Joel Z. Thomas
Beaverton,OR
Summary
A skilled professional, with over 20 years of business management and 2 years of business ownership experience. Hands on worker with extensive managerial, technical, mechanical and customer service expertise. Results driven, a highly motivated self starter.
Professional with deep expertise and readiness for leadership. Proven track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in business management, financial planning, and customer relations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
RailHouse Lounge
Portland, OR
- Built business from ground up including concept, branding.
- Conducted all daily operations of the bar/restaurant.
- Managed up to 8 staff working directly for me.
Engineering Manager/Manufacturing Operations manager
Intel
Hillsboro, OR
04.2021 - 12.2025
- Directly manage up to 50 Mechanical Equipment Technicians and Engineering Technicians.
- Manage all HR related issues with staff.
- Guide staff through their development, help them achieve training goals and certifications.
- Conduct quarterly reviews.
- Plan and host team builders and staff meetings.
- Manage daily operations, ensure jobs are meeting factory time constraints.
Shift Lead
MSR-FSR
Hillsboro, OR
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for training and job assignments of shift 5 MSR-FSR crew.
- Coordinated with Intel leads on job set-ups and tear downs.
- Coordinated with Intel leads on TMS removal and install.
- Maintained a high level of efficiency and job quality for shift 5.
Field Service Engineer
TEA Clean Track/FST Technical Services
Beaverton, OR
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Installed Lithius Pro-V machines and prepared for SL1 in a semiconductor environment.
- Maintained checklists of daily work performed.
- Assisted with daily pass downs.
- Assisted with Hardware set-up of Lithius Pro-V machines where needed.
General Manager
West Union Sports Pub
Portland, OR
09.2003 - 04.2015
- Hired, trained, motivated, supervised, evaluated, scheduled, and terminated employees.
- Oversaw record keeping of daily sales receipts, deposits, and balancing cash drawers.
- Maintained beer, wine, liquor, and food inventory, placed orders.
- Created a new menu including food cost, portion size and menu design.
- Planned and oversaw all special events and promotions.
- Maintained excellent customer service.
Education
B.S. - Business Management
Portland State University
01.2006
Skills
- Client engagement
- Small business management
- Effective relationship management
- Clear and concise communication
- Operational efficiency management
- Business management
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Business planning
- Talent acquisition
- Business development
- Employee talent development
- Human resource management
- Human resources
- Quality management systems
- Hiring and staffing
Timeline
Engineering Manager/Manufacturing Operations manager
Intel
04.2021 - 12.2025
Shift Lead
MSR-FSR
12.2020 - 04.2021
Field Service Engineer
TEA Clean Track/FST Technical Services
09.2018 - 10.2020
General Manager
West Union Sports Pub
09.2003 - 04.2015
Owner
RailHouse Lounge
B.S. - Business Management
Portland State University