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Theresa Lütge-Smith

Gary Bruce Smith's career background includes lecturing English Literature, Journalism and Academic Research. He is also a practising fine artist working in most media including oil and pastel; and as a sculptor working in steel, ciment fondu, and fiber glass. Gary is involved in translating traditional art to the digital medium and web design while retaining the originality of traditional art. View Crawling Space Art Online. The investigation and development of a new Spiritual and Post-Secular consciousness through writing and art has lead to the compilation of a book.

Academic Qualifications

1973 B.A degree (University of Natal, South Africa)

1982 Hons. English (University of the Orange Free State, South Africa)

1986 M.A. Degree in English Literature (University of the Orange Free State, South Africa)

2003 Presently completing Ph.D. on the Relationship between the works of Carlos Castaneda and Eastern and Western philosophy. All of his work and art is concerned with the realization of the importance of Shamanism and magic for contemporary society.

Employment History
South African Broadcast Corporation
Radio News Journalist (1975 - 1982)

Vista University, Bloemfontein campus Lecturer in English Literature (1983 to 2000)

Self-Employment
Research-Writer
Web Designer / Web Master

Professional Fine Artist
Numerous one-man and group exhibitions including 1986 National Volkskas Atelier finalist.
Permanent exhibition at Eastside Gallery in Port Alfred, South Africa
Crawling Space Art Online

Internet Experience
Eight years practical experience in all aspects of Internet protocol and web design.
Top Ten rating in major S.A. search engines for own site.

Freelance Research/Writing

Editor of EZ Web Guides

Recent articles for IslamOnline
Predictions About the Future of Iraq
Situation of Children in Iraq Worsens

Recent articles for UndercoverMedicine.com

Has the Iraq war created a medical disaster?

Governments lack the willpower to fight AIDS
Gary talks to UK MP Paul Marsden about the AIDS crisis in Africa

Recent Article at KLixxx
New Ways of Combating Spam

Various commissions for articles and research

Web Guides on various Topics published by Ezywebguides - see Amazon.com
Contributor to Mediocom
Freelance researcher for MyFamily.com
Knowledge producer at InstantKnowledge.com
Writer for Live Psychic Online
Writer/researcher for CBS
Editor for Briefme.com
Contributor to Fitnessheaven.com
Research for Verticalscope
Researcher/writer for Strategy-i
Writer for print/online publication klixxx.com

Internet / Software Expertise
Practical experience in Html and Javascript
Software - Corel Draw, Corel Ventura, Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Frontpage 98, Various Html editors including Macromedia, Dreamweaver and Hotmetal Pro

Personal Interests and Directions

Fiction
Conferences
Academic Study Guides
CrawlingSpace Art Gallery
Weblogs

Theresa Lütge-Smith is an established all-purpose communications specialist. Her career of more than 15 years has been a zigzag journey toward personal fulfillment, from oral hygienist to PRO to freelance writer. The general progression of her professional life includes public relations, journalism, advertising, marketing, lecturing business management and marketing, graphic design, research and creative writing. Click here for full listing of services & rates. Theresa is a published author of four books on self-employment and writes for several print and online editors and companies. Published books are The Complete Guide to Working from Home; Werk Uit Die Huis; Make more money from your Ideas; and You can make money! Low-cost ideas for South African Entrepreneurs. She has self-published two self-study tutorials on Creative Writing and Business Writing. Self-Study Tutorials

Formal Sector Employment
Copywriter (Performing Arts Council)
Editorial Assistant (Foundation for Education, Science and Technology)
Development Officer (Boithusong Training Centre)
News Reporter (Radio) SABC
Lecturer (Damelin Business College)
Business Owner: e-cottage Writing & Research Services)
Published Author (publications)

Theresa Lütge-Smith is co-editor of the South African Writers' Network, which serves as a platform from which South African authors and aspirant writers can explore the wealth of human information on the Internet and up to date 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."

Client list includes
http://www.ASPscope.com
http://www.verticalscope.com
http://www.webhosts.com
http://www.futureshock.co.za/jopie.htm
http://www.futureshock.co.za/swiftseal.htm
http://www.pcint.co.za (company profile)
http://www.ednoland.com
http://www.sayellow.co.za (company profile)
http://www.livepsychicnetwork.com
http://www.globalsources.com
http://www.uts.co.za (company profile)
http://www.klixxx.com (articles)
(view detailed CV)

Multimedia
CD Presentation for IBMSSA (International Business Management Services South Africa) ibmssa@mweb.co.za
e-degree (modules for Financial/Business Journalism Course) Midrand University. SA
Business Plan / Promotional Marketing for Educational CD-ROM -- Creative Software Solutions (CSS) johanf@lando.co.za

Internet / Software Expertiset
Software - Corel Draw11, Corel Ventura, Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Frontpage 98, Various Html editors including Dreamweaver

Personal Interests and Directions

Children Education

Family-related topics

Non-Fiction (Research & Ghostwriting)

Global Marketing

Alternative Medicine & Health

Voluntary Simplicity

Self-employment/Entrepreneurship

Humanities

Customer Relationship Management

Relationship Marketing

Web Content