Entertainment Entrepreneur
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- CEO at Fun At Work, LLC
- President, Board of Trustees at Melodramatics Theatre Company, Inc.
- Past
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- Strategic Sourcing Intern at NBC Universal
- Alternative Programming Intern at NBC Universal
- Master of Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University
- Development and Business Intern at Reveille Productions LLC
- Master of Arts Management at Carnegie Mellon University
- Development and Programming Intern at Fox Reality Channel
- Comedy and Drama Development and Current Programming Intern at Fox Broadcasting Company
- Comedy and Drama Development and Current Programming Intern at Fox Broadcasting Company
- Writer at Fox Reality Channel
- Intern to Supervising Producer at Entertainment Technology Center @ CMU
- Career Services Student Advisory Committee at Carnegie Mellon University
- Marketing Associate at Center for Arts Management and Technology
- Executive Producer, Director at Melodramatics Theatre Company
- Bachelor of Arts, English at Cornell University
- Operations Intern at Atlantic Theatre Company
- Bachelor of Arts, English at Cornell University
- Marketing Director at ScubiJew
- Educational Intern at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
- President at Anything Goes
- Lead Actor at Clarkstown Summer Theatre Festival
- High School Honors Program at Rockland Community College
- Video Editor at Total Training
- Scholar at Telluride Association Summer Program
- Education
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- Carnegie Mellon University
- Cornell University
- Pearl River High School
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Justin Leader’s Summary
Justin Leader received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Cornell University in 2007 and a Masters Degree from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Public Policy and Management, based in Los Angeles, California. He is currently an intern for NBC/Universal’s Alternative Programming (Reality Division) and NBC Universal Strategic Sourcing Department. Previously, Justin was a Development Intern for Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Reality Channel and ShineReveille Productions. Justin serves as a volunteer to the Los Angeles Downtown Film Festival.
In 2004, Mr. Leader founded the Melodramatics Theatre Company, Inc. and subsequently produced Assassins, Into the Woods, Bat Boy, An Evening with Jeff Marx, A New Brain, and Sweeney Todd and continues to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. In 2008, he served as the Intern to the Supervising Producer of Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center, a Development and Technology Intern for Pensé Productions, Marketing Director for the Pittsburgh Human Rights Watch Film Festival and a Marketing Associate for the non-profit organizations, the Silk Screen Film Festival and Riverspace.
Justin Leader’s Specialties:
Creative Development and Producing, Script Development, Current Programming, Drama, Comedy, Reality, Movies, Short Films, Directing, Musical Theater, Theatre, Negotiation, Business Management
Justin Leader’s Experience
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CEO
Fun At Work, LLC
(Computer Software industry)
June 2009 — Present (2 months)
I am the founder of a mobile applications software development firm that creates original and for-hire software for iPhones, Blackberries and Google Android platforms.
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President, Board of Trustees
Melodramatics Theatre Company, Inc.
(Entertainment industry)
2004 — Present (5 years)
As the current President of the Board of Trustees for the Company, I provide fiscal oversight and long-term goal planning for this non-profit company.
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Strategic Sourcing Intern
NBC Universal
(Public Company; GE; Entertainment industry)
November 2008 — June 2009 (8 months)
• Assist department negotiations with 120 vendors in December that will save Universal Media Studios $15 million in anticipated 2009 expenses through rebate and discount negotiations
• Increase efficiency 80% for Sourcing Department and production UPMs by implementing networked tracking system for preferred vendor contracts, pricing and insurance
• Design workflow to transfer dozens of requests daily from faxes to online web approval system -
Alternative Programming Intern
NBC Universal
(Public Company; GE; Entertainment industry)
March 2009 — June 2009 (4 months)
• Cover desks of Paul Telegdy, EVP of NBC Reality, and execs Jamila Hunter, Jenny Ellis, Meredith Ahr and Jayson Dinsmore, rolling calls and scheduling meetings
• Brainstorm and evaluate hosts and challenges for NBC’s upcoming Great American Road Trip
• Compile and distribute production calendars for production on Biggest Loser 8, I’m a Celebrity, Celebrity Apprentice, America’s Got Talent, Breakthrough with Tony Robbins, and Who Do You Think You Are? -
Master of Entertainment Industry Management
Carnegie Mellon University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
March 2008 — May 2009 (1 year 3 months)
Graduation in May, 2009
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Development and Business Intern
Reveille Productions LLC
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
September 2008 — November 2008 (3 months)
I assisted the development departments (both scripted and unscripted) as well as the business and legal department.
