Daye Thomas

About Daye Thomas

My desire is to advance in fields I had once faltered, unabatedly persevere, engage those around me in diversity and justice, and refine people’s lives in my community through encouragement and example. WHO I AM: Graduated and EIT Certified Mechanical Engineer Intel Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer and Planning Analyst Multicultural leader 20 year jazz, classical, alternative, and worship pianist and vocalist CURRENT FOCUS: Working in the field to gain as much and as wide a spread of knowledge as possible Working in the community as a volunteer with retirement homes, food banks, and URM communities Striving to promote racial and cultural reconciliation within my community Looking for continued opportunities within my work that will allow me to fully embrace the potential within myself as well as continually stretch and grow me in my knowledge and experience. WHAT I HAVE DONE: Gained experience with 4 different engineering opportunities in varying fields over the last 9 years Project managed engineering projects and presentations focusing on user-centered design Spoken the past 6 years as a STEM expo guest speaker in elementary schools and colleges, striving for racial and gender equality Mentored and worked with low-income students, believing in the importance of higher education Earned degrees in Maths, Physics, and Engineering Personally tutored math through differential equations, calc-based physics, engineering, chemistry, history, and art for 10 years FUTURE FOCUS: Planning Analyst/Large Scale future-oriented data work Community service as much as possible, both in volunteering and in my work Continued work with racial and gender equality, especially in the STEM field Right brain work in theatre with set and sound design and actingStrengths: Relator | Learner | Input | Harmony | Restorative

Experience

1. Engagement Director

   Corrib Theatre

   Sep 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Outreach to schools, theatres, and community organizations to attend plays and/or collaborate with the cultural org and theatre* Developing a marketing strategy on a limited budget and executing it across all socials* Planning and implementation of talkbacks, lobby displays, and other resources for audience members in alignment with the themes in each play or event* Managing Corrib’s presence at Irish cultural events and festivals in the Pacific Northwest* Oversight of data analytics, general accounts, email, volunteer coordination, box office, newsletter creation, grant funds* Collaborating closely with the Artistic Director to implement and manage a cohesive community outreach plan that aligns with Corrib’s values

Education

• George Fox University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2016 — 2019

• Pierce College at Puyallup

  Associate’s Degree, Mathematics and Physics

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Solidworks
• Python
• Google Apps
• Student Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Milling
• Organization Skills
• Educational Leadership
• Lathe