Hi there! I'm Leah Ponds, a video production professional with over 20 years of experience in content creation, production management, video editing, and storytelling. I own Leah Ponds Creative LLC, where I deliver full-service creative solutions including video production, graphic design, and photography. I love helping brands tell authentic stories through visuals that resonate with audiences and drive engagement. Over the years I've also cultivated a rich practice as a fine artist and photographer, pairing artistic intuition with solid project management to streamline workflows and shorten turnaround times. I'm seeking a Senior Video Producer role where I can apply my combined creative and operational strengths to innovative brand storytelling and team leadership.

Leah Ponds

Hi there! I'm Leah Ponds, a video production professional with over 20 years of experience in content creation, production management, video editing, and storytelling. I own Leah Ponds Creative LLC, where I deliver full-service creative solutions including video production, graphic design, and photography. I love helping brands tell authentic stories through visuals that resonate with audiences and drive engagement. Over the years I've also cultivated a rich practice as a fine artist and photographer, pairing artistic intuition with solid project management to streamline workflows and shorten turnaround times. I'm seeking a Senior Video Producer role where I can apply my combined creative and operational strengths to innovative brand storytelling and team leadership.

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Hi there! I’m Leah Ponds, a video production professional with over 20 years of experience in content creation, production management, video editing, and storytelling. I own Leah Ponds Creative LLC, where I deliver full-service creative solutions including video production, graphic design, and photography. I love helping brands tell authentic stories through visuals that resonate with audiences and drive engagement.

Over the years I’ve also cultivated a rich practice as a fine artist and photographer, pairing artistic intuition with solid project management to streamline workflows and shorten turnaround times. I’m seeking a Senior Video Producer role where I can apply my combined creative and operational strengths to innovative brand storytelling and team leadership.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Designer at Central Church of God – Communications Department
April 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Provide full-service creative solutions including video production, graphic design, and photography. Combine artistic intuition with technical expertise to produce customized, high-impact projects. Maintain a client-focused approach, ensuring every project meets or exceeds expectations.
Owner at Leah Ponds Creative LLC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provide full-service creative solutions including video production, graphic design, and photography. Collaborate with clients to develop visually captivating, brand-aligned content. Combine artistic intuition with technical expertise to produce customized, high-impact projects. Maintain a client-focused approach, ensuring every project meets or exceeds expectations.
Graphic Designer / Video Producer at TEF Productions
August 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Hired as a graphic designer, self-trained and transitioned into a video producer role; utilized Adobe Premiere Pro; produced content with over 100 million views across three YouTube channels; created 1,200+ thumbnails.
YouTube Creator at YouTube
March 1, 2019 - Present
Created and managed YouTube channels with substantial viewership; produced video content, thumbnails, and branding; co-created a subsidiary channel that grew to over 500K subscribers in under 3 years.
Creative Director at Ella B. Candles
April 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Hired as a Chandler and progressed to full-time graphic designer; redesigned brand identity (logo and labels), revamped catalog with photography and layout; created a custom proofing system; developed multimedia marketing content; trained staff; created an in-store mural.
Nanny / Professional Child Care Provider at Private Families
September 1, 2014 - October 21, 2025
Provided in-hospital care for a child with AML leukemia and cared for a child with Down Syndrome; supported 14 families across years; led with love and care.
Communications Specialist, Public Relations at American Red Cross (Carolina Region)
June 1, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Developed marketing tools that contributed to the region becoming the top donor in 2006; led CBSR's participation in the CIAA Championship information booth; created training manuals; SME in donor retention software; trained new employees.
Proposal Coordinator at Compass Group
September 1, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Produced accurate and timely sales proposals; provided project-specific consulting advice; developed templates and protocols; designed a client-specific proposal that secured an Orlando airport bid valued at over $10 million; nominated Associate of the Month.
Project Manager / Graphic Designer at Overflow Printing
August 1, 2004 - October 21, 2025
Managed workflow for all corporate accounts; in-house design, layout, and file correction; mastered Overflow Printing’s Order Management System; served as Administrative Assistant to the CEO; trained new employees.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration at East Carolina University
January 1, 1998 - December 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other