Christopher J. Sotelo Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Google’s mission is to organize the world‘s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. From offering search in a single language we now offer dozens of products and services—including various forms of advertising and web applications for all kinds of tasks—in scores of languages. And starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. A lot has changed since the first Google search engine appeared. But some things haven’t changed: our dedication to our users and our belief in the possibilities of the Internet itself.As a member of the Executive Communications team: • Shoot and edit creative videos, and craft presentations• Produce employee communications and events for Google executives• Work with members of the internal client team on communications initiatives, projects and programs• Support the work of the team to create strategic communications campaigns, come up with innovative ways to engage employees that are in tune with Google's culture• Collaborate with internal partners as needed across functions (PR, Policy, Legal, HR, Operations, etc.) and geographies

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Shatterglass Studios is an Emmy Award winning new media development and film and video production company dedicated to producing high-quality, high-impact media that resonates with the modern and multi-sensory appetite of today’s culture.Based in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, Shatterglass Studios is a creative agency of passionate filmmakers who pride themselves on understanding the intricacies of influential and meaningful new media, video production and film. With a subtle balance of design, composition and emotion, we create television commercials, corporate branding videos, industrial videos, promotional videos and films. We’ve had the honor of being recognized for our work with awards ranging from the Champaign County Small Business of the Year to a Regional Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.Professional Experience:• Produce, write, direct, and edit a variety of films such as music videos, trailers, documentaries, commercials, and creative shorts• As Director, work with various people and departments such as the producer, cinematographer, art director, sound, art department, wardrobe, and set design to achieve the look and feel of a film, and to clearly communicate the story of the film• As Director of Photography, plan and create lighting setups utilizing a variety of lights and light modifiers• As Camera Operator, work with a variety of digital cameras such as Canon C300, Canon C100, C100 Mk II, Panasonic GH4, RED Dragon, RED Epic, RED Scarlet, Sony FS7, Sony FS700, Sony A7s, Black Magic Cinema Camera, Black Magic Pocket Camera, GoPro, Canon DSLR (5D, 6D, 7D, 60D) along with stabilization systems such as MoVI M5, MoVI M10• As Production Assistant, work alongside different departments to make sure a shoot and set run smoothly and to assist in any capacity

Greater Chicago Area

As the co-owner of Chris & Oliver LLC, an award-winning filmmaking team based out of Champaign, IL, Chris specialized in documentary, commercial, and wedding work. C&O has been published and recognized in Destination Weddings & Honeymoons magazine for their wedding work and storytelling style.Professional Experience:• Produce, write, direct, and edit a variety of films such as music videos, documentaries, commercials, weddings, and creative shorts• As Lead Editor for Chris & Oliver LLC, responsible for the creative edits in the company’s body of work• As Director, work with various people and departments such as the producer, cinematographer, art director, sound, art department, wardrobe, and set design to achieve the look and feel of a film, and to clearly communicate the story of the film• As Camera Operator, work with a variety of digital cameras such as Canon C300, Canon C100, C100 Mk II, Panasonic GH4, RED Epic, RED Scarlet, Sony FS700, Sony A7s, Sony FS7, GoPro, Canon DSLR (5D, 6D, 7D, 60D) along with stabilization systems such as MoVI M5, MoVI M10• Oversee and train contractors and production assistants in camerawork, storytelling, and video editing• Manage proposals, correspondence, and client inquiries through e-mails, phone calls, and in-person meetings• Travel all over the world and the U.S. to places such as Haiti, Kenya, Italy, Mexico, Hawaii, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago to tell a wide variety of visual stories

Champaign Il

Before going into filmmaking, Chris was a professional elementary school educator for 7 years.Professional Experience: • Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and technology• Plan, coordinate, and execute creative events such as field trips and special programs• Communicate with parents personally on a daily basis regarding inquiries and student progress through e-mails, phone calls, and in-person meetings