Clayton Pearcy
Collision Director
Sherwood,AR
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Seasoned professional in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collision Director
McLarty Automotive Group
Little Rock, AR
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient business operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards to ensure safe working conditions for employees.
- Directed the operations and logistics of a multi-million dollar business.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Managed day-to-day operations of a large staff in multiple departments.
- Analyzed financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives.
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
Collision Center Manager
McLarty Collision Center
Little Rock, AR
07.2016 - 01.2023
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards to ensure safe working conditions for employees.
- Coordinated with insurance companies regarding repairs, estimates, payment processing and other related matters.
- Supervised staff members and provided guidance on best practices for repair techniques and processes.
- Provided technical assistance to technicians when needed to ensure quality repairs were completed within set timeframes.
- Maintained inventory of parts required for vehicle repairs and ordered additional supplies as necessary.
- Conducted regular reviews of work orders to identify any potential issues or delays in service delivery.
Collision Estimator
Asbury Automotive Group
Little Rock, AR
04.2010 - 07.2016
- Inspected damaged vehicles to determine extent of structural, body and mechanical damage.
- Documented findings in a written report with photos to be used for insurance claims.
- Calculated cost estimates for repair or replacement of vehicle parts.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries regarding repairs and estimates.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining the estimated labor hours required for repairs.
- Reviewed automotive blueprints, diagrams, and manuals as necessary to complete estimates accurately.
- Analyzed historical data related to collision repair costs.
Parts Specialist
Asbury Automotive Group
Little Rock, AR
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Inspected and verified incoming parts for accuracy against invoices, delivery notes, and packing slips.
- Organized and labeled parts to ensure easy identification and retrieval.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in a timely manner.
- Created purchase orders for new parts when needed by vendors or suppliers.
- Researched pricing, availability, compatibility, quality standards, and other factors related to purchasing decisions.
- Identified potential problems with defective or damaged parts before they reached customers.
- Developed strategies to maximize storage space utilization in order to reduce costs associated with storing inventory items.
Education
Sylvan Hills High
Sherwood, ARSkills
- Business Administration
- Staff Development
- Logistics Management
- Budget Control
- Contract Management
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- People Management
- Financial Reporting
- Program Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Team Management
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Certification
- BMW, Nissan, Honda/Acura, Volvo, Ford, Toyota, Subaru Certified Estimator/Manager
- I-Car certified
Timeline
Collision Director
McLarty Automotive Group
01.2023 - 08.2024
Collision Center Manager
McLarty Collision Center
07.2016 - 01.2023
Collision Estimator
Asbury Automotive Group
04.2010 - 07.2016
Parts Specialist
Asbury Automotive Group
06.2007 - 04.2010
Sylvan Hills High
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