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Master of Arts Management
Carnegie Mellon University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
July 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 3 months)
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Development and Programming Intern
Fox Reality Channel
(Entertainment industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
• Assisted Bob Boden, SVP of Programming, with pitch tracking and live management of telecast of events with Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
• Writing for Gimme My Reality Show, Graphics Production Assistant for Reality Binge. -
Comedy and Drama Development and Current Programming Intern
Fox Broadcasting Company
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NWS; Entertainment industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
I assist in coordinators of Drama Development, Comedy Development and the Coordinator of Current Programming at the Broadcast Network, FBC.
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Comedy and Drama Development and Current Programming Intern
Fox Broadcasting Company
(Public Company; NWS; Entertainment industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
• Script coverage for submissions and evaluation of writer’s samples for current programming
• Administrative duties supporting drama and comedy coordinators -
Writer
Fox Reality Channel
(Entertainment industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
Writer for Fox Reality Series "Gimme My Reality Show" produced by Natural Nine Productions.
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Intern to Supervising Producer
Entertainment Technology Center @ CMU
(Entertainment industry)
January 2008 — May 2008 (5 months)
Production:
• Coordinating details for 2008 Robot Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Telecast
• Acquiring licenses for film and television clips
Programming:
• Writing script for ceremony voice-overs and narration
• Vetting potential guests and speakers
• Selecting stock film and television clips for ceremony -
Career Services Student Advisory Committee
Carnegie Mellon University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2008 — May 2008 (5 months)
In past years student representatives of Heinz School programs have met periodically with Career Services staff to help improve career resources, to participate in strategic planning, and to hash out everything from advising protocol to website design. Many of the solutions suggested over past years, from redesigning and remodeling our office space, to a re-allocation of staff resources, began as student committee recommendations.
Many of our best advocates (and critics!) have served on what we have called C/SAC, short for Career Services Student Advisory Committee. -
Marketing Associate
Center for Arts Management and Technology
(Entertainment industry)
September 2007 — December 2007 (4 months)
Design / Creative:
• Wrote copy and designed graphics for Technology in the Arts Conference
• Updated website
Marketing Research:
• Investigated potential markets for products
• Surveyed 185 museums -
Executive Producer, Director
Melodramatics Theatre Company
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)
May 2004 — May 2007 (3 years 1 month)
I founded The Melodramatics in 2004 and subsequently managed the Company for four years, leading it to steady growth in ticket sales and volunteer participation. I supervised creative programming and business management (over six seasons) with the four-year total budget of $180,000 and 120 staffers. As chief artist and manager, I coordinated the production, marketing and fiscal management for over 27 performances.
Business Management:
• Supervised over 120 volunteer and paid staffers
Programming / Creative:
• Produced five musicals including Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods
• Coordinated 27 performances
• Directed Sweeney Todd and Assassins
Fiscal Management:
• Administered $180,000 over four years
• Secured $88,000 in sponsorships, grants, and donations
• Increased ticket revenue annually by 20% in 2005, 40% in 2006 and 25% in 2007
Marketing / Publicity:
• Prepared and executed four years of branding
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Bachelor of Arts, English
Cornell University
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2002 — January 2007 (4 years 6 months)
Bachelor of Arts student in English.
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Operations Intern
Atlantic Theatre Company
(Entertainment industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
Operations:
• Coordinated day-to-day operations of 20-person office, 300-student school and 200-seat Off-Broadway venue
Business Management:
• Solicited and analyzed vendor proposals for long-term strategic technology purchases, including maintenance, Voice-Over-Internet-Phone (VoIP) and internet support -
Bachelor of Arts, English
Cornell University
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2002 — January 2007 (4 years 6 months)
Student of English.
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Marketing Director
ScubiJew
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Recreational Facilities and Services industry)
August 2006 — December 2006 (5 months)
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Educational Intern
Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
(Entertainment industry)
2005 — 2005 (less than a year)
Assisted in management of internship program and development of educational materials for in-house consumption and the public.
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President
Anything Goes
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
January 2004 — May 2004 (5 months)
I was Producer and President of Anything Goes, the Song and Dance group at Cornell University.
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Lead Actor
Clarkstown Summer Theatre Festival
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)
May 2001 — July 2001 (3 months)
Lead Actor in Clarkstown Summer Theatre Festival's production of "Crazy for You." Played role of "Bobby." Led cast of 45.
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High School Honors Program
Rockland Community College
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year)
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Video Editor
Total Training
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
June 2000 — August 2000 (3 months)
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Scholar
Telluride Association Summer Program
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)
May 2000 — August 2000 (4 months)
Took classes under Cornell professors Fred Ahl and Jeff Ruskin.
Justin Leader’s Education
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Carnegie Mellon University
2007 — 2010 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Career Services Student Advisory Committee
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Cornell University
BS , English , 2002 — 2007
- Activities and Societies:
- Melodramatics Theatre Company, Anything Goes Song & Dance Company
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Pearl River High School
Regents Diploma , English, Performing Arts , 1997 — 2001
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Justin Leader’s Groups:
Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University
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