Derrick is a seasoned leader with 20 years of experience in building and designing recruitment strategies for staffing and technology solution companies. He is dedicated to fostering strong, trusted partnerships and creating solutions that help customers exceed their workplace goals.
As Director of Enterprise Sales at the Aleron Group, Derrick oversees enterprise strategy and designs program solutions for clients, with project scopes ranging from several million to hundreds of millions of dollars. He utilizes his extensive industry knowledge and creativity to implement tailored workforce solutions, including Master Vendor Programs, Managed Service Programs, Vendor Management Systems, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Employer of Record, and Executive Search services.
His active listening and problem-solving skills have contributed to his success serving clients in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, technology, advanced manufacturing, and professional services. The centralized programs he has designed have led to significant savings and enhanced visibility, streamlining hiring for corporations of all sizes.
Derrick understands that immediate access to data and analytics is crucial for driving client decisions. With accurate data, clients can realize cost savings and optimize processes, which are vital for improving profit margins and output. His customer service approach begins with aligning recruitment solutions to clients' end goals and designing solutions that meet their needs.
With a consistently positive outlook, Derrick embraces Milton Berle's quote: "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." He resides in North Dallas with his wife, daughter, and two sons. For the past 20 years, he has served as a Board Member for Christian Mission Aid, a non-profit organization in Nairobi, Kenya. He has also coached his sons' basketball teams and enjoys mentoring youth.
6565 North MacArthur Blvd
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The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry designs, manufactures, and services some of the world’s most complex machinery—airplanes, spacecrafts, satellites, ships, submarines, and other electronics and equipment used in military and commercial settings. The A&D industry continues to face significant challenges in meeting its growing demand for talent. As the sector expands and evolves, the need for skilled...
In today’s dynamic economic landscape, organizations are seeking innovative solutions to manage their contingent workforce effectively. Acara’s Hybrid Managed Service Program (MSP) offers a unique combination of the preferred supplier and master vendor models, providing a tailored approach that meets the specific needs of businesses with a contingent labor spend below $10 million annually. The...
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Hosted by: Derrick Ryskamp, Director of Enterprise Sales In a recent webinar titled “Optimizing Contingent Labor: The Benefits of a Master Vendor Program,” hosted by Derrick Ryskamp, Director of Enterprise Sales at Acara, key strategies were discussed to improve contingent labor management. For anyone curious about whether a Master Vendor Program is right for you,...
For human resources, talent acquisition, and indirect procurement professionals, managing the day-to-day operations of a robust contingent workforce program can be quite a chore. While many companies spend hundreds of hours sourcing and recruiting top talent, temporary labor programs also require a long list of onboarding/offboarding tasks, maintaining compliance, ensuring invoicing accuracy, and more. Overseeing...
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