Zoe Thompson
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Experienced with visual design, typography, and editorial processes. Utilizes Adobe Creative Suite to enhance publication aesthetics and maintain brand consistency. Track record of collaborative teamwork and delivering compelling visual content.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Layout & Design Editor
Salmon Creek Art Journal
Vancouver, WA
10.2025 - Current
- Led design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with artistic vision and journal standards.
- Collaborated with writers and artists to develop cohesive layouts that enhance visual storytelling.
- Reviewed and edited designs for consistency, accuracy, and adherence to established style guides.
- Implemented design best practices, enhancing overall aesthetic quality of published works.
Team Member
Blind Onion Pizza
07.2023 - Current
- Operate ovens, registers, and phone orders in a fast-paced environment.
- Deliver strong teamwork and multitasking under time constraints.
- Support customer satisfaction through clear communication and reliability.
Customer Service Associate / Shift Lead
Joann Fabrics
Vancouver, WA
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed daily store operations and trained new team members.
- Supported seasonal product coordination, returns, and POS transactions.
- Enhanced customer experience through product expertise and creative input.
0621 Radio/Transmissions Operator
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Supervised multimillion-dollar communication equipment inventory.
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for exceptional performance.
- Coordinated secure, high-reliability communication across diverse operational teams.
- Executed comprehensive maintenance protocols to ensure optimal performance of 50 Humvees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Technology & Culture, Minor in Fine Arts
Washington State University Vancouver
Vancouver, WA09-2026
Skills
- Design: UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Concept Art, Illustration
- Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Reactjs, Figma, Visual Studio Code
- Creative Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Maya, Procreate
- Other Skills: Prototyping, Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, Version Control (Git/GitHub)
- Versatile design across platforms
AI & Ethical Design Statement
I use AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency through structured ideation and small-scale automation. My philosophy is to guide AI outputs while maintaining full authorship and creative intent.
Timeline
Layout & Design Editor
Salmon Creek Art Journal
10.2025 - Current
Team Member
Blind Onion Pizza
07.2023 - Current
Customer Service Associate / Shift Lead
Joann Fabrics
08.2021 - 07.2023
0621 Radio/Transmissions Operator
U.S. Marine Corps
09.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Technology & Culture, Minor in Fine Arts
Washington State University Vancouver