Hi, I’m
Leah Pobanz
Kearney ,NE
Summary
Creative Interior Design student experienced in renovating internal spaces with various elements such as colors, lighting, accessories and furnishings. Versatile and hardworking. Proficient in AutoCad, Sketchup, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Wild Plum Photo
Photographer
09.2010 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Photography specializing in high school seniors
- Provided exclusive experiences and services to high school seniors and their families.
- Designed creative destination shoots annually to selected high school seniors which included makeup, wardrobe and photos.
- Work published in Senior Style Guide magazine and Teen Style Magazine. Also featured on multiple photography social media handles.
- Marketing strategic planning which included a Model team to get the word out about my business, in return for extra photo shoots, discounts and digital photography.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Designed custom experiences for each client individually which included makeup, wardrobe and locations to give the best client experience.
- Provided creative destination shoots for clients
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
Westfield Mall Management Office
Receptionist
06.2006 - 10.2007
Job overview
- Ensured retail tenants are compliant with Westfield insurance requirements.
- Created, drafted and designed storage units to benefit retail tenants and gain revenue for Westfield company.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
First National Bank Omaha
Cash Management Service Teller
09.2003 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Started as bank teller, ended in Teller management in charge of and opening a drive through branch.
- Managed teller employees.
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of bank products and services to provide appropriate recommendations to customers.
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.
- Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.
- Cross-sold credit cards, loans and other bank products.
- Generated monthly reports on customer activity and customer feedback.
Education
University of Nebraska At KearneyKearney, NE
Interior And Product Design from Interior Design
05.2025
University Overview
- Dean's List: Spring, Summer & Fall 2022, Spring 2023
- Relevant Coursework: Design Technology I & II (Revit, Sketchup, Autocad, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator); Design Drawing; Design Foundation Studio I & II (Concept Coffee Shop, ADU, Renovation plans for clients); Furniture Finishes and Material Research (Specifications and Product Cost Sheets, Life Cycle Analysis); Construction Materials and Methods (Lecture and Lab for hands on framing and construction); History of Design I & II.
- GPA- Cumulative GPA to date: 3.93
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- AutoCad
- Adobe InDesign & Illustrator
- Revit
- Rendering
- Proficiency in SketchUp
- Concept Development
- Color and Material Application
- Revit Design Software
- ADA Compliance
- Digital Drafting
- Excellent Attention to Detail
Timeline
Photographer
Wild Plum Photo
09.2010 - 06.2022
Receptionist
Westfield Mall Management Office
06.2006 - 10.2007
Cash Management Service Teller
First National Bank Omaha
09.2003 - 06.2006
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Interior And Product Design from Interior Design