Résumé

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.