Timothy Logan Flanagan
Bellingham
Summary
Resourceful and driven technician with strong expertise in mechanical systems, electronics, and technical operations. Experienced in high-stakes field environments, hands-on fabrication, and system-level troubleshooting across industrial, automotive, and research settings. Proven ability to lead, adapt quickly, and deliver reliable, high-impact solutions under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Sales, Marketing and Sales
Whatcom Electric and Battery
12.2023 - 02.2025
- - Ran the photography department, producing over 15,000 high-quality product images used in technical documentation, customer support, and marketing
- - Built and managed the company's eBay sales platform from the ground up: created listings, wrote technical product descriptions, handled fulfillment, and provided customer service
- - Helped increase online visibility and streamline sales operations through improved listing strategies and photo quality
ROV Technician & Operator
IUS Diving
05.2023 - 03.2023
- - Repaired and configured remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for freshwater tank and reservoir inspections
- - Worked with small water utility districts, private clients, and state-operated facilities to support a variety of inspection environments
- - Assisted with on-site setups; climbed tanks and conducted internal system inspections under confined space protocols
- - Completed rigging and fall protection training for safe operation in industrial and elevated settings
Shop Assistant & Detail Technician
Mint Automotive / Keith Cox Autobahn
01.2023
- - Performed detailed vehicle cleaning and preparation, including interior, exterior, and engine bay detailing
- - Supported minor vehicle maintenance tasks such as oil checks, tire inflation, and part swaps
- - Organized inventory, delivered parts, and moved/test drove vehicles for service staging
3D Designer & R&D Assistant
Crab Raft Inc. / SMELTS
03.2020 - 05.2020
- - Designed mechanical components using CAD software and prototyped parts with 3D printing technologies
- - Assembled and tested lift engines and self-recovering crab pot lift systems for marine recovery applications
- - Collaborated in early-stage R&D to iterate on product designs and improve mechanical performance through hands-on field testing
Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA01.2022
High School Diploma -
Port Townsend High School
Port Townsend, WA01.2019
Skills
- Mechanical design and prototyping
- Electrical assembly and soldering
- Safety training in high-voltage systems
- Technical photography and documentation
- Remote vehicle systems and field operations
- Rapidly acquires and applies new skill sets
Accomplishments
- Instructor, NOAA DEIA Workshop | 2023
- Led hands-on electronics and ROV-building sessions for students from multiple tribal and rural school districts
- Taught soldering, waterproofing, and electronics assembly while co-building 8 high-resolution video system kits
- ROV Design & Operation, NOAA “Search for Svyatoy Nikolai” Expedition | 2023
- Built and operated a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) aboard a NOAA research vessel off the Washington coast
- - Conducted field modifications and mission-critical adjustments under real-time operational conditions
- Published Research – Global Oceans Conference | 2021–2023
- - Co-authored and presented: "Championing the Future of Ghost Pot Recovery through the Implementation of ROVs and Community Science Models"
- - Served as Operations Manager and Lead Engineer: piloted ROVs, captained support vessel, and led recovery missions
- Head of R&D – MATE International ROV Competition | 2018–2019
- - Led engineering and development for competitive underwater robotics teams
Timeline
Online Sales, Marketing and Sales
Whatcom Electric and Battery
12.2023 - 02.2025
ROV Technician & Operator
IUS Diving
05.2023 - 03.2023
Shop Assistant & Detail Technician
Mint Automotive / Keith Cox Autobahn
01.2023
3D Designer & R&D Assistant
Crab Raft Inc. / SMELTS
03.2020 - 05.2020
Western Washington University
High School Diploma -
Port Townsend High School
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