DAVID J. HOFFMAN
***** ****** ● Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461
708-***-**** ● *****.*********@*****.***
Dexterous environmental project management professional with over 10 years’ experience
consistently elevating volume for national and international companies. Develops new
business, mentors peers, performs cost analysis, and designs projects to maximize sales
and ensure lasting client relationships. Exceeds highest goals and implements events to
educate and enrich customer base.
●Certified Aquatics Operator (CPO) ● Technical Document Preparation ●
Training/Development ● Peer Leadership ● Product Education/Training ● Communication
● Client Relations ● Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B ● Certified Teams Challenge
Course Facilitator ● Computer Aided Design (CAD) ●Heavy Machinery Operator ● Read
and Prepare Blueprints and Architectural Design Drafts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FENTON’S CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS, Homewood, Illinois: November 2007 –
Present
Serving the Chicago area and suburbs for over 40 years, Fenton’s is a full service custom
window treatment company. From initial measuring and design ideas to installation and
service, the company specializes in hardwood interior shutters and draperies.
Project Manager
Prospecting for future business and maintaining current accounts. Management of client
relationships, new business, customer service, sales and installation of custom products.
Follow through with clients after project completion, service and additional sales.
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT, Glen Ellyn, Illinois: June 2005 – December 2007
Located 25 miles West of Chicago, The Glen Ellyn Park District serves approximately
27,000 residents with 31 parks, 4 Recreation Facilities and 1 aquatic facility.
Capital Projects Manager
Managed long term capital projects including enhancement of owned properties,
investments, preventative maintenance schedules and internal business for parks and
facilities. Directly oversaw and managed park maintenance, park planning and park
construction.
YORK CENTER PARK DISTRICT, Lombard, Illinois: March 2003 – June 2005
Located in Lombard, The York Center Park District serves its 4,000 residents with 7 parks,
including 2 lakes and 1 recreation facility.
Superintendent of Parks and Facilities
Responsible for horticultural maintenance and business supervision. Oversaw programs
and maintenance activities, managed short and long term budget and strategic park
recreation projects. Developed strategy and policy for business and enterprise
management, external communications, and community involvement. Responsible for
acquisition of new land through grant research and preparation.
KTI ENVIROMENTAL GROUP/CASELLA WASTE SYSTEM, Ford Heights, Illinois:
October 1999 – November 2001
As a tire recycling power facility, KTI is one of four of its kind throughout the United States.
The company recycled used tires to produce a fuel which in turn was used to power a 23
megawatt facility. Additionally, KTI produced a material known as “crumb rubber” used in
asphalt and safety surface production. Subsidiaries of KTI include a waste to power
facility, a glass recycling facility and a timber to energy facility.
Environmental Manager and Safety Coordinator
Environmental Manager of projects for four major processing and production facilities: Tire
Energy Power Plant, Cryogenic Tire Processing Plant, and two Recycling Facilities.
Ensured compliance with environmental health and safety and industrial hygiene
regulations on federal and local levels. Established and implemented EPA/OSHA training
directives, improving plant efficiency and workflow.
SARASOTA COUNTY DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Sarasota, Florida:
August 1998 – October 1999
Sarasota County Division of Natural Resources monitors protects and conserves its air,
water and land with a focus on maintaining and improving its natural systems. The county
strives to maintain good air quality, clean water and diverse habitats while providing
appropriate public access.
Environmental Specialist II
Promoted from Pollution Control Specialist within 6 months. Performed inspections and
pollution analysis, containment, and wastewater treatment procedures. Lab sample
collection of county water resources. Coordinated petroleum tank and substance
handling, LUST, TACO, and Phase I/II/II report writing.
EDUCATION
BS in Botany/Environmental Science 1996, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL
Emergency Medical Technician B 2011, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL