Architecture should be both purposeful and poetic. My design intent is to create built environments and spaces that respond to context with clarity and care, are uplifting, and in remain in harmony with nature. I approach each project with sensitivity to light, sound, and atmosphere; recognizing their influence on how people live, work and play. With attention to craft, I integrate passive and active systems seamlessly into the architecture, while considering materials, circulation, and spatial relationships that shape experience and interaction. Thoughtfully composed details and expressive features serve as quiet moments of discovery.
+ Dan O’Neill
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
I am seeking a position within an architecture firm that values individual design abilities, while providing a collaborative design setting that is open to an inventive and innovative spirit and encourages professional growth. My ideal studio environment is balanced and creative, where camaraderie drives design evolution and the finished project is embraced and celebrated by the design and construction teams.
A professional goal is to pass the A.R.E. and become a licensed architect. I am searching for a firm that prioritizes licensure and professional credentials and could provide access to resources and hours necessary to pass exam, while providing opportunities to work on engaging projects. I am drawn to firms that prioritize internal team dynamics and the client experience. I admire practices that have grown through strong relationships, earning the trust of clients and external partners through thoughtful design solutions.
DEFINING QUALITIES
- I plan to be an optimist; ultimately, I am a realist.
- I balance the need for capital with a desire for art.
- I represent the socioeconomics of a mining town.
- I am mindful of the American and world economy.
- I am christian, yet relate to a humanistic position.
- I am logically balanced and politically moderate.
PERSONAL and PROFESSIONAL VALUES
I returned to graduate school in order to engage more deeply with the interconnected roles of architects, civic leaders, developers, and contractors in shaping the built environment. Architecture is a civic-minded practice that influences the sustainability, livability, and identity of our homes, schools, work environments, communities and travel destinations, and all other places that we gather for a purpose. The design and planning processes is an exciting opportunity create spaces to live, work, and gather with meaning and intention. I value thoughtful, context-sensitive design that enhances everyday experiences and contributes to the long-term resilience of place.
I continually refine my workflow to align design options and experiences with the evolving demands of the profession. I enjoy all types of design opportunities, at any scale.
B U S I N E S S E X P E R I E N C E
I bring experience as a business owner and operator. I manage teams that consistently deliver safe and successful projects, on time and within established parameters. I value clear communication, active listening, and the ability to articulate ideas and goals with a purpose. Skilled in task planning and project coordination, I’m adept at creating timelines and organizing workflows to keep teams aligned and projects moving forward.
E D U C A T I O N
| Graduate: | Master of Architecture | Arizona State University | |
| Graduate: | B.S. Business Administration | The University of Montana, Missoula | |
| Graduate: | High School Diploma | Butte Central Catholic High | |
| Completed: | Jumpstart Program | Montana Technological University |
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- I am familiar with different methods of estimating.
- I am proficient in the integrative design and sales process.
- I can produce profitable lump sum bids or time and material contracts.
- I can intelligently comprehend budgets, reports, and financial monitoring tools.
CIVIC and INDUSTRY
My Introduction & Resume provide further details about my engagements.