About

Renée Otmar Consultancy combines a unique blend of knowledge, skills, experience and expertise to facilitate, co-create and deliver accessible solutions for social impact.

colour photo of Dr Renée Otmar, who has curly red hair and is wearing blue-rimmed spectacles and a white choker necklace

Vision

An inspired world in which words and ideas are harnessed to spread knowledge, peace, understanding and joy.

Mission

  • To provide exceptional services and products for writers, editors, publishers, researchers and organisations
  • To create a fun and dynamic hub for people who love words and ideas

Values

Respect — for all people, animals and the natural environment

Inclusivity and diversity — a commitment to the equality of peoples and nations

Quality — striving for excellence through continuous improvement

Skills

Copywriting and ghost writing

Editing and proofreading

Stakeholder engagement

Content development for accessibility and SEO

Qualitative research

Research methods and
    research ethics

Coaching and training

Leadership and strategy

Policy development

Staff / contract / freelance engagement and supervision

Languages

Fluent
English 100%
Afrikaans 95%
Beginner to intermediate
German 50%
Swedish 50%
Danish 25%

Professional summary

Writing and Editing

Senior Writer and Editor with 30 years’ experience.

Exceptional writing skills and sound editorial judgement.

Efficient, with focus on high-quality content under tight deadlines.

Well-versed in assigning and overseeing the work of individuals and teams in creative and production units.

Highly skilled in all aspects of production, from pitch to content publication.

Expert at interviewing, assigning stories and shaping pieces.

Stakeholder Engagement

Results-oriented and experienced in consulting with a wide range of stakeholders to create effective strategies and campaigns for targeted engagement.

Leadership and Management

High-level skills in team building, team leadership, quality control and project management.

Coaching and Training

Highly successful in providing one-off and ongoing training, coaching and mentoring, including independent coaching assignments with individuals and teams.

Research

Flexible and polished Senior Researcher with well-rounded skills in research supervision and strong expertise in qualitative research and research ethics.

Personal

Outstanding time management and communication skills. Highly motivated individual committed to hard work and intensive analysis. Personable, open, flexible.

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