Shai Baxter
London
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful professional with a strong foundation in networking and communication. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and problem-solving skills, honed through a background in professional gaming.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6053
6053
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Guide/Host
Sandbox VR
Holborn, Camden
2025.01 - Current
- Welcomed and interacted with guests to create a friendly and immersive environment.
- Provided detailed demonstrations of VR equipment and games, ensuring guests understand how to use the gear safely and effectively.
- Assisted guests through their VR experience, offering tips and support to enhance their gameplay.
- Ensured the safety and wellbeing of guests while they are in the VR space, following SOP's.
- Troubleshooted and resolved any technical issues that arise during a guests session.
Team Leader
Funbox
Stratford, Newham
2024.04 - 2025.06
- Setting up all the new arcade machines on launch of the new venue.
- Improved customer satisfaction through feedback on machines and preference on games.
- Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture.
- Engaged and reached out to influencers for marketing, collaborations and deals.
Esports Supervisor
Gravity
Wandsworth
2021.09 - 2024.06
- Helped start-up Gravity’s Esports section.
- Resolved and troubleshooted all pc problems internally and externally.
- Organized and helped maintain weekly tournaments/events to help garner a community at Gravity.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for hiring quality staff members that align with our gaming philosophy.
- Accommodating to customers within the casual and non-casual sphere of gaming by giving customers guidance and tips on games when asked.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - IT
Bromley college
London 09/2016 - 2017.05
GCSEs - English
Bromley college
London 09/2016 - 2017.05
GCSEs - Maths
Bromley college
London 09/2016 - 2017.05
Skills
Advanced Networking skills
Flexible in any environment
Critical thinking
Great interpersonal skills
Team leading
Development skills
Staying on top my work load
Affiliations
- Competitive Tekken Esports player
- Volunteered at British Red Cross
- Video Editor
- Building PC's
- Gym and Fitness
Accomplishments
Previously signed as a streamer for Kuki London.
Co-TO’d for Iron Pride‘s May Day Tekken 8 tournament 2024.
CYC member for 2 years (Croydon youth council).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Guide/Host
Sandbox VR
2025.01 - Current
Team Leader
Funbox
2024.04 - 2025.06
Esports Supervisor
Gravity
2021.09 - 2024.06
NVQ Level 1 - IT
Bromley college
09/2016 - 2017.05
GCSEs - English
Bromley college
09/2016 - 2017.05
GCSEs - Maths
Bromley college
09/2016 - 2017.05