Sherman Braxton

Strategic public-sector operations and safety leader with 22+ years of experience managing regulatory compliance, risk reduction initiatives, operational systems, emergency management, and multi-stakeholder programs within complex unionized environments. Proven expertise in occupational safety, incident investigation, performance management, compliance oversight, and cross-functional operations coordination. Experienced in developing safety management systems, leading operational assessments, managing federally funded initiatives, and implementing data-driven continuous improvement strategies.

Strong background collaborating with government agencies, operational leadership, labor stakeholders, and community partners to improve organizational performance, safety culture, and operational accountability.

Senior Operations & Compliance Manager - Municipal Public Safety Agency - Baltimore, MD

(2023-01)

• Lead operational safety, compliance, and risk reduction initiatives across high-risk public-sector environments.
• Administer a $1M federally funded program, ensuring regulatory compliance, reporting accuracy, and performance accountability.
• Developed performance tracking systems that contributed to a 50% reduction in high-risk environmental hazards.
• Conduct operational assessments, inspections, and incident reviews to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Produce technical reports, compliance documentation, and executive recommendations supporting organizational decision-making.
• Collaborate with government agencies, operational leadership, and external stakeholders to improve safety performance and operational effectiveness.

Operations Division Manager - Municipal Public Safety Agency - Baltimore, MD

(2020-01)

• Oversee daily operations and personnel performance within complex emergency-response and public safety environments.
• Lead incident investigations, operational evaluations, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Coordinate multi-agency response operations while ensuring adherence to organizational safety standards and operational procedures.
• Support workforce accountability, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Logistics & Preparedness Coordinator - Municipal Public Safety Agency - Baltimore, MD

(2017-01 - 2020-12)

• Managed procurement, resource coordination, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Coordinated interagency preparedness exercises and compliance activities supporting organizational continuity and emergency operations.

Operations Supervisor - Municipal Public Safety Agency - Baltimore, MD

(2015-01 - 2020-12)

• Supervised frontline personnel and implemented operational training, compliance monitoring, and public safety education initiatives.
• Conducted inspections, maintained reporting systems, and supported organizational risk reduction efforts.

Emergency Response Specialist - Municipal Public Safety Agency - Baltimore, MD

(2003-01 - 2015-12)

• Delivered emergency response and public safety services in high-risk operational environments.
• Supported operational readiness, public outreach initiatives, and organizational compliance activities.

Master of Public Policy Administration - Public Policy Administration - York College of Pennsylvania (2025-12)

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Systems - Stevenson University (2017-05)