Dave Mendonca

Current

Entertainment Print Journalist at Film.com
Co-Host & Co-Producer at The NBA Breakdown
Entertainment Print Reporter at The Dallas Morning News

Freelance Entertainment Writer/Reporter at The Costco Connection Magazine

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Past

National Television Sports Reporter/Voice-Over Specialist at The Score Television Network

Education

Humber College

Connections

158 connections

Industry

Sports

Websites

Dave Mendonca’s Summary

Since 1995, I have worked in the entertainment and sports media industries. My interviewing, writing, reporting skills have been showcased on "live" national television, worldwide publications, radio stations and the internet. I have interviewed various celebrities and professional athletes including Grammy Award-winning singer, Beyonce Knowles, Academy Award-winning actor, Jamie Foxx, Lord Of The Rings actor, Sean Astin, former TV Incredible Hulk star, Lou Ferrigno, Star Wars' C-3PO actor, Anthony Daniels, NBA player, Vince Carter, Hockey Hall Of Famer, Wayne Gretzky and Football Hall Of Famer, Marcus Allen.

I am looking to network with professionals in the entertainment, sports, public relations and media industries. In addition, I'm seeking potential basketball guests for the popular on-line radio show, The NBA Breakdown (www.thenbabreakdown.com). I'm also searching for entertainment and sports interview subjects for future articles.

If you're interested, feel free to e-mail me at:

dave.mendonca@gmail.com

Thank you,

Dave

Dave Mendonca’s Specialties:

Interviewing, Entertainment/Sports Writing, Print & Television Entertainment/Sports Reporting, Media/PR consulting, Voice-Over Work

Dave Mendonca’s Experience

Entertainment Print Journalist

Film.com

(Entertainment industry)

August 2009 — Present (6 months)

I interviewed Oscar winner, Jamie Foxx and wrote a Film.com feature article about him.
Co-Host & Co-Producer

The NBA Breakdown

(Sports industry)

2008 — Present (2 years )

-Interview former NBA players including Spud Webb, Kevin Johnson and Hall Of Famer, Dominique Wilkins
-Create show ideas which appeal to young target demographic
-Write promotional materials for our official website, Facebook and Twitter pages
-Develop program lineups
-Construct advertising/public relations strategies to create traffic for show
-Contact and maintain relationships with professional basketball clubs, celebrities and agents
-Research basketball stories, show topics and book guests
Entertainment Print Reporter

The Dallas Morning News

(Public Company; AHC; Newspapers industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

I interviewed and wrote an article about Beyonce Knowles which was published on November. 18th, 2008
Freelance Entertainment Writer/Reporter

The Costco Connection Magazine

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; COST; Retail industry)

March 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

-Interviewed and wrote articles about Beyonce Knowles and Lou Ferrigno
National Television Sports Reporter/Voice-Over Specialist

The Score Television Network

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

September 1999 — September 2007 (8 years 1 month)

-Performed television interviews with current/former high profile professional athletes such as Vince Carter, Wayne Gretzky, Marcus Allen and Pedro Martinez
-Wrote and produced televised pre and post-game reports involving the Toronto Blue Jays, Maple Leafs and Raptors
-Researched sports statistics, history and player/team information for on-air reports
-Created multiple daily highlight sports packages through scripting and voicing-over personally selected highlights
-Hosted live Vancouver Canucks hockey news conferences