  technical writing and editing; writing proposals
and reports; coordinating and directing volunteers; supervising computer accounting services;
client accounting to financial statements; payroll preparation; travel agency supplier reconciliations.