Tonya Throneberry
Nashville,GA
Summary
Purchasing agent and safety/fire watch coordinator supporting boat manufacturing final-line production, small-parts operations, and shipping. Managed workplace safety purchasing workflows and aligned supply requests with production schedules across office and manufacturing environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Connell Cabinets & Millworks
Lakeland, GA
07.2016 - 12.2025
- Helped coordinate vendor orders for lumber, hardware, and finishing supplies.
- Checked pricing and stock counts for production purchases.
- Tracked deliveries to keep cabinet shop schedules on track.
- Communicated purchase needs with shop and office staff.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent requests to distributors and suppliers.
- Worked with accounting department to resolve billing issues with vendors.
- Verified warehouse received correct, timely inventory through database review.
- Contacted vendors for order status and shipment discrepancies.
- Coordinated transportation schedules for incoming shipment.
- Performed price comparisons across suppliers for similar items.
- Reviewed purchase requisitions, selected vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
Safety & Firewatch Coordinator
Alloy Cladding
Fort Myers, Florida
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Supported permit processing by filling out, signing, and submitting permits before work start, then turning in permits at end of workday.
- Helped organize documentation control by sorting permits and job files for Alloy Cladding projects.
- Assisted with site safety inspections and corrected hazardous conditions.
- Backed safety policy enforcement and daily compliance tasks.
- Trained crews on PPE use and hazard awareness.
- Monitored subcontractor compliance with site safety requirements.
- Identified potential hazards linked to construction work, including excavation and scaffolding erection.
- Maintained safety records, including incident reports, safety meetings, and training logs.
- Guided proper use of fall protection systems for work at heights.
- Performed safety and hazard inspections across work sites.
- Reviewed work areas, equipment, and practices to confirm compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Final Line Work
Chaparral Boats
Nashville , GA
10.1992 - 01.1997
- Applied vinyl stripe designs to boats.
- Cleaned boats and removed dirt buildup.
- Sorted small parts for assembly work.
- Used hand tools to assist with job tasks.
- Operated drills, saws, sanders, and grinders.
Education
GED -
Berrien High School
Nashville, GA10-1993
Skills
- Purchase order processing
- Vendor contract negotiation
- Invoice reconciliation
- Materials sourcing
- Clear communication
- Time management
- Inventory management software
- Proficient computer skills
- Safety inspections
- PPE compliance
- Protective equipment
- Safety courses
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Connell Cabinets & Millworks
07.2016 - 12.2025
Safety & Firewatch Coordinator
Alloy Cladding
10.2014 - 07.2018
Final Line Work
Chaparral Boats
10.1992 - 01.1997
GED -
Berrien High School