James Hairston
Emergency Management Specialist Iv Acting Division Supervisor Branch Director @Fema
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WORK HISTORY
Emergency Management Specialist Iv Acting Division Supervisor Branch Director @Fema
Currently oversee daily operations as Acting Office Manager, managing personnel schedules, document control, procurement processes, and continuity of office functions.Served as Acting Division Supervisor and Acting Branch Director, applying ICS principles to direct multi-county disaster operations, supervising field staff, and allocating resources during high-tempo response periods.Authored and implemented an Alternate Site Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan in alignment with FEMA, NIMS, and ICS standards to ensure mission-essential functions could be sustained during facility disruptions; coordinated with state, local, and federal stakeholders.Supported enterprise operational systems across multi-county environments during high-impact events, ensuring continuity, compliance, and accurate reportingAnalyzed and documented complex workflows involving federal, state, and local stakeholdersBuilt and maintained tracking and reporting tools to improve operational visibility and leadership decision-makingAuthored continuity of operations documentation and supported downtime preparednessCoordinated issue resolution across teams and supported leadership with dashboards, briefings, and situational reports
EDUCATION
Patrick & Henry Community College
Advance Film Manufacturing certification
Emory & Henry University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES HAIRSTON
I’m a compliance- and operations-focused professional with 10+ years of experience supporting regulated environments across federal emergency management, insurance claims, and operational leadership.My background includes healthcare-adjacent compliance, claims adjudication, billing and reimbursement concepts, audits, issue management, and executive reporting. I specialize in translating complex regulations into efficient, compliant workflows while improving accuracy, accountability, and customer outcomes.I’m currently open to remote or hybrid roles in:• Healthcare Compliance• Revenue Cycle / Billing / Claims• Payment Integrity & Appeals• Operations & Program ManagementIf your organization needs someone who understands regulation, documentation, risk, and execution — let’s talk.
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