Payton Schuster

St. Clair Shores,MI

Summary

Results-driven and entrepreneurial leader with a strong background in operations management, P&L ownership, B2B sales, and team leadership across the construction, demolition, and overhead crane sectors. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, building strong client relationships, and managing both startup and established business operations.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager / Partner

iFOAM Insulation

Madison Heights, MI

01.2024 - Current

Oversaw the launch and operational scaling of an iFOAM franchise, including hiring, training, budgeting, and customer acquisition.
Built and led a high-performing operations team focused on residential retrofit and new construction insulation projects.
Managed full-cycle sales process for residential and commercial clients; secured national accounts including Belfor & ServPro
Held full P&L responsibility and developed weekly sales and operations performance reports.

Territory Sales Manager

Crane1 Services

Clinton Township, MI

07.2022 - 01.2024

Managed B2B sales of overhead crane inspection, maintenance, and repair services across the Michigan territory.
Consistently exceeded sales targets by leveraging consultative selling techniques and bringing in new crane opportunities for our NCS team.
Developed and grew relationships with key industrial accounts like MACI and Roush.

Partner

Peterson Brothers Dumpster & Demo

Roseville, MI

01.2022 - 06.2022

Developed financial reporting for a young dumpster rental and demolition company.
Handled business development, customer service, scheduling, & AP/AR
Contributed to a successful exit by mid-2022, left them with proper financial reporting and processes.

Education

Bachelor of Finance -

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

05-2021

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