Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS

Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager at McCrory Construction, LLC

  • Education

    • R.B. Stall High School

      1990 - 1994
      High School

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society Bicentennial Team Band French Club

    • Charleston Southern University

      1994 - 1995
      Chemical Engineering
    • Trident Technical College

      1996 - 1998
      Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
  • Experience

    • Bon Secours St Francis Med Ctr

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
      8th Floor Unit Clerk
    • County Electric Supply Inc.

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Accounts Payable
    • H.R. Allen, Inc.

      Aug 1998 - May 2006
      Accounts Receivable Manager

      Administrative branch for electrical/mechanical engineer with 500 employees and $8,000,000 dollar projectsFull charge processing of all accounts receivable and collectionsManaged all vendor quotes, contracts, change orders, schedules, insurance, and collectionsMonthly budget reports and expense analysisSubstitute for weekly payroll processingAnnual Audit PreparationTrained and managed front desk staff

    • Landmark Construction Company, Inc.

      May 2006 - Aug 2008
      Office Manager/Assistant Project Manager

      Satellite branch for sitework contractor with 30 field employees and 3 million dollar projectsFull charge processing of all accounts receivable and payablePrepare payroll for forwarding to main office check processingManaged all vendor meetings/quotes/contracts/insurance/schedules/deliveries/paymentsMonthly budget and expense analysisTrained and managed office and field employeesHandled employee issues such as verbal and written action forms/termination/hiring

    • Boys & Girls Clubs of America

      Feb 2009 - Nov 2009
      Accounting Clerk

      Non-Profit Administrative Office responsible for 7 locationsFull charge processing of all payablesManaged all vendor quotes, insurance, schedules, and paymentsSubstitute for weekly payroll processingAdministrative assistance for all location directorsUp-keep board meeting recordsAnnual Audit Preparation

    • South Carolina National Safety Council

      Dec 2009 - May 2013
      Programs Director

      Oversee the Training Calendar Safety Courses to ensure their success and growth statewide. Training Calendar Courses include OSHA, Workplace, Safety, Emergency Care, and Defensive Driving Programs for federal, state and local safety professionals.Manage staff in department to ensure their duties/goals are being metHandled employee issues such as verbal and written action form/termination/hiringAnnual Training Calendar scheduling/design; contract instructors, maintain registrationsPreparing materials/equipment for training course whether onsite or throughout SCMaintain database of course instructor/participants/safety professionalsMarketing safety programs by social media/direct mail/maintain email marketing listsCompiles detail reports outlining current trends of course participation/revenuesMonthly presentations to all directors/staff highlighting program trends/accomplishments/goalsVisibility and Perception to include Branding for the organization and programsMaintaining a high level of customer service satisfaction with federal/state/local safety organizations and leadersWork directly with other management staff to ensure program goals align with the mission and vision of the South Carolina National Safety CouncilDesign/update Safety Manual and Office Procedure Manual for all staff responsibilities Show less

    • China Construction America of SC, Inc.

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2016
      Senior Project Coordinator

      Review and process vendor quotes, contracts, change orders, schedules and insuranceFamiliarize with project specifications for all documents requirementsProject close out documentation preparation and compilingCompile Monthly AIA Payment Application to ownerReview Monthly AIA payment Application from subcontractorsSupervisor to Project Coordinator(s)Archive project documentationPlan and specification ordering and distributionMaintain a high level of customer service and communication with project teamCompile General Condition Quotes prior to bid processDBE Bid documentation and requirements; federal, state and municipalitiesSafety and Worker’s Compensation claim representativeField equipment inventory implementation and accountabilityCPR/AED certified Show less

    • McCrory Construction, LLC

      Mar 2016 - now
      • Project Manager

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Assistant Project Manager

        Jun 2019 - Jul 2023
      • Project Administrator

        Mar 2016 - Jun 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Construction Industry Specialist

      NEF - NAWIC Education Foundation
      Jan 2021
    • Construction Bookkeeping Technician

      NEF - NAWIC Education Foundation
      Apr 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Construction Industry Technician

      NEF - NAWIC Education Foundation
      Jun 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • Pediatric and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

      National Safety Council
      Apr 2016
    • Emerging Managers Institute

      FMI
      Jun 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Procore Certified: Associate

      Procore Technologies
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Project Manager Academy

      FMI
      Dec 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
      Executive Spotlight Award "Building Future of NAWIC" NAWIC National Aug 2019 http://nawiccolumbia.org/uncategorized/nawic-national-executive-spotlight-award/
    • Awarded to Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
      NAWIC Recruiter NAWIC National Jun 2019
    • Awarded to Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
      South Atlantic Region Member of the Year 2019 NAWIC South Atlantic Region April 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
      South Atlantic Region Top Recruiter 2018 NAWIC South Atlantic Region October 1, 2018
    • Awarded to Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
      Member of the Year NAWIC Chapter #113 Columbia, SC Aug 2017
    • Awarded to Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
      South Atlantic Region Member of the Year 2017 NAWIC South Atlantic Region April 1, 2017
    • Awarded to Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
      Spouse of the Year SC Law Enforcement Network #14 Jun 2006
  • Volunteer Experience

    • volunteer

      Issued by Law Enforcement Officer Wives South Carolina on May 2004
      Law Enforcement Officer Wives South CarolinaAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Member

      Issued by National Association of Women in Construction on Jan 2015
      National Association of Women in ConstructionAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Chapter #113 Columbia, SC Immediate Past President, Career Awareness/Annual Sponsorship Committee

      Issued by National Association of Women in Construction on Oct 2020
      National Association of Women in ConstructionAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Walk Like MADD Event Committee Member

      Issued by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on Jan 2014
      Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)Associated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Chapter 113 Director & Membership Co-Chair

      Issued by National Association of Women in Construction on Oct 2016
      National Association of Women in ConstructionAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Chapter 113 Vice President & Career Awareness Committee

      Issued by National Association of Women in Construction on Oct 2017
      National Association of Women in ConstructionAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Chapter 113 President Elect, Membership, Annual Sponsorship & Career Awareness Committee Chair

      Issued by National Association of Women in Construction on Oct 2018
      National Association of Women in ConstructionAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Regional Membership Chair & Leadership Taskforce

      Issued by NAWIC South Atlantic Region on Oct 2017
      NAWIC South Atlantic RegionAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Chapter #113 Columbia, SC President

      Issued by National Association of Women in Construction on Oct 2019
      National Association of Women in ConstructionAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Construction Repair Volunteer

      Issued by Home Works of America on Apr 2019
      Home Works of AmericaAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS
    • Women Build Committee & Construction Volunteer

      Issued by Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity on May 2017
      Central South Carolina Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS