Top Talent like Robert are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility 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.

Robert Flanigan

Project Manager
Madison, WI, US
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Editing
Writing
Technical Writing
Persuasive Writing
Media Writing
UX Writing
Exhibition Writing
Children’s Stories
Office Administration
Customer Service
Cross-functional collaboration
Technology
Nutrition
Exercise Science
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative/Technical Editor & Author | Simplifying Complex Content | MS Engineering/MBA | 30+ Years Exp.
As an experienced author and self-publisher, I understand that great writing is about more than just punctuation and grammar—it's about structure, strategy, and clarity. I don't just edit manuscripts; I help creators and businesses navigate the complex journey from raw idea to polished publication. With an MS in Engineering and an MBA from the University of Illinois, I bring a unique "engineering mindset" to the creative process. I specialize in breaking down dense, technical concepts and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences. As shown in my resume, my 30-year career spans a wide range of disciplines, giving me the adaptability to handle projects ranging from creative non-fiction to complex technical documentation. I have a passion for delivering simple, elegant solutions to difficult problems. If you are looking for a partner who lives at the intersection of Technical Precision and Creative Storytelling, I hope you'll put me to work.

Projects

Sunrise Over Disney

A man's trip to Disney World sparks a revolution in his thinking that strangely alters his quest for a true education. Ultimately, he redesigns a popular Disney attraction and predicts the trajectory of human development, while settling the long-standing feud between science and religion.See More

The Redesign of Tomorrowland

Enjoy an array of amusement park attractions (themed for Disney World) and discover a host of new paradigms that are set to go mainstream. The topics include nutrition, economics, technology, psychology, and more.See More

Work History

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Lead Bookkeeper, Customer Service, Production & Shipping Scheduler

Edgerton Gear, Inc.Oversee all internal accounting activities (under the guidance of a consulting CPA), primary service provider for largest customer (constituting a quarter of the business)
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Bookkeeper, Production & Shipping Scheduler, Customer Service

Edgerton Gear, Inc.
E

IT, Production & Shipping Scheduler

Edgerton Gear, Inc.Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 • 2 yrs 1 moManaged server, network security, backup systems, MFPs, computer setups, and user accounts (email, enterprise software, etc), and provided troubleshooting and support for users
E

Volunteer for IT and Special Projects

Edgerton Gear, Inc.Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 • 1 yr 1 moManaged shop-floor transition to computerized scheduling of workflow, prepared grant applications to win Rotary funding for clean-water project in Honduras, wrote Excel macros to convert daily online customer demand data into shipping and production schedules
L

Researcher, Writer, Editor, Graphic Artist, Publisher, Marketer

L.N. Smith Publishing (self-employed while a stay-at-home parent)Published four works, ranging from theoretical physics to the evolution of human intellect Website: lnsmithpublishing.weebly.com
F

Member, Board of Directors

Family Works Programs, Inc.Decide on policies, programs, initiatives, human resource matters, and budgets
F

Licensed Insurance and Investment Advisor, Author, Presenter, Instructor

Financial Sense (self-employed while a stay-at-home parent)Jan 1994 - Jan 2000 • 6 yrs 1 moProvided a fee-based do-it-yourself financial planning product, marketed my 1997 book "Do Your Own Financial Planning,"gave financial planning lectures, taught a DIY financial planning night class at a local college
W

Database Specialist and Staff Support

Wisconsin Center for Demand-Side ResearchJan 1992 - Jan 1993 • 1 yr 1 moPerformed economic analyses, managed research projects, developed and supported databases, provided customer support for on-line information, facilitated communication between Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission and the regulated electric utilities
C

Mechanical Engineer

Construction Engineering Research Laboratory – US Army Corp of EngineersJan 1990 - Jan 1991 • 1 yr 1 moEvaluated production costs, developed process-flow diagrams, recommended quality control procedures, wrote technical manuals, designed software, managed subcontractors

Education

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

MBA and MS, Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering1987 - 1990
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

