Quinten Hauck

I am a passionate storyteller with over eight years of professional experience in print, photo, video, and audio. I love telling stories, especially about real people, places, and things. 

Catch Digital Inc. — Content Coordinator

NOVEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

Content coordinator for a digital marketing agency focused on automated digital strategies—extensive experience creating engaging, high-quality content for clients from diverse industries. The role includes copywriting, commercial photography, and video work. Developed dozens of original pieces of content, requiring extensive research to ensure an in-depth understanding of client needs. Experienced in managing multiple clients simultaneously and efficiently.

• Concise copywriting
• Extensive researcher & multitasker
• Efficient, creative workflow

Ignite Calgary — Photojournalist

JULY 2021 - PRESENT

Multimedia journalist and communication committee member for Ignite Calgary, a non-profit volunteer organization passionate about highlighting the city's stories and its people. Established connections, conducted over a dozen interviews with Calgary leaders and change-makers, published feature articles, created short documentary-style videos, and crafted stories of various lengths, typically between 800 and 1600 words. Responsible for creating original short-form content for its budding social media channels.

• Engaging and creative feature writing
• Interview proficiency in research and execution
• Expert commercial, portrait, and event photography

Securityscape Podcast —Audio Producer & Sound Editor

SEPTEMBER 2021 - PRESENT

Volunteer audio producer and sound editor for the Canadian Defense and Security Network published podcast, Securityscape. Completed over a dozen episodes, seamlessly editing over an hour of audio into 30 minutes. Work with graduate students at the University of Calgary's Centre for Military, Security, and Strategic Studies to create engaging and informative national and international security-themed episodes featuring top academic experts. 100+ hours of proficiency in Adobe Audition. Strong attention to detail while crafting concise narratives in an efficient workflow.

• Adobe Audition expertise
• Strong story editing with attention to detail and narrative flow

Lululemon — Key Leader

APRIL 2017 - JUNE 2022

Seasoned brand photographer, educator, and key leader with extensive experience in leading teams, making decisive decisions in high-pressure environments, and training/ leading over 100 educators during the holiday season.

The Emery Weal —Copy & Photo Editor

JANUARY 2017 - JANUARY 2018

Editor and photographer for SAIT’s campus newspaper, The Emery Weal. Published dozens of photos, complete with captions written in Canadian Press (CP) style, and edited numerous articles for CP-style news writing each week. Extensive knowledge and 100s of hours of experience in Adobe Photoshop. Experience working within an editorial team environment.

• CP-style proficiency 
• Adobe Photoshop expertise

The University of Calgary — Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies - with distinction

GRADUATED NOVEMBER 2021

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), — Diploma of Photojournalism - with honour

GRADUATED APRIL 2018