CHRISTOPHER N.

DOCHNEY, PP, AICP

402 Sixth Avenue, Apt. #11, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

678-525-4624

cdochney@gmail.com

SUMMARY

Extensive understanding of connections between land use planning, transportation,

community development, and the environment; strong background in urban design
principles and spatial analysis; experience in oral, written, and visual communication
techniques.

EDUCATION

Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP)

Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and
Public Policy, New Brunswick, NJ
Concentration in Environmental and Physical Planning;
Outstanding Student Service Award

2011

Bachelors of Science in Sociology (BS)

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia
Concentration in Medical Sociology and Minor in Geography

2009

Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch)

Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia

2008

CAREER HISTORY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Senior Planner, Heyer, Gruel & Associates Red Bank, NJ

Interim Director of Department of Planning and Redevelopment for the

City of Asbury Park, NJ

Served as project manager and lead writer of the 2014 comprehensive

master plan for the City of Paterson, NJ.

Completed professional reviews for development projects throughout

the State of New Jersey on behalf of Planning and Zoning Boards.

Provided expert testimony in the field of land use planning for Planning
and Zoning Boards in the state of New Jersey

Associate Planner, Heyer, Gruel & Associates Red Bank, NJ

Completed a conceptual urban design for a 200+ acre corridor

revitalization project in East Windsor, NJ.

Completed a conceptual design and site plan for ten strategic sites
within a neighborhood Redevelopment Area in the City of Burlington NJ.

Teaching Assistant, Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

Assisted Professor Anton Nelessen in teaching introductory urban

design principles and techniques to graduate-level planning students.

Lead workshops in basic computer graphics and drafting programs to

facilitate effective communication of design concepts.

Writing Tutor, Plangere Writing Center, Rutgers University New

Brunswick, NJ

Tutored students in creative writing, expository writing, and

business/technical writing.

Tutored English as a Second Language (ESL) students.

2012-present

2011-2012

2011

2009-2011

Environmental Planning Intern, The Land Conservancy of New

Jersey Boonton, NJ

Cataloged and mapped all existing open space and farmland preserved
in New Jersey by The Land Conservancy since 1996.

Designed and produced interactive web map displaying images and

descriptions of all 260+ properties preserved by The Land Conservancy.

Assisted with identifying grant opportunities and drafting Federal, State,

and private foundation grant proposals for open space, recreation, and
farmland preservation.

Assisted with writing and editing of Farmland Preservation Plans, and

Open Space and Recreation Plans for communities in Morris, Sussex,
and Warren Counties.

Intern Planning and Zoning Administrator, City of Acworth, Georgia

Oversaw design and site plan review process regarding zoning

compliance of proposed development projects within the City.

Assisted with the completion of impact statement reports on new

development for use by the Planning and Zoning Board and Board of
Alderman.

Intern Architect, EGAD Design Group Acworth, GA

Produced construction drawings, presentation graphics, and contract

documents using AutoCAD and Revit.

Coordinated architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural,

and civil engineering drawings between architects, engineers, and
contractors.

Oversaw application for and reception of building permits.

2009-2010

2009

2006-2008

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office products
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
AutoCAD, Revit
Google Earth,
Sketch-Up
ArcGIS, Arc Map
SPSS data analysis software

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Institute of Certified Planners, 2013-present

Licensed Professional Planner in the State of New Jersey, 2012-present
Member, American Planning Association, 2009-present

PUBLICATIONS

Dochney, Christopher and Gharipour, Mohammed. The Use of Light as a Modifier in

Kahns Kimbell Museum. Searching For America: Essays in Art and Architecture.
Ed. Robert Sheardy. Cambridge University Press. 2006. Pgs. 156-163

Dochney, Christopher and Gharipour, Mohammed. World Trade Center Plans. One
Day in History: The Days that Changed the World; September 11, 2001. Ed. Rodney
P. Carlisle. Harper Collins Press. 2007. Pgs. 223-227.