TIMOTHY SONICK
Delta
Summary
Experienced professional qualified in route-based physical characteristics and rules, with a strong background in safely operating trains in compliance with FRA and Amtrak regulations. Demonstrated leadership as part of the safety committee at Amtrak in Toledo, OH focusing on safety compliance and effective communication within teams. Proven ability to provide excellent customer service while ensuring adherence to federal and host railroad regulations. Skilled in conflict resolution, de-escalation, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting, contributing to the efficient operation of rail services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR
Amtrak
Toledo
11.2025 - Current
- Operated trains safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Communicated with crew and dispatch to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitored passenger safety and provided assistance during travel.
PASSENGER ENGINEER
Amtrak
Chicago
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Qualified on all route-based physical characteristics and rules from my time in the St. Cloud crew base from Minot, ND- Winona, MN
- Qualified on all route-based physical characteristics and rules from my time in the Chicago terminal
- Safely operate train in compliance with FRA rules and regulations along with AMTRAK rules and regulations.
- Follow all safety-related operating practices.
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR
Amtrak
Milwaukee
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Rules qualified on multiple railroads.
- Provide excellent customer service to our passengers, while operating safely and in compliance with Federal, host railroad, and Amtrak rules and regulations. Also, local legislative representative for Local 281 during my time in Milwaukee.
LICENSED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. AGENT
State Farm Insurance
Lewis Center
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Answer calls, schedule appointments, respond to customer inquiries.
- Match their needs to the appropriate company product, build relationships, and educate customers on available products and services.
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR
Amtrak
Toledo
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Rules qualified on multiple railroads.
- Provide excellent customer service to our passengers, while operating safely and in compliance with Federal, host railroad, and Amtrak rules and regulations.
- Member of the safety committee while in Toledo.
LABOR SUPERVISOR
V & V Ventures
Toledo
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Efficiently handled orders to maintain proper inventory, loaded and unloaded semis.
- Supervised small crews in various maintenance jobs in factories throughout the region.
- Improved shop logistics.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Pike Delta York High School
Delta, OHSkills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Route qualification
- Customer service
- Regulatory knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
Timeline
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR
Amtrak
11.2025 - Current
PASSENGER ENGINEER
Amtrak
04.2024 - 11.2025
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR
Amtrak
05.2023 - 04.2024
LICENSED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. AGENT
State Farm Insurance
04.2021 - 05.2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR
Amtrak
02.2018 - 03.2021
LABOR SUPERVISOR
V & V Ventures
01.2016 - 02.2018
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Pike Delta York High School