I'm Elena Santini, a Rome-based multidisciplinary creator with a background in communications, branding, and digital marketing. As a co-founder and operations lead at Santini, I led daily operations, shaped brand identity, and drove communications and guest experience while coordinating a small team. I love turning concepts into tangible experiences and helping brands tell authentic stories. I'm passionate about storytelling through photography, visual design, and event experiences. I blend retail know-how with lifestyle aesthetics to craft memorable campaigns and immersive experiences. I’m expanding my skills with wine culture and sommelier training while organizing experiences for friends and small groups, always keeping a curious, slow-breath approach to growth and creativity.

Elena Santini

I'm Elena Santini, a Rome-based multidisciplinary creator with a background in communications, branding, and digital marketing. As a co-founder and operations lead at Santini, I led daily operations, shaped brand identity, and drove communications and guest experience while coordinating a small team. I love turning concepts into tangible experiences and helping brands tell authentic stories. I'm passionate about storytelling through photography, visual design, and event experiences. I blend retail know-how with lifestyle aesthetics to craft memorable campaigns and immersive experiences. I’m expanding my skills with wine culture and sommelier training while organizing experiences for friends and small groups, always keeping a curious, slow-breath approach to growth and creativity.

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I’m Elena Santini, a Rome-based multidisciplinary creator with a background in communications, branding, and digital marketing. As a co-founder and operations lead at Santini, I led daily operations, shaped brand identity, and drove communications and guest experience while coordinating a small team. I love turning concepts into tangible experiences and helping brands tell authentic stories.

I’m passionate about storytelling through photography, visual design, and event experiences. I blend retail know-how with lifestyle aesthetics to craft memorable campaigns and immersive experiences. I’m expanding my skills with wine culture and sommelier training while organizing experiences for friends and small groups, always keeping a curious, slow-breath approach to growth and creativity.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-founder & Responsabile Operativa at Santini
April 1, 2024 - Present
Co-founded the Santini venue in Rome, overseeing daily operations and coordinating the team. Responsible for concept development, brand identity, and communications with a constant focus on the customer experience. Organized international launch activities, including Netflix participation.
Beauty Advisor at SEPHORA ITALIA
April 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Delivered personalized beauty consultations, built strong client relationships, and supported in-store marketing and product education in Rome.

Education

Laurea Triennale in Scienze della Comunicazione at LUMSA - Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021
Diploma in Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas y Marketing de Contenidos at UCAM Universidad Católica de Murcia
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

Sommelier Professional Qualification Course
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality