Top Talent like Nathaniel are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.
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Nathaniel Cayanan

Copywriter • Data Analyst • Los Angeles, CA, US
Essay Editing
Script Writing
Editing
Consulting
Education
Academic Tutoring
Illustration
Teaching
Writing
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Writer | College Professor | Illustrator | Masters in Creative Writing and Masters in Business | Marketing Professional
Nathan Cayanan is a writer, illustrator, and college professor. He attended University of Southern California, Cal State Long Beach, and Cal Poly Pomona, where he studied fiction, screenwriting, filmmaking, and business. Being Filipino-American, he has written about the Asian diaspora, evolving AAPI identities, and the struggles of the perpetual foreigner. He has taught writing in Taiwan, China, and the United States at USC International Academy, UC Irvine, and Irvine Valley College. He is currently a business communications professor at Cal State Fullerton's Marketing Department.

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Graduate Business Communication Professor

California State University, FullertonIn CSUF's graduate business program, I am currently teaching BUAD 501a, Executive Communication, in which we discuss case analysis and leadership skills for effective management and business strategy.
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Business Communication Professor

California State University, FullertonTaught upper division courses in business case analysis, covering critical thinking skills as students analyzed a variety of business scenarios and developed solutions to complex problems. Covered topics ranging from business ethics, cultural diversity and international business decisions. Instructed on business correspondence, ranging from daily communication to consumer outreach and marketing strategy.
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Freelance Writer

DC ComicsWrote a short comic story for the Halloween anthology 'I Know What You Did Last Crisis.'
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DC Comics Milestone Initiative Talent (Writing)

DC ComicsMar 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 4 mosParticipated in The Milestone Initiative, a program that provides training that continues the legacy of Milestone Media. Trained by acclaimed writer Amy Chu in the subject of comic book writing. Watched asynchronous classes by highly reputable artist Tom Mandrake. Received mentorship from critically acclaimed writer Tom King. Wrote an 8-page comic book featuring Milestone Media/DC Comics characters Icon and Rocket for anthology 'New Talent Showcase: The Milestone Initiative.'
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Writer, Illustrator and Creative Consultant

Self-employedCurrently developing several projects, including stories about AAPI individuals and the diasporic experience. Led a team of artists to complete a graphic novel featuring stories written by veterans for Irvine Valley College. Provided training to art team in comic book page composition and figure drawing. Edited pages to improve artistic features, such as perspective, colors, and technical specifications. Illustrated various Instagram ads for clients such as Giant Bike and Axile Machine. Served as Creative Lead and illustrator for a comic book title 'Sound Off' for Irvine Valley College. Was a vendor at various conventions, selling books and prints I wrote and/or illustrated.

Education

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University of Southern California

Masters, Professional Writing (Emphasis in Fiction and Screenwriting)2011 - 2013
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UCLA Extension

Certificate (w/ Distinction), TESOL2016 - 2017
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Master of Business Administration - MBA2020 - 2022
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California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies2005 - 2007
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University of California, Riverside

Film/Cinema/Video Studies2002 - 2003
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Mt. San Antonio College

2003 - 2005
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Joe Kubert Art School

Milestone Initiative Cohort, Writing for Comics2022

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Writer | College Professor | Illustrator | Masters in Creative Writing and Masters in Business | Marketing Professional
Nathan Cayanan is a writer, illustrator, and college professor. He attended University of Southern California, Cal State Long Beach, and Cal Poly Pomona, where he studied fiction, screenwriting, filmmaking, and business. Being Filipino-American, he has written about the Asian diaspora, evolving AAPI identities, and the struggles of the perpetual foreigner. He has taught writing in Taiwan, China, and the United States at USC International Academy, UC Irvine, and Irvine Valley College. He is currently a business communications professor at Cal State Fullerton's Marketing Department.

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Nathaniel are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Nathaniel Cayanan

Copywriter • Data Analyst • Los Angeles, CA, US
Essay Editing
Script Writing
Editing
Consulting
Education
Academic Tutoring
Illustration
Teaching
Writing
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

Graduate Business Communication Professor

California State University, FullertonIn CSUF's graduate business program, I am currently teaching BUAD 501a, Executive Communication, in which we discuss case analysis and leadership skills for effective management and business strategy.
C

Business Communication Professor

California State University, FullertonTaught upper division courses in business case analysis, covering critical thinking skills as students analyzed a variety of business scenarios and developed solutions to complex problems. Covered topics ranging from business ethics, cultural diversity and international business decisions. Instructed on business correspondence, ranging from daily communication to consumer outreach and marketing strategy.
D

Freelance Writer

DC ComicsWrote a short comic story for the Halloween anthology 'I Know What You Did Last Crisis.'
D

DC Comics Milestone Initiative Talent (Writing)

DC ComicsMar 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 4 mosParticipated in The Milestone Initiative, a program that provides training that continues the legacy of Milestone Media. Trained by acclaimed writer Amy Chu in the subject of comic book writing. Watched asynchronous classes by highly reputable artist Tom Mandrake. Received mentorship from critically acclaimed writer Tom King. Wrote an 8-page comic book featuring Milestone Media/DC Comics characters Icon and Rocket for anthology 'New Talent Showcase: The Milestone Initiative.'
S

Writer, Illustrator and Creative Consultant

Self-employedCurrently developing several projects, including stories about AAPI individuals and the diasporic experience. Led a team of artists to complete a graphic novel featuring stories written by veterans for Irvine Valley College. Provided training to art team in comic book page composition and figure drawing. Edited pages to improve artistic features, such as perspective, colors, and technical specifications. Illustrated various Instagram ads for clients such as Giant Bike and Axile Machine. Served as Creative Lead and illustrator for a comic book title 'Sound Off' for Irvine Valley College. Was a vendor at various conventions, selling books and prints I wrote and/or illustrated.

Education

U

University of Southern California

Masters, Professional Writing (Emphasis in Fiction and Screenwriting)2011 - 2013
U

UCLA Extension

Certificate (w/ Distinction), TESOL2016 - 2017
C

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Master of Business Administration - MBA2020 - 2022
C

California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies2005 - 2007
U

University of California, Riverside

Film/Cinema/Video Studies2002 - 2003
M

Mt. San Antonio College

2003 - 2005
J

Joe Kubert Art School

Milestone Initiative Cohort, Writing for Comics2022

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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