Fernanda Sapiña
About Fernanda Sapiña
Fernanda Sapiña is a Retailer Account Manager at Faire, focusing on supporting local retailers in their expansion into the US, Canada, and Europe. She has a diverse background in communications, having worked in various roles including content production, social media management, and editorial leadership.
Current Role at Faire
Fernanda Sapiña serves as a Retailer Account Manager for France at Faire, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on supporting local retailers in their expansion into the US, Canada, and Europe. Her work is integral to Faire's European expansion strategy, where she leverages her expertise in retail and communications to facilitate growth opportunities for clients.
Previous Experience in Communications and Media
Fernanda has a diverse background in communications and media. She worked as a Web and Editorial Content Producer at OECD - OCDE from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as Social Media Manager for the International Student Energy Summit at Student Energy from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Editor In Chief at AUP Peacock Media from 2017 to 2019 and contributed as a Journalist for the Geneva International Model United Nations from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Fernanda studied at The American University of Paris, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies with a focus on Journalism from 2016 to 2019. She furthered her education at King's College London, completing a Master of Arts in Strategic Communications in 2021, where she focused on memory, identity creation, and social constructivism. She also attended The British School of Paris, studying Art History, Spanish, English Literature, and French from 2014 to 2016.
Internship Experience
Fernanda has completed several internships that contributed to her professional development. She interned at Worldcrunch in 2018 for three months and at Young & Rubicam Group for six months in 2015. These experiences provided her with foundational skills in media and communications, which she has built upon in her subsequent roles.
Interests and Focus Areas
Fernanda has a strong interest in the cultural impact on communications and conflict resolution. She is also passionate about humanitarian aid and international relations. These interests inform her professional work and contribute to her understanding of the broader context in which she operates within the retail and communications sectors.