Jared Leatzow Email & Phone Number

Zeeland, Michigan, United States

As a dedicated Camera Assembly Section Trainer at Gentex Corporation, I specialize in equipping both new recruits and seasoned employees with the necessary skills to operate and maintain cutting-edge machinery within the camera assembly section. With a strong background in technical training and development in the manufacturing sector. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams My passion for clear communication and knack for innovation make me an invaluable asset to Gentex Corporation, driving excellence in automotive and aerospace innovation.

Zeeland, Michigan, United States

I allocate material based for production needs and manage throughput while ensuring quality standards are met. I also work as a valuable member of a team to make sure all schedules are met in a safe and efficient way.

I work as a government reporter covering the City of Grand Haven and Grand Haven Township. As a government reporter, I write and edit stories covering wide-ranging topics that concern the citizens of the Grand Haven area. Main areas of focus have included the employee pension fund, short-term rental properties, recreational marijuana, elections, PFAS, electric utilities, affordable housing, and lead line service replacement of the city's water system. My day-to-day work includes talking to and corresponding with elected politicians, city officials, and other sources through in-person interviews, phone calls, emails, and social media. Obtaining much-needed documents through Freedom of Information Act Requests. Querying the public using company social media accounts for story leads, ideas, and more. Photography and videography of local events and debates to be streamed to company social media accounts. Analyzing data using spreadsheet software to be used in data-driven journalism stories. I am a team member of an award-winning team of reporters. I received an honorable mention from the Michigan Press Association Awards in 2021 for my coverage of the Grand Haven Board of Light & Power in the category of News Enterprise Reporting.

I host a Dungeons & Dragons-themed podcast. My duties include interviewing guests over digital platforms such as Zoom, Discord, or Google Meet. Editing recorded audio using Audacity editing software. Sourcing guests through various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit. Creating marketing materials using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and more. Uploading audio to various podcasting platforms and YouTube for streaming. Managing dedicated podcast social media accounts.

Montague

I ran and operated out of my home a board game home delivery and rental service. I was interviewed by both the Grand Rapids Business Journal and Michigan Public Radio discussing my business. My main duty included renting out and delivering my personal board game collection to customers in Muskegon County. Additional duties included maintaining a website and blog that helped to showcase the collection of board games I had curated for my business. Operate and maintain social media profiles to boost visibility and brand with the local community. Hosted a podcast giving reviews of select games in the board game collection that was available for rent. Collaborated with local businesses to host events to help promote my board game rental service.

Whitehall

I began my career working as a reporter and eventually worked my way up to the position of assistant editor. General duties included writing, editing, and reporting on a wide range of topics that included local government, education, local business, entertainment, and more. I was also responsible for hiring, firing, and assigning stories to freelance reporters. I did the design and layout of the newspaper using Adobe InDesign. Took and edited photos using Adobe Photoshop. I recorded and edited audio for company podcasts. Managed social media profiles for the newspaper. Attended local events as the face of the newspaper and was its representative at the local Rotary Club.

Whitehall, Michigan, United States

I am responsible for designing and laying out pages for the White Lake Beacon using Adobe InDesign.

Whitehall, Michigan, United States

I take and editor pictures for the White Lake Beacon. Experienced with using digital SLR cameras, Adobe Photoshop, and GIMP.

Whitehall, Mi

• Research, write, and edit stories used for both print and e-editions of the newspaper.• Shoot photos used to enhance the storytelling for print and e-edition stories.• Record and edit interviews with local politicians and people of interest to enhance stories.• Design newspaper pages using Adobe InDesign for print and e-edition.

• Regularly contributed written reviews of comic books• Conducted interviews with comic book artists and writers

Flint, Mi

Worked as a general assignment reporter that covered a variety of topics in the Flint, Grand Blanc, and Fenton areas. Wrote, edited, and reported on stories. Took photographs and collaborated with dedicated photographers on stories. Took videos and uploaded stories to the web. rtunities.

Fenton, Mi

Worked as a general assignment reporter that covered a variety of topics in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, and Linden areas. Wrote, edited, and reported on stories. Took photographs

Mount Pleasant, Mi

• Regularly contributed blog posts and news article to website• Founding member

• Contributed feature blog posts to the Mixed Martial Arts section of the website• Was one of the Top 5 MMA bloggers on site from 2009 to 2010

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Deep Learning

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