Martha Sablatura, Ph.D. Email and Phone Number

Led day-to-day operations of the department; Oversaw all programs offered by the department; Developed course schedules; Created faculty course assignments; Supervised and evaluated 18 full-time faculty, over 35 Adjunct Faculty, and six full-time staff members; Managed the departmental budget; Advised students; Reviewed and updated departmental curricula; Hired and supervised all departmental faculty & staff; Worked toward the resolution of student complaints; Served on college committees; Oversaw planning and assessment activities.

MANPOWER ANALYSIS: Trained as a manpower analyst to conduct manpower studies used to evaluate proposed organizational structures and manpower requirements. This comprised utilizing various data collection tools such as personnel qualitative interviews, time studies, comparative historical data, and conducting multi factor regression analysis. SUPERVISORY/PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Reassigned to fix deficient Commander Support Staff/HR Section and improved the effectiveness and efficiency of the section. Assigned as a first level supervisor of four civilians and four military staff members. Advised the Commander on the full range of Human Resource management programs spanning 2 directorates, 7 divisions, and 9 geographically separated operating locations with over 400 military and civilian personnel. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Led special projects in collaboration with Plans and Programs (XP) during a major agency reorganization to include the Public Website Enhancement team and other communication improvements. Iprove the quality of Commander Staff meetings with a focus on strategic and operational performance data. Provided requirements for creating an Access database to manage the workflow of HR documentation. TALENT MANAGEMENT: Led the Talent Management team in accomplishing several critical goals and objectives in support of the AFMAA 2019-2021 Strategic Plan. Compiled and analyzed historical and current data to determine which factors most affected recruitment and retention. This analysis led to a critical analysis of job postings, HR communication, changes in the interview and selection process, and changes to the current (and future) culture of talent management.TRAINING: Developed standard operating procedure manuals (SOP) in relation to human resources management products and services. Provided training in process improvement, prioritization, and improving customer service.

• Performed studies involving the search and examination of records and databases to obtain pertinent information on cases and adjudication trends. Evaluated randomly selected documentation for errors and accumulated error data to allow a focus on error reduction. • Identified, analyzed, and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets. Managed statistical data to track multiple functional areas and composed reports/PPT presentations for senior leadership.• Defined new process improvement projects and led teams to develop process improvement plans using a structured methodology for reducing waste to improve efficiency and effectiveness. One project aimed at improving the file and application audit process resulted in a 25% decrease in errors. • Served as the Contracting Officer Representative overseeing a change of Contractor, along with a 100% turn-over of contract staff, and ensuring full contract compliance throughout the change process. • Developed standard operating procedure manuals (SOP) in relation to job duties for other QA Analysts. Created and delivered training in Lean Six Sigma focusing on continuous process improvement and the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) Cycle.

• Managed the daily budget requirements and funding authorizations for the Directed Energy Directorate and Space Vehicles Directorate. Prepared monthly funding requests for the support branches and analyzed obligation & expenditure rates. Researched past year obligations for validity and de-obligated funding for redistribution to the technical divisions when appropriate. • Reviewed relevant appropriations and authorization acts to determine the impact to the Directorate budgets. Interpreted Headquarters/Air Force/Comptroller General guidance and clearly communicated implications to colleagues and customers. • Served on special projects such as a team created to analyze the Organizational Climate Survey data presenting findings to the Directorate leadership.

• Headed the Conflict of Interest in Research Committee responsible for reviewing all financial disclosures, and investigating allegations of misconduct in science. Served on various UT-System committees to conduct policy evaluation/formulation and streamline compliance training for nine Academic Universities and six Health Institutions.• Gathered and analyzed sources of factual information used in creating monitoring plans to manage non-compliance issues including separation of duties, public disclosure, financial account reconciliation, divestiture of outside interests, and program restructuring. • Used advanced skills in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communication when conducting investigations of misconduct in science allegations. Utilized conflict resolution techniques to interact in highly-charged, emotional situations due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations. • Served as the lead subject matter expert (SME) in the implementation of an electronic (web-based) financial disclosure system leading to a 30% increase in financial compliance reporting. Also worked on a team focused on the implementation of a University-wide, electronic, approval process for grants and contracts significantly improving operational efficiency.

- Managed the daily operations of the UTSA Culture & Policy Institute including two research data labs and a telephone survey research center. Reviewed proposed projects to determine research data requirements and scheduled the use of research center services and equipment accordingly. Restructured programs and negotiated contractual adjustments resulting in the continuation of funding for several major federal projects and collaborative agreements and an increase of funding to the Institute by 35% in one year.- Served on multi-disciplinary teams writing grant proposals in response to RFPs from federal/ government and philanthropic organizations. Specialized in budget justifications and preparing scopes of work (SOW). Managed grants and contracts from pre-award to post-award functions including of close-out reports to various federal agencies. Conducted an analysis of existing programs and operational priorities and adjusted staff assignments accordingly. .- Developed assessments and evaluations of contract performance for multiple research and scholarship programs, and several collaborative agreements, running consecutively and entirely with extramural funding.- Conducted oral presentations/training to University faculty/staff on institutional policies, ethical considerations, and regulatory mandates. Participated in budget discussions with internal administrators, community partners and with Federal agencies in Washington, D.C.

- Led multiple grant projects funded by the federal government and private organizations including the hiring and supervision of five full-time staff members and over a dozen student researchers. Developed standard office administrative procedures (SOPs) in relation to job duties for administrative assistants, program coordinators and several student-workers. - University Project Lead on a two-year HUD construction project building a Child Development Center in collaboration with the San Antonio Independent School District which involved contract administration, procurement, coordinating with state and federal historic preservation agencies, inspections, space management and alterations, and budget monitoring. - Used quantitative and qualitative techniques to gather and analyzed data on several local, national and international research projects used in presentations at research conferences and to acquire additional research funding.- Guided the research community on all phases of extramural funding including identification of funding sources, pre-award proposal and budget development, and post-award program management and accounting and close-outs. - Presented papers on research findings at academic conferences and reported on the status of grant projects to federal funding agencies in Washington D.C. including the status of budgetary allocations, expenditures and other quantitative/qualitative data.