DERYCK J. BROOKHOUSE
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Senior operations leader with more than 30 years of experience directing large-scale, geographically dispersed operations in mission-critical environments. Retired U.S. Army Logistics Officer with proven expertise leading 24/7 operations, managing multi-site teams, overseeing multimillion-dollar assets, and driving operational excellence across complex organizations. Recognized for building high-performing teams, improving operational performance, mitigating risk, strengthening client relationships, and executing strategic initiatives. Experienced collaborating with executive stakeholders, leading organizational change, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Representative
SCHAEFFER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
North Carolina
01.2014 - Current
- Manage a multi-state territory generating $1 million in annual revenue, partnering with industrial, manufacturing, transportation, and commercial customers to improve operational performance.
- Successfully manage a million-dollar regional territory across North Carolina and South Carolina.
- Develop executive relationships with business owners, operations leaders, maintenance managers, and procurement teams.
- Drive territory growth through strategic planning, customer acquisition, and long-term account development.
- Utilize CRM systems to manage forecasting, pipeline development, and performance reporting.
- Consistently exceed territory growth objectives while maintaining exceptional customer retention.
- Deliver operational solutions that improve equipment reliability, productivity, and customer performance.
Senior Operations Coordinator
GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Supported operational execution of government programs involving logistics, procurement, contract administration, and customer support.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams supporting multiple mission requirements in support of Joint Special Operations Command.
- Managed operational personnel reporting ensuring proper support to mission success.
- Supported proposal development and customer engagement initiatives.
- Improved operational efficiency through process coordination and customer-focused execution.
Logistics Officer (Retired)
UNITED STATES ARMY
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
01.1991 - 01.2011
- Completed a distinguished 20-year career leading logistics, transportation, fuel distribution, supply chain, and operational support organizations worldwide.
- Progressively advanced through leadership assignments directing geographically dispersed organizations responsible for mission-critical, 24/7 operations.
- Leadership Highlights
- Directed large multidisciplinary teams in high-tempo operational environments.
- Managed multimillion-dollar government assets, budgets, and critical resources.
- Led strategic planning, operational readiness, contingency operations, and crisis response.
- Implemented standardized operating procedures that improved efficiency and accountability.
- Conducted executive briefings for senior military leadership.
- Built high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Campbell University
Strategic Leadership Studies
U.S. Army Command And General Staff College
Skills
- Regional Operations Leadership
- Multi-Site Operations
- Client Relationship Management
- KPI & Performance Management
- Incident & Crisis Management
- Compliance
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Team Development
- Budget & Resource Management
Timeline
Regional Sales Representative
SCHAEFFER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
01.2014 - Current
Senior Operations Coordinator
GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS
01.2011 - 01.2013
Logistics Officer (Retired)
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1991 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Campbell University
Strategic Leadership Studies
U.S. Army Command And General Staff College