Drew Elisius

About Drew Elisius

Sales & Operations Executive & COO Driving Rapid Growth, Efficiency, & Productivity Building International Operations Leading to Strong EBIDTA Results By leading multi-site expansion, new cost savings, greenfield manufacturing startups, and distribution in a partial CEO / operations executive role at Anderson Vreeland, my work has enabled market domination and process innovation for better profits. Including major bolt-on acquisitions and new sales strategies, I’ve facilitated growth results, with an eye for new opportunities that brought the company to 5X sales volume and 100% margin growth. MY APPROACH & INFLUENCE: Instilled a company-wide culture of excellence and integrity across operations, sales, channel sales, and production. Implemented 360 reviews for better engagement. Led enhancements in manufacturing, sales, production, and staff satisfaction; employed TQM and other methods. GROWTH, INNOVATION, & M&A LEADERSHIP: Identified and led closing for acquisitions up to $8M, including due diligence, transactions, and post- merger integration. Addressed gaps in opportunities with acquisitions meeting market needs. Established business units including greenfield, new converting operations and direct manufacturing (adding 20% gross revenue), and strategic acquisitions. Launched international market entry and exited low-margin global businesses. PARTNERSHIP IMPACT: Headed partnerships with 3M, DuPont, BASF, and other companies, enabling access to training, sales leadership, general management, safety, negotiation, logistics, and pricing strategies. SPECIALTIES as PRESIDENT & EVP : M&A | Distribution | Transformation | CRM | Greenfield Operations | International Operations | Cost Savings | Sales & Marketing | Converting Operations | CAPEX | Capital Growth Strategy | M&A Integration | Manufacturing | Channel Sales | P&L | Inventory Control | Strategic Partnerships | Sales Strategy | Supply Chain | Marketing | Marketing Strategy & Implementation | Sales and Sales Leadership | New Business development welcome connections at d••••••••@me.com.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President Sales & Operations Partner

   Smart Solutions, Inc

   Nov 2019 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US

   We are a technology company in the chemical solutions business, building the most innovative products in the industry, inspired from mindful awareness and an unwavering commitment to delivering value to our customers.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  1984 — 1988