Dayton Keyser
Elkhart
Summary
Motivated business and marketing student with hands-on experience owning and operating a small service business and working in a high-volume family-owned company. Strong in customer service, sales, and day-to-day operations, with a proven work ethic and the ability to balance real-world responsibility with academics. Interested in marketing, sales, and business growth roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Limitless Auto Detailing
Elkhart
06.2022 - 09.2025
Founded and operated an auto detailing business providing interior and exterior services. Managed client acquisition, pricing, scheduling, and service delivery. Built repeat customers through quality work and strong communication while handling marketing, sales, and day-to-day operations.
General Laborer
Keyser Lawn and Landscaping
Elkhart
06.2024 - 09.2024
Worked full-time during the summer supporting daily operations for a multi-crew landscaping company. Assisted with commercial and residential jobs, equipment handling, and job-site efficiency. Gained hands-on experience in teamwork, accountability, and working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Education
Edwardsburg High School
Edwardsburg, MISome College (No Degree) - General Business
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI 09.2024 -
Some College (No Degree) - Just An English Course
Glen Oaks Community College
St. Joe County, MISkills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Sales strategy
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Pricing strategy development
- Operations management
- Sales strategy development
- Business operations management
- Client relationship management
- Financial planning
- Business planning
- Finance management
- Marketing strategy development
- Strategic planning
- Profit optimization
- Attention to detail
- Lift up to 200 pounds
- Loading and unloading
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving
- Equipment operation
- Basic computer literacy
- Decision-making
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence award all three years possible from Edwardsburg High Schools Principal
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - General Business
Southwestern Michigan College
09.2024 -
General Laborer
Keyser Lawn and Landscaping
06.2024 - 09.2024
Owner/Operator
Limitless Auto Detailing
06.2022 - 09.2025
Edwardsburg High School
Some College (No Degree) - Just An English Course
Glen Oaks Community College