David Bonilla

David Alexander Bonilla is a Foley Mixer/Editor/Artist for Animated Television Programs. A Los Angeles native, he started his industry career at age 13 acting in commercials, music videos and movies. He is also a Saxophonist (Alto, Tenor and Baritone). He has had managerial and photography roles for local bands in his hometown of El Monte, California. After graduating High School he went onto becoming a United States Marine, later serving in combat overseas in 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle earning a Combat Action Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal and Iraq Campaign Medal and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition; With his unit also receiving a Presidential Unit Citation. David then went on to be a Supply Chain Manager for Raytheon and SolarCity/Tesla before rediscovering his passion for sound and music. He attended Video Symphony Pro School of Media Production in Burbank California, graduating with a certificate in Audio Engineering and Post Production Audio. He previously worked at Seahorse Sound Recording Studio in Los Angeles, Ca. David is a member and volunteer for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Veterans in Media & Entertainment (VME), Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US (VFW) and supporter of Culinary Command in Syracuse, New York with whom he attended Culinary School. Outside of his work David loves to cook and eat, continue to learn harmonica, attend live music shows, travel and spend time with his friends and family including his dog Totoro.