1. CORY E. HOFF
6205 Lawton Ave. │ Las Vegas, NV 89017
(619) 933-3296 │ cory92366@gmail.com
PROJECT MANAGER
Highly skilled construction project manager with 25 years of electrical experience and over 13 years of expertise
overseeing all phases of multi million-dollar construction projects, repairs, and maintenance for government and private
sector clients. Experience with effective team management, building site safety and efficiency, and facilities management.
Solid work ethic and demonstrable commitment to completing the job on schedule and on budget.
A R E A S O F K E Y E X P E R T I S E
 Naval Ship Repair and Construction
 Process Control Procedures
 Structural Upgrades
 Continuous Process Improvement
 Computer Proficient
 Client Management
 Budget Development
 Lean Six Sigma
 Microsoft Office Suite
 Collaborative Team Work
 Project Cost Reduction
 Electric Engineering
PR O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
GENERAL DYNAMICS, NATIONAL STEEL & SHIP BUILDING COMPANY, San Diego, CA Jul. 1995 – Sep. 2015
Ship Manager 1, May 2008 – Sep. 2015
Key Achievements:
 Reduced cycle time of repeat ship alterations by 40%. Increased first-time quality of repeat ship alterations by
90%.
 Managed budgets of up to $185 million on projects lasting up to two years. Negotiated change orders with clients
and government personnel.
 Ensured that day-to-day operations functioned smoothly by managing over 185 emails and 75-150 phone calls a
day.
 Oversaw the work of 12 Area Managers, Estimators, Budget Analysts, Inspectors, Subcontractors, and Trade
Supervisors.
 Provided daily progress reports to shipyard upper management, Navy personnel, and indirectly, to the President
of the United States.
Key Projects:
 Created a detailed emergency schedule and plan for the repair, removal, and replacement of damaged electrical
cabling on USS George Washington after a fire broke out en route to Japan.
 Developed a method to provide an entire ship with temporary electrical power while contractors upgraded and
tested the ship’s generators and switchboards. Completed this project 4 different times on 4 different ships.
 Managed the planning and execution of four $100-$185 million LSD Amphibious Mid-Life Upgrade projects for
the US Navy. This project included upgrading all engineering electrical operating systems, upgrading diesel
engines for compatibility with new generators, upgrading all air conditioning plants, weapons systems, guns,
radars, antennas, galleys and food services equipment, and berthing hotel facilities.
Area Manager 1 and 2, Feb. 2002 – May 2008
Key Achievements:
 Reduced turn over failure rate by 90% by developing compartment completion plan that ensured quality
assurance and client satisfaction. Trained junior managers to utilize this completion plan.
 Reduced labor costs by developing and implementing a work site logistic plan using MS Excel and PowerPoint
that provided the location and key support services for skilled tradespeople and subcontractors, the location of

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vital equipment, and material routes to and from the job site. This plan was distributed to all workers to ensure
efficiency.
A D D I T I O N A L P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN (Sun City Replacement Windows LLC), Las Vegas, NV June 2016 – Oct 2016
Production Specialist
GENERAL DYNAMICS, NATIONAL STEEL & SHIP BUILDING COMPANY, San Diego, CA Jul. 1995 – Feb. 2002
Electrical Production Foreman, Mar. 2000 – Feb. 2002
Journeyman Marine Electrical Technician, May 1999 – Mar. 2000
Journeyman Marine Electrician, Jul. 1995 – May 1999
AMPHENOL INTERCONNECT PRODUCTS, Colorado Springs, CO Feb. 1994 – May 1995
Lead Electrical Assembler and Maintenance Technician
NATIONAL STEEL & SHIP BUILDING COMPANY, San Diego, CA Mar. 1993 – Dec. 1993
Journeyman Marine Electrician
UNITED STATES NAVY, USS Oldendorf DD-972, San Diego, CA Mar. 1989 – Mar. 1993
Interior Communications Electrician Petty Officer 3rd
Class (E-4)
A C C O L A D E S & E D U C A T I O N
Awarded letter of recognition by the Commanding Officer of the USS George Washington for timely completion of
emergency repairs.
United States Navy Certificates
Savin Photo Copier “C” school—August 1992
Stabilized Glide Slope Indicator “C” school (aircraft landing aid)—April 1992
Interior Communication Electrician “A” school—December 1989
General Dynamics NASSCO Certificates
30-hour OSHA safety course—Aug. 2011
Semi-annual Tagout / Lockout training—1995 to 2002
Multi-pin connector assembling—Aug. 1999
Cable & cableway—Oct. 1995
Blueprint reading—May 1993