Alex McCombie
Oakham,Rutland
Summary
Accomplished and energetic writer experienced in episodic storytelling, pacing, dialogue economy and crafting rising tension through open-ended scenes and narrative conflict. I have a strong understanding of coexisting and interwoven plotlines that amplify the overall dramatic impact.
A keen student of the craft itself, my interest of writing expands to the nucleus of theories, practitioners and techniques employed within the industry.
"It's a bloody terrific calling card - it really shows you can write; understand structure, create fleshed-out, believable characters and above all, can write dialogue which is funny and smart"
- William Ivory, three-time BAFTA nominated screenwriter (feedback after reading the pilot of my comedy series CHIX.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Airswift
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2023.11 - Current
- Collaborated closely with other industry giants within the DACH region's engineering sector for meeting demands.
- Attended regular meetings with team leads to discuss progress against targets and devise strategies for improvement if needed.
- Supported development of marketing material for promoting agency's services amongst potential clients.
- Wrote employee references for staff leaving company positions.
- Built positive relationships with recruiters to source external job candidates.
ADI Relationship Manager
PassMeFast
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2018.01 - 2023.10
- Wrote copy and developed demos for groundbreaking online ADI Portal, used by roughly 30% of UK driving instructors by time of my leaving.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of market trends, predicted future patterns effectively.
- Provided training to junior staff enhancing their performance metrics.
- Implemented innovative ideas for better relationship management practices.
- Established & maintained strong client relationships.
- Fostered a culture of open communication within the team promoting collaboration.
- Secured new clients and supported B2B business development.
Music journalist
Dreaming in Colour Productions
Leicester, East Midlands
2016.06 - 2017.10
- Adapted writing style according to target audience, enhancing readability.
- Produced high-quality written content under tight deadlines, ensuring regular output.
- Pitched story ideas at editorial meetings, contributing to creative process.
- Conducted interviews with up-and-coming artists for engaging feature articles.
- Wrote album reviews with insightful commentary and analysis.
- Developed unique angles for common stories, differentiating our coverage from competitors'.
- Attended live music shows to provide detailed reports and critiques.
Education
A-Levels - English Language/Drama/Business
Oakham School
UK 2006.09 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting
University of Worcester
Worcester 2014.09 - 2016.06
Skills
- Strong grounding in narrative theory, comedic timing & suspense-driven structure
- Plot structuring
- Dialogue construction
- Proficient with Final Draft
- Episodic structure understanding
- Collaborative revising
- Conflict resolution designing
- Television scriptwriting
- Script formatting
- Narrative pacing
- Character development
Affiliations
- Live music
- Sports
- History
- Travel
Accomplishments
Thumbs Up (Screenwriter, 2014) — Short Film Drama. A character-driven drama exploring two worlds colliding at the perfect moment. Selected by University of Worcester lecturers for professional performance after receiving strong acclaim.
Macfadyen Shield (Scriptwriter, 2010-2013) - Wrote winning theatre scripts for the annual eponymous drama competition (named after alumnus Matthew Macfadyen) at Oakham School, which I credit as having ignited my fascination of the craft.
Timeline
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Airswift
2023.11 - Current
ADI Relationship Manager
PassMeFast
2018.01 - 2023.10
Music journalist
Dreaming in Colour Productions
2016.06 - 2017.10
Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting
University of Worcester
2014.09 - 2016.06
A-Levels - English Language/Drama/Business
Oakham School
2006.09 - 2014.06