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Nicholas Copenhaver

Summary

As a former Army Special Operations Officer, I excel in identifying and resolving complex challenges in dynamic environments. My expertise lies in the strategic analysis of organizational and client-centric issues, fostering innovation through collaborative approaches. In my military career, I have developed, expanded, and overseen comprehensive training programs, demonstrating adept leadership in guiding Special Operations aviators towards achieving national strategic goals. My focus has always been on assembling exceptional teams, challenging conventional thinking, and rapidly integrating actionable insights. I am now eager to apply these skills in the financial services sector, aiming to drive organizational growth and client success through my proven ability to lead, innovate, and execute effectively.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Instructor Pilot | Operations Manager

160th SOAR (US Army)
11.2012 - Current
  • Planed and executed >200 joint rapid response missions around the globe in support of Presidential directives
  • Increased organizational capabilities through conceptualizing, budgeting, resourcing, coordinating, and supervising 24 large scale collective training exercises in remote locations around the world
  • Leading initiatives to align current flight planning software with advancing technology
  • Orchestrates complex aviation operations in stressful combat conditions throughout 15 combat deployments
  • Partnered to rewrite the Special Operations Blackhawk Training Manual, an industry wide training publication
  • Mentors and guides the training and development of 66 Special Operations helicopter pilots while maintaining a healthy and positive 'team first' culture.
  • Completed assessments of individual and organizational needs and adjusted training plans accordingly.

Helicopter Pilot | Mission Planner

101st Airborne Division (US Army)
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Planned, coordinated, and executed >100 complex aviation operations and evacuation of 22 combat casualties under fire in support of deployed American ground forces
  • Exceeded industry standards by achieving Pilot-in-Command within nine months, and flying > 600 combat hours
  • Initiated organizational change to a failing HAZMAT program, avoiding OSHA punitive actions to the company

Special Operations Combat Medic

75th Ranger Regiment (US Army)
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • 75th Ranger Medics oversee the medical treatment and evacuation of Ranger casualties from the front lines of combat
  • Planned medical contingencies and rendered medical care in over 300 combat missions over four combat deployments
  • Achieved multiple awards for leadership under fire and courageous acts in combat
  • Outpaced peers by graduating from the prestigious Army Ranger School - the most rigorous leadership training course in the military
  • Executed realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios
  • Briefed senior leaders on organizational readiness, equipment status, and medical concerns to enable sound decision making

Education

University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
05.2022

Norwich University
Northfield, VT
01.2018

The American College of Financial Services
King Of Prussia, PA
03.2025

Skills

  • Leading, Advising, and Coaching
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Strong Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Intellectual Curiosity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Listening Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Program Management
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • eMoney

Certification

eMoney

Hobbies

  • Finance Blogger: Founder and author of themoneychief.org, a personal finance blog dedicated to mentoring and educating on financial literacy. This platform represents my commitment to sharing valuable personal finance lessons and contributing positively to the lacking societal financial awareness.
  • Ice Hockey: An avid player in an adult league, ice hockey has sharpened my teamwork, strategic planning, and quick decision-making skills. It also demonstrates my dedication to physical fitness and continuous personal growth.
  • Fly Fishing: My preferred way to relax and decompress, fly fishing enhances my skills in patience, precision, and nature appreciation. It parallels the focus and calm needed in high-pressure professional settings and strengthens my aptitude for detailed, goal-oriented work.
  • Woodworking: A creative pursuit that exemplifies my attention to detail and commitment to project completion. Woodworking is both a creative outlet and a practical display of my problem-solving skills, underscoring my ongoing pursuit of learning and skill development.

Timeline

Lead Instructor Pilot | Operations Manager

160th SOAR (US Army)
11.2012 - Current

Helicopter Pilot | Mission Planner

101st Airborne Division (US Army)
01.2009 - 01.2012

Special Operations Combat Medic

75th Ranger Regiment (US Army)
01.2004 - 01.2009

University of Illinois

Norwich University

The American College of Financial Services

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