Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS & AWARDS
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Candace Sonnier

1405 Pine Street Apt 402,MO

Summary

Dedicated Flight Attendant with over 17 years of experience delivering exceptional in-flight service and ensuring passenger safety. Skilled in leadership, instruction, and supervision, with a strong record of mentoring others and maintaining operational excellence. Recognized with the Southwest Champion Award.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Flight Attendant

Southwest Airlines
2005.04 - Current
  • - Deliver top-tier customer service and safety procedures across domestic and international flights
  • - Effectively manage in-flight situations and coordinate with crew to ensure smooth operations

Customer Service Quality Supervisor

Amtrak – LAX Mechanical Yards
2025.11 - 2026.02
  • - Coach, mentor, and support coach cleaners and Ready Crew employees to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality service
  • - Monitor daily operations for compliance with Amtrak policies, safety standards, labor agreements, and federal regulations
  • - Conduct quality assurance observations, audits, and performance reviews to identify service gaps and implement corrective actions
  • - Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective guidance to reinforce accountability and professionalism
  • - Investigate customer complaints, service disruptions, and operational incidents; document findings and recommend improvements
  • - Coordinate service recovery efforts during delays, equipment issues, or irregular operations
  • - Assist with onboarding, training, and compliance briefings

Inflight Supervisor

Southwest Airlines
2024.05 - 2025.04
  • - Led and supported a team of flight attendants, ensuring compliance with safety and service standards
  • - Provided performance feedback and managed schedules
  • - Acted as liaison between crew members and management for efficient operations

Bartender Shift Manager

Chapman And Kirby
2022.05 - 2024.06
Bartender (Concurrent Role)

Chapman & Kirby — Houston, TX

  • Delivered high-volume bar service in a fast-paced nightlife environment
  • Crafted cocktails and maintained consistency with specialty recipes
  • Built strong guest relationships and repeat clientele
  • Managed POS systems, cash handling, and high-volume transactions
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient service

Inflight Instructor – Recurrent Training

Southwest Airlines
2022.05 - 2024.04
  • - Delivered FAA-compliant recurrent training to flight attendants
  • - Facilitated instructional sessions and reinforced company safety standards
  • - Served on the Instructor Advisory Team and completed the Instructor Professional Skills program

Flight Attendant

American Airlines
2013.12 - 2020.11
  • Ensured passenger safety through compliance with FAA regulations and emergency response protocols.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Conducted pre-flight checks to verify equipment functionality and cabin readiness.
  • Collaborated with crew members to maintain a positive in-flight environment for passengers.
  • Led team briefings to communicate flight details, safety updates, and service expectations.
  • Monitored cabin conditions throughout flights to ensure passenger comfort and satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Skills

    • FAA Compliance & Safety Procedures
    • Inflight Instruction & Public Speaking
    • Conflict Resolution & Team Leadership
    • Customer Service Excellence
    • Emergency Response Protocol
    • Southwest Champion Award
    • Mentorship & Training Development

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS & AWARDS

Southwest Champion Award Recipient, Instructor Advisory Team Member, Instructor Professional Skills Graduate, Recurrent Inflight Instructor

Timeline

Customer Service Quality Supervisor

Amtrak – LAX Mechanical Yards
2025.11 - 2026.02

Inflight Supervisor

Southwest Airlines
2024.05 - 2025.04

Bartender Shift Manager

Chapman And Kirby
2022.05 - 2024.06

Inflight Instructor – Recurrent Training

Southwest Airlines
2022.05 - 2024.04

Flight Attendant

American Airlines
2013.12 - 2020.11

Flight Attendant

Southwest Airlines
2005.04 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

California State University, Long Beach