Joaquim Fernandes

Joaquim Fernandes has extensive experience in the sales and hospitality industry. Joaquim is currently the Associate Director of Sales at VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa since January 2020. Prior to this, they held the same position at Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts from June 2018 to January 2020. Joaquim also worked as a Senior Sales Manager and Sales Manager at the same company from September 2017 to June 2018 and from September 2015 to August 2017, respectively.

Before joining Jumeirah Group, Joaquim served as the Associate Director of Sales UK & Ireland at La Manga Club from May 2014 to October 2015. Joaquim also worked as a Sales Executive at Hotel Quinta do Lago from January 2014 to April 2014, and at Monte da Quinta Resort from November 2009 to March 2014.

Earlier in their career, Joaquim worked as a Sales & Marketing Assistant at Alfamar Beach & Sport Resort from July 2007 to November 2009, and as a Sales Coordinator at Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa from May 2005 to July 2007. Joaquim started their career in the industry as a Receptionist at Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa in March 2003 and later worked as a Porter from April 2002 to March 2003.

Joaquim Fernandes completed their education at Universidade do Algarve from 2002 to 2007, where they obtained a Licentiate degree in Administração de Empresas. Prior to that, from 1994 to 1998, they attended Schulhaus Lavater in Zürich. No specific degree or field of study was mentioned for this period.