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Damian Hunter

Business Resilience
Las Vegas

Summary

Business continuity professional prepared to drive organizational resilience and safeguard operations. Brings valuable experience in crafting comprehensive continuity strategies and mitigating risks. Known for strong collaboration and results-driven approach, showcasing skills in crisis management and strategic planning.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Manager, Business Resilience

Spirit Airlines Inc.
06.2023 - Current
  • Lead the development, implementation, review and exercise of business continuity
  • and disaster recovery plans/policies/procedures.
    Assessed and defined the state of the company’s business continuity and disaster recovery plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Worked with the Senior Management experts in executing BCP/DR projects/audits.
  • Performed Risk Assessment and BIAs for all departments and developed criticality rating of applications.
  • Lead the development of test procedures that are necessary to monitor the status of the BCP.
  • Developed a process to ensure all aspects of the business are assessed and risks mitigated when determined to be in scope.
  • Prepared, maintained, and communicated business continuity reports; ensuring long-term strategies are identified, tracked, prioritized, tested, and reviewed.
  • Developed personal competency in the processes of the business partners, as well as possessed an understanding of the Company’s systems, team members/guest and logistics.


Manager, Business Continuity

Agility Recovery
05.2019 - 08.2024
  • Developed metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of business continuity programs, allowing for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Conducted post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and areas requiring improvement in existing plans.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by aligning company policies with industry best practices and guidelines.
  • Evaluated third-party vendors for their ability to support company''s resiliency requirements, mitigating potential supply chain risks.
  • Leveraged technology solutions to improve emergency response capabilities, enhancing overall organizational readiness.
  • Facilitated tabletop exercises and simulations to test the effectiveness of business continuity plans, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Sr Analyst Business Continuity

Empower Resolutions
03.2015 - 08.2019
  • Evaluated potential risks to organizational operations, analyzing impacts on staff, facilities, technology, and suppliers.
  • Ensured timely recovery of critical business functions with the establishment of effective disaster recovery plans.
  • Facilitated collaboration between various departments during incident response activities ensuring a unified approach towards resolution.
  • Reduced downtime during incidents by creating efficient emergency response procedures and communication protocols.
  • Partnered with IT teams to ensure data protection measures were aligned with overall business continuity objectives.
  • Optimized resources allocation during emergencies by designing a prioritization matrix for critical business functions restoration efforts.
  • Conducted periodic plan reviews and updates, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and changes in the external environment.

Contract Specialist

OnTrac
03.2012 - 02.2015
  • Directed and conducted initiatives to perform contract administration using firm fixed price, time and material and agency indefinite quantity contracts.
  • Ensured optimal contract terms and conditions were negotiated to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
  • Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance.
  • Tracked resolution status on critical contracts and issues for program management staff.
  • Maintained digital and paper and contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2012 - 05.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

Mesa High School
Mesa, AZ

Certification

PMI- ACP

Timeline

MBCI

10-2027

CBCP

12-2026

CSM

07-2026

PMI- ACP

10-2025

Manager, Business Resilience

Spirit Airlines Inc.
06.2023 - Current

Manager, Business Continuity

Agility Recovery
05.2019 - 08.2024

Sr Analyst Business Continuity

Empower Resolutions
03.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Arizona State University
05.2012 - 05.2016

Contract Specialist

OnTrac
03.2012 - 02.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

Mesa High School

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