Thor D.

Working @ Spark Universe | Maths & Computer Science Graduate

Greater Reading Area

About

Gaming enthusiast with over ten years of experience creating in Minecraft, currently working as a Social Media Manager for Spark Universe and the Essential Mod. In this role, I work closely with the marketing team and actively engage with the community to build and maintain a strong online presence. Prior to this, I had contributed to projects such as the monthly live-streamed event MC Championship and the public server MCC Island, further expanding my experience in the gaming industry. I have a passion for mathematics and have always enjoyed finding solutions to problems using my programming knowledge and logical, analytical thinking.

Experience

  • Spark Universe (Remote)
    • Social Media Manager & Junior Capture Artist
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      As the Social Media Manager at Spark Universe, I lead the online presence for both Spark Universe and Essential Mod, driving community engagement, brand growth, and community trust within the gaming industry. • Lead the management of Spark Universe and Essential Mod social media accounts, ensuring consistent and positive brand representation. • Develop and execute content strategies in collaboration with the marketing team, growing TikTok reach to over 6 million views and gaining 55,000 new followers. • Create and schedule engaging, platform-tailored content, contributing to over 6.4 million impressions and 600,000 engagements on Twitter. • Write official copy for announcements, updates, and brand messaging, maintaining a professional, approachable and unified brand voice. • Engage daily with the community, responding to feedback, addressing concerns, and fostering a welcoming player environment. This role allows me to combine my passion for gaming, communication, and community building while gaining valuable experience in digital marketing within the gaming industry.

    • Social Media Manager
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Noxcrew (Part-time · 4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Staff Manager
      Aug 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

      As Staff Manager for MCC Island, I was responsible for creating the full moderation system specifications, establishing clear policies and enforcement guidelines, to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all players. I built and led a moderation team of over 50 volunteers, recruiting, training, and supporting staff to ensure high standards of community management and consistent rule enforcement were met. Through structured team development and ongoing leadership, I maintained a moderation environment that was fair, transparent, and aligned with the values of the MCC Island community. My work played a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive player experience and supporting the ongoing growth and success of the live server.

    • Game Level Designer
      Jun 2019 - Feb 2024 · 4 yrs 9 mos

      During my time at Noxcrew, I contributed to several major projects, including a promotional collaboration with Disney to create an immersive world featuring mini-games and an interactive storyline for Frozen 2. While working at Noxcrew, I developed strong skills in balancing professional responsibilities alongside University studies, consistently maintaining communication through meetings and team events. I was also extensively involved in the level design for MC Championship (MCC), a competitive Minecraft event with a large live audience, as well as MCC Island, its dedicated multiplayer server. This experience further refined my ability to design dynamic, replayable, and engaging maps suited to a wide and varied player base. Over several years, I worked across multiple teams within the Noxcrew, creating content for broad audiences and continuously honing my Game Level Design skills to produce detailed and immersive worlds.