B.S., Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering1982 - 1987

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
Creative/Technical Editor & Author | Simplifying Complex Content | MS Engineering/MBA | 30+ Years Exp.
As an experienced author and self-publisher, I understand that great writing is about more than just punctuation and grammar—it's about structure, strategy, and clarity. I don't just edit manuscripts; I help creators and businesses navigate the complex journey from raw idea to polished publication. With an MS in Engineering and an MBA from the University of Illinois, I bring a unique "engineering mindset" to the creative process. I specialize in breaking down dense, technical concepts and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences. As shown in my resume, my 30-year career spans a wide range of disciplines, giving me the adaptability to handle projects ranging from creative non-fiction to complex technical documentation. I have a passion for delivering simple, elegant solutions to difficult problems. If you are looking for a partner who lives at the intersection of Technical Precision and Creative Storytelling, I hope you'll put me to work.

Talk with a Talent Expert

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

Top Talent like Robert are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility 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.

Robert Flanigan

Project Manager
Madison, WI, US
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Editing
Writing
Technical Writing
Persuasive Writing
Media Writing
UX Writing
Exhibition Writing
Children’s Stories
Office Administration
Customer Service
Cross-functional collaboration
Technology
Nutrition
Exercise Science
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Sunrise Over Disney

A man's trip to Disney World sparks a revolution in his thinking that strangely alters his quest for a true education. Ultimately, he redesigns a popular Disney attraction and predicts the trajectory of human development, while settling the long-standing feud between science and religion.

The Redesign of Tomorrowland

Enjoy an array of amusement park attractions (themed for Disney World) and discover a host of new paradigms that are set to go mainstream. The topics include nutrition, economics, technology, psychology, and more.

Work History

E

Lead Bookkeeper, Customer Service, Production & Shipping Scheduler

Edgerton Gear, Inc.Oversee all internal accounting activities (under the guidance of a consulting CPA), primary service provider for largest customer (constituting a quarter of the business)
E

Bookkeeper, Production & Shipping Scheduler, Customer Service

Edgerton Gear, Inc.
E

IT, Production & Shipping Scheduler

Edgerton Gear, Inc.Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 • 2 yrs 1 moManaged server, network security, backup systems, MFPs, computer setups, and user accounts (email, enterprise software, etc), and provided troubleshooting and support for users
E

Volunteer for IT and Special Projects

Edgerton Gear, Inc.Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 • 1 yr 1 moManaged shop-floor transition to computerized scheduling of workflow, prepared grant applications to win Rotary funding for clean-water project in Honduras, wrote Excel macros to convert daily online customer demand data into shipping and production schedules
L

Researcher, Writer, Editor, Graphic Artist, Publisher, Marketer

L.N. Smith Publishing (self-employed while a stay-at-home parent)Published four works, ranging from theoretical physics to the evolution of human intellect Website: lnsmithpublishing.weebly.com
F

Member, Board of Directors

Family Works Programs, Inc.Decide on policies, programs, initiatives, human resource matters, and budgets
F

Licensed Insurance and Investment Advisor, Author, Presenter, Instructor

Financial Sense (self-employed while a stay-at-home parent)Jan 1994 - Jan 2000 • 6 yrs 1 moProvided a fee-based do-it-yourself financial planning product, marketed my 1997 book "Do Your Own Financial Planning,"gave financial planning lectures, taught a DIY financial planning night class at a local college
W

Database Specialist and Staff Support

Wisconsin Center for Demand-Side ResearchJan 1992 - Jan 1993 • 1 yr 1 moPerformed economic analyses, managed research projects, developed and supported databases, provided customer support for on-line information, facilitated communication between Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission and the regulated electric utilities
C

Mechanical Engineer

Construction Engineering Research Laboratory – US Army Corp of EngineersJan 1990 - Jan 1991 • 1 yr 1 moEvaluated production costs, developed process-flow diagrams, recommended quality control procedures, wrote technical manuals, designed software, managed subcontractors

Education

U

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

MBA and MS, Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering1987 - 1990
U

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

B.S., Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering1982 - 1987

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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