Zoe Isabella May
Journalism Major | 3.97 GPA | Texas A&M University
"We don’t join this profession because it is comfortable. We join it because we love it and we want to make a difference, to be the change. We make one of the hardest decisions there is, to follow your heart instead of your head."
- Zoe May, "The Easy Way Out"
About Me.
Born in College Station and raised in Houston, Texas, I grew up the eldest daughter of retail-professionals and in a sport-passionate family. My interests include reading, fashion, martial arts, trivia, music festivals, and, of course, sports. I spend my free time at small coffee shops, hosting game nights, cooking and watching sports. My professional goals are guided by my personal motto "See the world through orange colored glasses." My mission is to build relationships, share narratives, and create experiences that foster warmth, passion, and togetherness within my communities
Experience
Maroon Life Magazine
May 2024 - Present (Full Time)
Editor in Chief
● Define the artistic and narrative vision and strategy for all 6 issues of the magazine.
● Supervise the marketing team, ensuring all content and campaigns align with the brand.
● Author stories about sports, business, and lifestyle with a developed and unique voice.
● Pioneer the publication’s formation, creating foundational documents and brand guides.
Formula Electric Racing
September 2023 - Present (Part Time)
Director of Public Relations
● Manage relationships with top university officials and over 30 community stakeholders.
● Write and edit all outward communications for digital, social, print, and media platforms.
● Plan and manage campaigns, events, and activations resulting in a 20% revenue increase.
● Spearhead newsletter delivered to 40+ sponsors and 100+ alumni about team operations.
Texas A&M Athletics
May 2023 - Present (Part Time)
Athlete Writing Coach
● Instruct NCAA athletes on best writing practices, leading to letter grade improvement.
● Lead semiannual classes focused on the professional development of fellow tutors.
The Battalion Newspaper
August 2021 - May 2024 (Full Time)
Editor in Chief
● Orchestrated newspaper operations, including overseeing written and visual production.
● Crafted headlines for 300+ articles, optimizing content for print and digital platforms.
● Contributed to 25% of the sports content for print, digital, and socials over 3 years.
Francesca's
May 2022 - August 2022 (Full Time)
Merchandising Intern
● Completed rotations within 8 buying offices, marketing, and visual departments.
● Presented research on emerging trends in 10+ retail sectors to corresponding teams.
Prospective Positions
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
January 2025
Student Marketer
Brazos Valley Bombers
January 2025 - May 2025
Intern
Texas A&M College of Communication & Journalism
January 2025 - May 2025
Journalism Teaching Assistant
Skills
Adobe Software, Media Relations, Crisis Management, Event Planning, Written/Verbal, Communication, Team Management, Public Speaking, Audience Analysis, Microsoft Software.
Languages
Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Intermediate), Korean (Beginner)
Awards
Boening Journalism Scholar, Associated Collegiate Press Best Sports Story Finalist, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Overall Newspaper First Place, National Recognition Scholar