George Dardonis
@georgedardonis
Experienced auto appraiser and shop leader specializing in vehicle inspections and insurance valuations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an auto appraiser who meets customers, goes to shops, performs virtual inspections, and appraises vehicles—especially light trucks and motorcycles. After working at Travelers Insurance as an auto appraiser and building a career in the automotive business for over 40 years, I’m used to handling real-world appraisal needs and working directly with insurance processes.
Along the way, I’ve also led and operated automotive businesses: I owned an auto body shop, managed appraisal and repair workflows, and worked as a shop manager and appraiser with body shops and insurance companies. I’m dependable, trustworthy, and hard working, with an auto appraisers license and an auto body tech license that support my hands-on, customer-focused approach.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Auto Appraiser
Travelers Insurance Company
Jan 2000 - Sep 2021 (21 years 8 months)
Worked as an auto appraiser for Travelers Insurance Company, meeting customers and appraising vehicles for insurance purposes until 2021-09-03.
Auto Appraiser & Manager
First Class Auto Body
Jan 1995 - Jan 2000 (5 years)
Worked as an auto appraiser and shop manager at First Class Auto Body, coordinating customer and insurance interactions from 1995 to 2000.
Independent Auto Appraiser
Hallmark Appraisal Service
Jan 1994 - Jan 1995 (1 year)
Worked as an independent auto appraiser for road meetings with customers and coordination with body shops for vehicle appraisals from 1994 to 1995.
Auto Body Appraiser
European Collision
Jan 1993 - Jan 1994 (1 year)
Worked as an appraiser and shop manager at European Collision, coordinating with appraisers and insurance companies from 1993 to 1994.
Auto Body Shop Owner
Cosmos Auto Body Shop
Jan 1982 - Jan 1993 (11 years)
Owned Cosmos Auto Body Shop, repairing damaged vehicles and handling customer interactions and coordination with appraisers and insurance companies from 1982 to 1993.
Head Waiter
Anthony's Pier Four
Jan 1972 - Jan 1979 (7 years)
Worked as head waiter at Anthony's Pier Four, managing customer service from 1972 to 1979.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arlington High School
High School Diploma, General Education
1972 - 1976
Graduated from Arlington High School, studying from 1972 to 1976.
Rhode Island Trade Shop School
Auto Body Technician License, Auto Body Technology
1980 -
Went to a Rhode Island trade shop school and obtained an auto body tech license in 1980.
Northeastern University
Auto Appraiser License, Auto Appraisal
1986 -
Studied at Northeastern University and obtained an auto appraisers license in 1986.
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