Rodney Mcvey
Ellijay,GA
Summary
I have spent 40+ years in the collision industry, with experience in every role pertaining to collision repair. I have spent the last 10+ years on estimation and the management side.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Claims Specialist
Larry's Body Shop
Ellijay, GA
12.2025 - Current
- Created complete and thorough estimates to assist customers with claims and rental car setup.
- Evaluated damaged vehicles to determine repair costs and materials needed.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to facilitate timely claims processing.
- Prepared detailed estimates using industry-standard software for accuracy and efficiency.
General manager
Advanced Collision
Dalton, GA
10.2018 - 11.2025
- Managed daily operations, ensuring effective staff management, customer service, and financial performance
- Led a team of 8 employees, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high levels of productivity and performance
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall customer satisfaction
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in reduced turnaround times and improved customer satisfaction rates.
Production manager
Cherokee Collision
Canton, GA
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements, increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste throughout production cycles.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions for streamlined operations.
AUTO APPRAISER
WALKER APPRAISALS
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Appraised autos, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and heavy equipment as an independent contractor, assessing damages from minor collisions to total losses to provide accurate valuations for clients.
- Conducted comprehensive vehicle assessments to determine market value and condition.
- Utilized advanced appraisal software to generate accurate reports for clients.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to resolve disputes and clarify appraisal findings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School
Canton, Ga05-1984
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Estimating for automotive body repair
- Microsoft Teams
CCC One
- Collision repair
- Shop experience
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Management
- Team management
- Research
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Key Performance Indicators
- Claims
- Verbal communication
Certification
- I-CAR Platinum Estimator January 2026 to Present
- Driver's License
- John Rodney McVey ICAR PLATINUM
- PPG MVP Advanced Estimating
- PPG Green Belt
- PPG Advanced Management
Languages
English
Timeline
Claims Specialist
Larry's Body Shop
12.2025 - Current
General manager
Advanced Collision
10.2018 - 11.2025
Production manager
Cherokee Collision
01.2015 - 06.2018
AUTO APPRAISER
WALKER APPRAISALS
05.2013 - 01.2015
High school diploma or GED - undefined
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer