Aleksandr Koskin
29 September 1987
09.2019 — now
Writing Coaching
independent coach
- private coaching in fiction, essay and script writing
- analysis of wrriter’s unique strenghts, weaknesses and blind spots
- devising a plan to work on weaknesses
- providing constructive feedback on samples
- guidance through the discovery a unique message and voice
- accountability coaching
Results:
- helped writers to find their unique message
- helped writers to establish reliable routine
- helped writers to discover their blind spots and weaknesses
09.2020 — now
Script/Story Consulting
independent consultant
- discovering weaknesses in story structure
- recommendations on ways to make the script more compelling and captivating
Results:
- helped writers to find their unique message
- helped writers to establish reliable routine
- helped writers to discover their blind spots and weaknesses
09.2018 — 01.2022
IT Build Group, LLC
Moscow, itbuildgroup.ru, COO
- daily management of the small IT company (20 people)
- hiring talent
- developing company’s marketing materials, design and copy for the website and brochures
- developing marketing strategy for the biggest client
- writing and editing copy for client’s website, technical docs, articles and social media
Results:
- built a robust and well-adjusted team
- created healthy and open work atmosphere
- launched the large European financial project for the client
11.2013 — 09.2018
JSC LEMZ R&P Corp.
Moscow, lemz.ru, Bureau Chief
- managing the team of Software Engineers (5 people)
- hiring talent
- leading and participating in marketing meetings
- public speaking on international conferences
- developing internal invest projects
Results:
- created strong and robust team
- along with the team solidified the department’s good reputation
- along with the team created and deploy several major internal automated management systems
- presented the software to the President of Russian Federation on MAKS-2015 Expo
08.2012 — 11.2013
Center of Additional Professional Education within Moscow Region State University
Moscow, specialist, acting director
- developing training courses
- teaching and training students
- events planning and organization
- marketing and design
- creating the strategy for the Center’s development
Results:
- developed and taught the course “Acting for life”
- created the social media presence for the Center
- planned and executed several promoting events
- planned and executed several shows
06.2009 — 11.2013
Freelance
writer
- writing copy
- writing articles
Education
2009
Mytischi Branch (MB) of Bauman Moscow State Technical University
BS in applied mathematics
Additional qualifications and training
2020 — now
C. Mandell’s Professional Screenwriting and Television Writing Workshops Program
2014 — 2016
Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama
gestalt therapist (incomplete)
Notable gigs and projects
2020 — 2021
“Weekly Horrors” (NDA)
writer
Ghost writing short horror scripts for narration show of Canadian streamer.
2018 — 2020
Gagarin’s Videoblog
co-creator, writer, co-host
Popular science comedy YouTube channel.
2016 — 2017
Creative Bureau
creator, writer, co-host
Instagram-based sketch comedy show.
2013 — 2015
Joker’s Corner
creator, writer, host
One man theater YouTube channel.
2015 — 2016
Moscow Et Cetera Theater
extra
2013 — 2015
Moscow People’s Drama Theater
actor
2012 — 2013
MAI Cultural Center
actor, writer
New Year’s Fairy Tales Show For Kids, seasonal work.