MANDY WARD
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Highly motivated aviation executive with a strong background in aviation law for twelve years as well as five years in real estate law. Ability to successfully work independently while also managing a team. Strong communication skills and a critical thinker that is able to solve problems quickly. Knowledgeable of FAA practices and has worked on base as a contractor in the Registry Department.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, FAA Operations
Gilchrist Aviation Law, P.C.
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2014 - Current
- Prepare legal documents in order to assist clients with purchasing and selling aircraft, such as abstracting and title work for aircraft, engines and propellers, preparing lien memorandums and filing opinions for clients, maintaining good communication with clients
- Work remotely and managed a team at the FAA in the Registry Department for ten years by retrieving and reviewing records from the FAA database system, prepare and file registration documents, security agreements, trusts, LLC/POA, provide certificates and legal documents to clients for departure of aircraft
- Manage a team of legal assistants including training, scheduling, quarterly reviews and meetings, enhanced productivity by implementing new procedures
- Complete daily and weekly expense reports, daily billing and invoicing clients
- Facilitated training sessions to elevate team skills and knowledge base
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting documents and completing transactions in a timely manner
Education
General Studies -
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK01-2005
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Comprehensive research skills
- Managing teams
- High level of professionalism
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Legal document preparation
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Manager, FAA Operations
Gilchrist Aviation Law, P.C.
05.2014 - Current
General Studies -
Rogers State University