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Jacob Thomas is a seasoned event management professional with extensive experience in project management, corporate events, and production management. He has held various leadership positions, including General Manager at Arinex Live and Co-Founder at Joyn. Thomas has a strong educational background in business and technology, with a Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership and Advanced Diploma of Event Management.

Experience

    • Australia
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder & Group Director
      • Jul 2023 - Present

      As the General Manager of Arinex Live, I oversee and manage the development of Arinex One, an industry-leading end-to-end event management and delivery software product, and lead Arinex One's production & content creation businesses.

    • Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
      • Nov 2017 - Jun 2023

      I am a Co-Founder and the Chief Innovation Officer of Joyn, a global events platform delivering hybrid, virtual, and in-person events. Our technology, fused with our team of talented events professionals, deliver a wide range of events for associations, industry bodies, and companies leveraging our multi-lingual and machine learning technologies to create unique and accessible experiences to all.Transitoned to Arinex Live when we acquired Arinex.

  • Arinex Pty Ltd
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Group Director & Co-Owner
      • Jun 2023 - Present
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

      Group Director & Board Member of The Arinex Group

    • Managing Director
      • Jul 2015 - Nov 2017
      • Worldwide

      Built a technical and strategic consulting firm within IT and medical educational conferencing space. Create and manage ongoing vendor and client relationships. Implement SMB SharePoint deployments and customisations working throughout all business divisions. Design and manage business intelligen...

    • Australia
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Technology & Systems
      • Nov 2009 - May 2015

      Developed and pitched a plan for an innovative Conferencing product, securing $900,000 in funding. Resulted in $1m p/a business unit providing hardware and technical management solutions globally. Technically managed and sold aforementioned Conferencing product throughout Asia Pacific region. Prospected to obtain new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing accounts. Created a portfolio of managed venue event installations valued at over $800,000 p/a.Implemented client training (business and technical) and supervised software integration on client'swebsite. Evaluated and conducted technical and functional research and analysis. Implemented and administered advanced Microsoft technologies. Designed and created Business Intelligence and Operational Reporting while migrating legacy reporting functionality. Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions. Manage development & replenishment programs. Manage the IT budget, department KPI's, and responsible for all contracted team members.

    • Venue Services Manager
      • Nov 2009 - Nov 2013

      Responsible for management, service, troubleshooting, legal reporting, PPSA and contract negotiations. Maintained client relationships, liaised with varying members of the events circuit, and provided event planning assistance for venues spread across South Australia. Expanded the portfolio from a single venue to 28 venues with a seven figure revenue stream.

  • Final Call Pty Ltd
    • Adelaide, Australia
    • Managing Director
      • Apr 2009 - May 2015
      • Adelaide, Australia

      Defined business goals to determine systems requirements.Provided client support on system operation and troubleshooting.Supported system developers by creating system models, diagrams, and charts. Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation and user support for platformtran...

  • HQ Complex
    • 7 West Terrace, Adelaide South Australia 5000
    • Production Manager
      • Nov 2009 - Oct 2013
      • 7 West Terrace, Adelaide South Australia 5000

      Designed, Installed, & Managed audio-visual systems. Artist on-site liaison working with major acts including Above & Beyond, Cosmic Gate, Timmy Trumpet, Nicky Romero, Rehab, Andy C, Bombs Away, M4SONIC, Beach Boys, New Found Glory, & International acts. Night-time production operatio...

Education

  • Australia Institute of Business & Technology
  • 2017 - 2017
    Australia Institute of Business & Technology
  • 2016 - 2017
    Get Qualified Australia
  • 2015 - 2016
    Foundation Education
  • 2014 - 2015
    Jumbo Safety Training
  • 2003 - 2009
    Prince Alfred College

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