Nathaniel Cayanan

About

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.

Experience

• Graduate Business Communication Professor · California State University, Fullerton08-01-2023

  In 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.

• Business Communication Professor · California State University, Fullerton08-01-2022

  Taught 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.

• Freelance Writer · DC Comics06-01-2023

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

• DC Comics Milestone Initiative Talent (Writing) · DC Comics03-01-2022 – 06-01-2023

  Participated 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.'

• Writer, Illustrator and Creative Consultant · Self-employed01-01-2021

  Currently 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

• University of Southern CaliforniaMasters, Professional Writing (Emphasis in Fiction and Screenwriting)
• UCLA ExtensionCertificate (w/ Distinction), TESOL
• California State Polytechnic University-PomonaMaster of Business Administration - MBA
• California State University, Long BeachBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
• University of California, RiversideFilm/Cinema/Video Studies
• Mt. San Antonio College
• Joe Kubert Art SchoolMilestone Initiative Cohort, Writing for Comics

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