Alia Dong-Stewart

Alia Dong-Stewart

Motion Capture / 15 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Visual Effects Artist

Monster Trucks (2017)

Visual Effects Artist

Terminator: Genisys (2015)

Visual Effects Artist

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)

Visual Effects Artist

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Visual Effects Artist

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Virtual Production / Performance Capture

Maleficent (2014)

Visual Effects Artist

inFamous: Second Son (2014)

Motion Capture Artist

Ender's Game (2013)

Visual Effects Artist

Tomb Raider (2013)

Facial Performance Capture

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

Motion Capture Artist

Halo 4 (2012)

Mocap Artist

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (2012)

Mocap Technician

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (2012)

Motion Capture Artist

The Darkness II (2012)

Mocap Technician

Gears of War 3 (2011)

Mocap Artist

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

Motion Capture Artist

Mars Needs Moms (2011)

Motion Capture Artist

A Christmas Carol (2009)

Work History
  • Digital Domain

    January 2011 - Present
  • Coach

    Depot Fitness

    October 2019 - April 2020
    Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Community Manager

    Territory Foods

    July 2019 - December 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Community Engagement

    My Power Supply

    April 2015 - November 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Community Engager

    Territory Foods

    March 2015 - July 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Coach

    CrossFit Rising Wave

    November 2012 - July 2019
    El Segundo, CA

    Coaching group classes, private clients and foundations courses. Certified CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Rowing, CrossFit Kids and Olympic Weightlifting Level 1

  • CrossFIt Coach

    CrossFit High Five

    December 2014 - March 2015
    Westwood, CA
  • CrossFit Coach

    CrossFit Aviator

    September 2013 - February 2015
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Coaching CrossFit, Mobility courses and Olympic Weightlifting.

  • Motion Capture Tech

    Digital Domain

    January 2011 - March 2014
    Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Solver

    Sony Computer Entertainment America

    August 2010 - December 2010
    Greater San Diego Area
  • FACS TD

    ImageMovers

    January 2010 - June 2010
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    FACS/Solving/MoCap TD
    Operated the FACS volume and helped to test new technology and pipelines
    Created data from test capture days
    Directed ROM's and FACS sessions
    "Mars Needs Moms"

  • Solver

    ImageMovers

    March 2009 - May 2010
    Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Mocap Tracker

    ImageMovers

    December 2008 - May 2010
  • Motion Capture Artist

    ImageMovers

    December 2008 - May 2010

    Motion Capture TD Jr. on set
    Test and aid in development of new technology for Motion Capture
    Was an integral part of helping to set up the southern chapter of IMD

  • MoCap TD/FACS assistant

    ImageMovers

    December 2007 - August 2009
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Tracked facial data captured on set
    Tracked body data captured on set
    Helped develop new technology for use in house

  • Motion Capture Artist

    Humbug Entertainment

    December 2007 - December 2008

    Tracked data for use on the film "A Christmas Carol"

  • MoCap Technician

    ImageMovers

    December 2007 - December 2008

    Motion Capture Technician

  • Crew Member

    Trader Joe's

    October 2007 - December 2007
    San Francisco Bay Area
  • Animator

    Ex'pression College for Digital Arts

    April 2006 - June 2006
    Emeryville, CA

    Created animation for a broadcast commercial for the school.

  • Customer Service/Purchasing Assistant/Assistant manager

    Cycle Gear

    February 2002 - March 2005
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Promoted from Sales Associate to the store support center in the merchandising department; created daily reports that reflected individual stores inventory; made purchase orders to vendors and coordinated deliveries to the company’s various locations; printed out sale signs and updated markdowns in the Retail Pro system. Assistant Manager duties included: opening and closing the store as well as cashing and balancing the registers; going above and beyond to provide excellent customer service; making managerial decisions when the Manager was not present; responsible for returning defective and unwanted special orders to vendors.

  • Loss Prevention

    Banana Republic

    July 2004 - October 2004
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Duties included checking employee bags and purchases to insure against internal theft; secured all doors and performed periodic walkthroughs of the store during business hours; checked in employee owned bags and registered visitors; answered phone lines as necessary.

  • Operations Management Specialist

    United Parcel Service

    May 1997 - January 2003
    South San Francisco, CA

    Served as a customer service representative for residents and businesses in the South San Francisco, San Bruno and Pacifica area; researched and handled customer complaints in a speedy manner; managed a team of drivers serving these areas and assuring they adhered to schedules and company policies.

  • Sales Associate

    Ralph Lauren

    September 2001 - January 2002
    Palo Alto, CA

    Primary objective was to sell Ralph Lauren clothing line to walk in
    as well as regular clients. All associates had the responsibility of
    building and maintaining a client list through regular contact. Daily
    duties were to keep the department clean and all merchandise hung and
    folded neatly. Greeting and assisting all customers was also a good
    strategy for building a solid client base.

  • Animal Care Specialist

    Rainforest Cafe

    July 2000 - May 2001
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Job function required ability and knowledge of how to care for the on
    site exotic salt water fish and resident parrots. Light training of
    the 6 parrots was carried out daily. Presenting daily hour long shows
    to the general public and restaurant guest about the rain forest using
    the parrots as an example of the wildlife, and why the rain forests
    are disappearing and what we could do to slow the destruction of our
    greatest natural resource. Speaking to and answering questions of the
    restaurants guests and visitors about the parrots and fish. Researched
    information about the rain forest to present to local groups of school
    children, birthday parties, and charity groups on an occasional guided
    tour though the restaurant. Presented school children with a brief
    presentation about recycling and other ways to aid in conservation.
    Daily upkeep of the tanks and habitat area, this included diving into
    the archway aquarium and scraping the man made coral and polishing the
    inside of the 5 other tanks. Light filling of animal information such
    as necropsies, records of birds weight and behavior, training logs,
    processed orders of food and toys, and equipment used for cleaning.

  • Service Writer

    Golden Gate Cycles

    April 2000 - July 2000
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Write repair orders for motorcycles and jet skis. Answer general
    questions on the phone and in person about service prices, procedures,
    and recommendations for types of service based on the problem
    described or presented. Light filing of updates on engines, warranty
    notices, and recalls. Explaining to customers reasons for any delay of
    the service or parts on their motorcycle.

  • In Seat Waitstaff

    Pacbell Park (AT&T Park)

    April 2000 - April 2000
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Jobs included going into the stands with a hand held "register" and
    taking orders from a set menu as well as delivering some orders to
    ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Barista/Entertainment Manager

    Cafe International

    August 1996 - October 1997
    San Mateo, CA

    Kept up the student run facility ( ie. financing and stocking ).
    Served the patrons from the counter, handled money, and tended to
    cleaning duties when opening and closing. maintained bimonthly
    entertainment as well as special events and speeches. headed
    decoration set up for major holidays and school events. Spoke with and
    interviewed potential speakers and well known local bands.

Education
  • Emergency Medical Technician , Health/Health Care Administration/Manag

    UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

    2020 - 2020
  • EMT Level 1, Emergency Medical Technician

    College of San Mateo

    2006 - 2007
  • BS in Animation and Visual Effects

    Ex'pression College

    2004 - 2007
  • Diploma in Visual Arts

    School of the Arts

    1994 - 1996