Charles Jackson Kirkconnell
Cardiff
Summary
Driven and adaptable individual with a diverse background spanning elite-level football, international representation, and professional internships in finance and blockchain sectors. Originally from the Cayman Islands, I relocated to the UK at age 14 to pursue a professional football career, joining a development programme affiliated with Ipswich Town Football Club. My leadership potential was recognized early, as I captained the Cayman Islands National Team at U15 level and went on to represent the senior national team in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at age 17.
Alongside my sporting commitments, I have accumulated practical experience through internships with Barclays in London and a blockchain company in the Cayman Islands, strengthening my exposure to global financial systems and emerging technologies. Additionally, my early experience as a football coach helped develop strong communication, planning, and mentoring skills while working with young children aged 5–8.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Intern
Blockchain Company
George Town, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
2024.07 - 2024.08
Football player
Cayman Islands Football Association
George Town, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
2020.06 - 2021.03
Achieved milestone of being one of the youngest players in Cayman Islands history to represent the Cayman Islands in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, aged 17, featuring against Suriname and being named on the bench against Canada.
Intern
Barclays
London, City of London
2019.05 - 2019.05
Football coach
Academy Sports Club
George Town, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
2017.08 - 2018.08
Conducted weekly training sessions for children aged 5-8 on Saturday mornings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff 2024.09 -
A-Levels - Business Management
Brooke House College
Market Harborough, Leicestershire 2020.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels - Physical Education
Brooke House College
Market Harborough, Leicestershire 2020.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels - Psychology
Brooke House College
Market Harborough, Leicestershire 2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - English Literature
St Josephs College
Ipswich, Suffolk 2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - English Language
St Josephs College
Ipswich, Suffolk 2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
St Josephs College
Ipswich, Suffolk 2018.08 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Food Technology
St Josephs College
Ipswich, Suffolk 2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Business Management
St Josephs College
Ipswich, Suffolk 2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Double Science
St Josephs College
Ipswich, Suffolk 2019.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Physical Education
St Josephs College
Ipswich, Suffolk 2018.06 - 2020.08
GCSEs - Spanish
St Josephs College
Ipswich, Suffolk 2018.06 - 2020.08
Skills
- Social networking
- Public speaking confidence
- Initiative taking
- Cultural awareness
- Decision making
- Resilient mentality
- Leadership
- Focusing on objectives
- Sportsmanship
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Football
- Socialising
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
2024.09 -
Intern
Blockchain Company
2024.07 - 2024.08
A-Levels - Business Management
Brooke House College
2020.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels - Physical Education
Brooke House College
2020.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels - Psychology
Brooke House College
2020.09 - 2022.06
Football player
Cayman Islands Football Association
2020.06 - 2021.03
GCSEs - Double Science
St Josephs College
2019.09 - 2020.06
Intern
Barclays
2019.05 - 2019.05
GCSEs - English Literature
St Josephs College
2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - English Language
St Josephs College
2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Food Technology
St Josephs College
2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Business Management
St Josephs College
2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
St Josephs College
2018.08 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Physical Education
St Josephs College
2018.06 - 2020.08
GCSEs - Spanish
St Josephs College
2018.06 - 2020.08
Football coach
Academy Sports Club
2017.08 - 2018.08