Resume: Theresa Lütge-Smith

Overview

Theresa Lütge-Smith is an established all-purpose communications specialist. Her career of more than 20 years has been a journey toward personal fulfillment, from oral hygienist to PRO to full-time writer and editor. The general progression of her professional life includes public relations, journalism, publishing, advertising, marketing, lecturing business management and marketing, graphic design, research, writing and editing. Theresa is a published author of four business-related books and writes for several print and online publications on a diverse range of topics. She has self-published several self-study tutorials, including Creative Writing, Business Writing, Getting Published and Editing & Proofreading. Theresa Lütge-Smith is Editor of the South African Writers' Network (SAWN), which serves as a platform from which both accomplished and aspirant writers can explore the wealth of human information on the Internet, current writing information and job opportunities available worldwide.

"In an economy defined by change and speed, my aim is to continually develop the ability to invent new processes and possibilities and to address its unanticipated effects; and to apply these ideas and practices to unmet human needs. I am particularly passionate about issues relating to changing patterns in global business; voluntary simplicity - finding alternatives to consumerism and ways to reduce our dependence on mainstream economics; and furthering global education through online training courses."

Formal Sector Employment
Copywriter (Performing Arts Council)
Editorial Assistant (Foundation for Education, Science and Technology)
Development Officer (Boithusong Training Centre) skills development
News Reporter (Radio) SABC
Ad-hoc Lecturer (Damelin Business College)
Editor/Sub-Editor (magazines)
Researcher
Self-employment (eCottage)
Published Author (publications)
Editor of South African Writers' Network (SAWN)
Columnist for Sunshine Coast FEVER (Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, SA)

Client list includes
Think Wellness Rehabilitation, Health and Lifestyle Management Center (SA)
Fluid Power Safety Institute (USA)
Vertical Scope (USA)
Web hosts (USA)
PC International (SA)
Ednoland (Singapore)
S.A.Yellow (SA)
Global Sources (Singapore)
MBA South Africa (SA)
Zipp Health (Ariculotherapy Clinic) SA
Zreiss (USA)
Rosleigh Tristan Communications (SA)
The Development Review (magazine) SA
Merloni Total Brand Support Consultants (SA)
Vibrations Recording Studio (SA)
DM Solutions (Dynamic Management Solutions) SA
Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR) magazine (SA)
Achiever (magazine) SA
Leaders in Wellness (magazine) SA
Imaginet (Internet Service Provider) SA
Numerous authors (editorial, self-publishing) SA

Multimedia
CD Presentation for IBMSSA (International Business Management Services South Africa)
e-degree (modules for Financial/Business Journalism Course) Midrand University South Africa
Business Plan/Promotional Marketing for Educational CD-ROM -- Creative Software Solutions (CSS)

Computer/Design Programs
CorelDraw13
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power Point
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Paint Shop Pro 7
InDesign CS4