Derwood Lyle Spencer

I am a seasoned Senior Operations Executive with 30+ years of leadership experience driving organizational growth, operational efficiency, and business transformation. Throughout my career, I have led teams of up to 600 personnel, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and delivered measurable results by streamlining operations, executing strategic plans, and building cultures of accountability. My background spans both military and corporate leadership, including roles as Senior Director, Enterprise Operations Leader, and COO-level strategist supporting government agencies and private enterprises. I specialize in P&L oversight, change management, team development, and process improvement, consistently turning vision into action and challenges into opportunities. On Upwork, I bring the same executive-level insight and hands-on leadership to help organizations improve efficiency, strengthen teams, and achieve lasting results.

Clients choose me because I focus on clear communication, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Every project I take on is tailored to your goals, whether it’s improving efficiency, scaling operations, or ensuring compliance.