Why

Hans Haupt is a communications and marketing specialist, who excels in dynamic and fast-paced working environments. He thrives on any and all opportunities and is more than capable of developing the necessary skill sets required for roles such as a project consultant or division coordinator.

Hans has, among others, the following developed skills and competencies:

  • Good at analysing problems and finding efficient and ‘out-of-the-box’ creative solutions.
  • Skilled at organising and conducting presentations and seminars.
  • High proficiency in communicating with large audiences.
  • Able to remain calm and focused under stress and to cope well with pressure.
  • Developed competency in using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Pagemaker.
  • Able user of Microsoft Office and the Microsoft Windows Platform.
  • An able communicator in English and French.

 

Education and Academic Achievements

Hans is an ambitious individual with a penchant for learning who excels at every endeavour he is tasked with.

Postgraduate Degree

  • 2007:
    BA Hons (Communications) First Class (summa cum laude) from Monash University.
    Dissertation: An exploration of the pro-social attributes of console game playing in a virtual community (86%)

Undergraduate Degree

  • 2004 – 2006:
    BA (Communications and Media Studies with Marketing) from Monash University.

 

Miscellaneous  Accolades

  • Invited to and presented at the South African Communication Association (SACOMM) Student Conference (2008)
  • Participated in Monash University Education Week ’08 Accelerated Reading Workshop (2008)
  • Participated in the Monash University Research Directorate ‘capacity building’ program (2008)
  • Inducted into the Monash University Charter of the Golden Key International Honour Society (2007/2008)
  • Graduated with Honours First Class (summa cum laude) BA Communications (2007)
  • Awarded the Dean’s Recognition Award for outstanding academic achievement (2007)
  • Achieved an academic merit certificate for top communications student (2006)
  • Invited to and participated in the inaugural international leadership skills program for Monash University (2005)
  • Voted as media liaison officer for the Monash University South Africa Student Association (2005)
  • Elected as deputy head prefect of Ashton International College (2003)
  • Elected as head of the Ashton International College Student Representative Council (2003)
  • Nominated as deputy-head of the Ashton International College Student Representative Council (2002)
  • Achieved certificate’s in Public Speaking (2001-2003)