Chinpasseuth “Sonny” Sonethavilay
About Chinpasseuth “Sonny” Sonethavilay
Chinpasseuth 'Sonny' Sonethavilay serves as an Operations Manager at Amazon Logistics, where he emphasizes safety and operational efficiency. He has a diverse background in military operations and education, having held various leadership roles within the U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps University.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Chinpasseuth Sonethavilay serves as an Operations Manager at Amazon Logistics in Mission Viejo, California. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on safety, operational efficiency, and leadership development. He leads the On the Road (OTR) teams, employing a Socratic method approach to foster a culture of continuous improvement. His responsibilities include generating timely reports on safety incidents and operational capacity, as well as conducting weekly performance reviews with Delivery Service Partners.
Previous Experience in the U.S. Marine Corps
Sonethavilay has extensive experience in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he held various leadership roles. He served as Executive Officer at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) from 2019 to 2020 and as Company Commander from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as Operations and Training Officer at MARSOC from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles included Information Management Director at II Marine Expeditionary Force from 2010 to 2012 and Information Technology Officer from 2001 to 2009.
Educational Background
Sonethavilay studied at Marine Corps University, where he completed the Expeditionary Warfare School and Command and Staff College between 2009 and 2014. He also attended the University of South Florida, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. His education at Marine Corps Training and Education Command further contributed to his professional development.
Contributions to Marine Corps University
From 2014 to 2016, Sonethavilay served as Academic Faculty at Marine Corps University. In this role, he contributed to the academic development of military personnel, sharing his expertise and experience in operations and leadership. His tenure at the university helped shape future leaders within the Marine Corps.
Fellowship Experience
In 2020, Sonethavilay participated in fellowship programs at both Amazon Logistics and The Honor Foundation. His fellowship at Amazon lasted for three months, while his time at The Honor Foundation spanned two months. These experiences allowed him to gain insights into operational practices and support transitioning service members.