Samuel O'Brien Ricketts

Operations Management postgraduate student at Warwick Business School, specializing in and passionate about project management, supply chain management, and organizational behaviour. As a former international badminton player with nine years of professional competition experience, I've cultivated exceptional discipline, analytical thinking, and a relentless drive for excellence. This athletic background, combined with three years in a small optical business, has moulded me into a highly personable and articulate communicator with strong interpersonal skills. My dual experience in the spheres of professional sports and business has developed my ability to thrive in team environments while maintaining focused determination to achieve at the highest levels. I'm known for my coaching abilities and passion for developing others. Now transitioning fully into business, I'm eager to leverage my diverse skills and collaborative approach in a corporate environment, where I can continue to grow and contribute.

• Team Captain for the Jamaican National Contingent at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK.
• Served as the flag bearer for the Jamaican National Contingent at the 2023 Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile.
• Pioneered an innovative pilot project for the Jamaican Badminton team's early arrival at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, overseeing logistics coordination (travel, accommodation, stipends, transportation), strategic preparation for performance optimization, and fostering a positive, high-performance team culture.
• Represented Jamaica as a national athlete and spokesperson on national and international television.

• 2022 Commonwealth Games Quarterfinalist in men’s singles (Badminton).
• 4-time Jamaica National Badminton Champion.
• Secured 2 bronze medals at the 2023 European Universities Badminton Championship, Hungary.
• 4-time RJR National Badminton Sportsman of the Year
• Highest ranking: 36th in the Commonwealth, 15th in the Pan Am and 1st in the Caribbean regions

• Conversational Proficiency in Spanish (A2 Level)
• Hands-on experience with QBO for financial management
• Interests: researching; participating in a range of sports; marathon running, cooking gourmet meals, theatre and live music

Nicolas Adam Strange, Head Badminton Coach, Warwick University, Coventry, UK.

Email: Nic.Strange@warwick.ac.uk

Michael Hanton, Member, New Horizons Kingdom Community, Coventry, UK.

Email: Michael.Hanton@nhkc.uk