Cristina Pandol Sotomayor
About Cristina Pandol Sotomayor
Cristina Pandol Sotomayor serves as the VP Creative at Westbrook Media, where she leads creative direction for brand partnerships and entertainment marketing. She has a diverse background in design and branding, having held positions at notable companies such as Endeavor and Tiny Dino, and she holds degrees in Psychology and Communication Design from the University of Southern California.
Work at Westbrook Media
Cristina Pandol Sotomayor serves as the Vice President of Creative at Westbrook Media, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads all creative direction for brand partnerships and entertainment marketing. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development of creative strategies that align with the company's vision and objectives. Westbrook Media, based in Calabasas, California, focuses on innovative content creation and strategic partnerships within the entertainment industry.
Education and Expertise
Cristina Pandol Sotomayor studied at the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Minor in Communication Design from 2006 to 2010. She also attended the USC Roski School of Art and Design. In 2021, she completed the Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders program at the Yale School of Management. Additionally, she studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business, achieving a Minor during her undergraduate studies.
Professional Background
Cristina began her career in retail fashion advertising as a graphic designer at GUESS? Inc., where she worked under Paul Marciano. She later served as a Junior Graphic Designer at GUESS? from 2010 to 2011. Following this, she held various positions, including Head of Design at WME (William Morris Endeavor) from 2011 to 2014 and Creative Director at Endeavor from 2014 to 2020. Before joining Westbrook Media, she worked as a Design and Brand Consultant at Tiny Dino from 2020 to 2022, where she built out the agency's design capabilities.
Achievements and Contributions
Cristina Pandol Sotomayor has had her creative work showcased in various publications and gallery exhibitions. Her contributions to design and branding have been recognized in the industry, reflecting her expertise and innovative approach. At Tiny Dino, she continues to consult on a project-by-project basis, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to creative excellence. Her leadership at Westbrook Media further emphasizes her role in shaping brand partnerships and entertainment marketing strategies.
Personal Interests
Cristina is originally from Santiago, Chile, and was mostly raised in California's Central Valley. She is an audiobook enthusiast and a fan of college sports. In her personal life, she engages in a humorous battle with a tree squirrel over her vegetable garden, showcasing her lighthearted approach to everyday challenges.