Sebastian Fernandes
CANIE Americas President at CANIE: Climate Action Network for International Educators- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Dario Pirogovsky
I know Sebastian since 8 years ago, he is a very dedicated professional with a great sense for business. I more than confident that he can achieve and in many cases even surpase his comitments. I sytongly recomends doing business with Sebastian, he is a great person
Lorena Hure
I met Sebastián back in late 2005, when he hired us as service providers to run a campaign in Latam, and at that time he impressed me with his ability to understand the internet business (specially at his young age!). Since then, I changed companies and we worked together once again. It's a pleasure to have clients like him, that are able to participate actively in the whole process, and give you the right feedback openly.
Dario Pirogovsky
I know Sebastian since 8 years ago, he is a very dedicated professional with a great sense for business. I more than confident that he can achieve and in many cases even surpase his comitments. I sytongly recomends doing business with Sebastian, he is a great person
Lorena Hure
I met Sebastián back in late 2005, when he hired us as service providers to run a campaign in Latam, and at that time he impressed me with his ability to understand the internet business (specially at his young age!). Since then, I changed companies and we worked together once again. It's a pleasure to have clients like him, that are able to participate actively in the whole process, and give you the right feedback openly.
Dario Pirogovsky
I know Sebastian since 8 years ago, he is a very dedicated professional with a great sense for business. I more than confident that he can achieve and in many cases even surpase his comitments. I sytongly recomends doing business with Sebastian, he is a great person
Lorena Hure
I met Sebastián back in late 2005, when he hired us as service providers to run a campaign in Latam, and at that time he impressed me with his ability to understand the internet business (specially at his young age!). Since then, I changed companies and we worked together once again. It's a pleasure to have clients like him, that are able to participate actively in the whole process, and give you the right feedback openly.
Dario Pirogovsky
I know Sebastian since 8 years ago, he is a very dedicated professional with a great sense for business. I more than confident that he can achieve and in many cases even surpase his comitments. I sytongly recomends doing business with Sebastian, he is a great person
Lorena Hure
I met Sebastián back in late 2005, when he hired us as service providers to run a campaign in Latam, and at that time he impressed me with his ability to understand the internet business (specially at his young age!). Since then, I changed companies and we worked together once again. It's a pleasure to have clients like him, that are able to participate actively in the whole process, and give you the right feedback openly.
Credentials
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Skills for the Green Transition
Cambridge Judge Business SchoolOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Climate Solutions
The University of EdinburghMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Digital Disruption: Digital Transformation Strategies
University of CambridgeSep, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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CANIE: Climate Action Network for International Educators
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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CANIE Americas President
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Jan 2022 - Present
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FPP
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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COO
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Nov 2019 - Present
• Lead a multicultural team of 50+ people worldwide working in different time zones.• Guide the company into its complete digital transformation, stopping in-person events and going 100% virtual for good with its international recruitment solutions.• Create new business opportunities as SaaS renting the company's virtual platform for more than 60 third-party events to date.• Conducted a rebranding process to match the new world, launched in 2021.• Improve efficiency continuously by implementing modern working tools: Slack, Hubspot, Zendesk, Figma, Jira, and more.• Implement strategies for continued growth in a new reality. Show less
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Vice President, Operations & Marketing
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Nov 2016 - Nov 2019
• Supervised the student marketing team executing campaigns to promote the company's recruitment events reaching a global community of more than 2 million students.• Led the operations teams delivering the company events around the world. • Coordinated the company presence in global events as NAFSA, EAIE, APAIE, and more.• Continued dealing with my accounts to stay close to clients and understand their needs.
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Vice President, Sales
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May 2014 - Nov 2016
• Led a multicultural sales team that promoted the company's recruitment solutions to universities, colleges, and other educational institutions.• Implemented from scratch a CRM (Salesforce).• Engaged directly in partnerships and collaborations with multiple governments: EduCanada, Government of Australia, Study in Spain, Education NZ, and many more.• Increased the company revenue by 150%.
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Event Sales Director
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2014
• Engaged directly with universities, colleges, other educational institutions, and governments, promoting the company recruitment solutions.• Developed more than 200 accounts generating over USD 1 million in sales per year.• Attended many global conferences to promote the company and its services.
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Event Operations Director
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2009
• Coordinated the entire operations of the company's international recruitment events worldwide, dealing with providers, clients, and visitors, ensuring successful events.• Executed student marketing campaigns to reach out to a global student audience.• Led a team of local operation managers providing guidance and support.• Travelled worldwide to the company events.
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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
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Canada
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Events
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Jun 2004 - Nov 2007
• Extensive work in the Food & Beverage department: Events, Banquets, Room Service, Bars, and Restaurants, coordinating event teams for several corporate and social events. • Extensive work in the Food & Beverage department: Events, Banquets, Room Service, Bars, and Restaurants, coordinating event teams for several corporate and social events.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Universitat de Barcelona
Master's degree, E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Management -
2015 - 2015
University of Mannheim
Global Marketing - Digital Entrepreneurship -
2004 - 2009
Universidad Nacional de Quilmes
BBA, Business Administration -
2001 - 2003
COSAL
Bachelor's degree, Communication - Locutor -
2001 - 2003
La Suisse
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
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