PERSONAL PROFILE
I envision my role as a community architect—one who thoughtfully balances private, commercial, and civic projects to create meaningful, connected spaces. My goal is to design environments that are intentional, optimistic, and in harmony with both natural and built environments. 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.
+ Dan O’Neill
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
Presently, 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 balances rigor and creativity, where a culture of respect and camaraderie drives design.
My main goal is to pass the A.R.E. and become a licensed architect. So I am searching for a firm that prioritizes licensure and professional credentials and could provide access to resources and hours necessary to pass within 18 months of employment.
I am drawn to firms that prioritize both client experience and internal team dynamics. I admire practices that have grown through strong internal relationships, collaborative design and documentation efforts, while earning the trust of clients and external partners through thoughtful design solutions and a clear understanding of constraints.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- U.S. Green Building Council – LEED Green Associate
- Autodesk Revit Certified Professional (In Process)
DEFINING QUALITIES
- I am independent and moderate.
- I am part urbanist and part environmentalist.
- 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.
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. I believe architecture is not just a discipline of aesthetics and structure, but a collaborative, civic-minded practice that influences the sustainability, livability, and identity of our homes, communities and destinations.
The design and planning processes is an exciting opportunity to bridge natural and built systems while creating 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.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
I bring experience as a business owner who consistently delivers 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 purpose and precision. Skilled in task planning and project coordination, I’m adept at creating timelines and organizing workflows to keep teams aligned and projects moving forward.
I strive to balance professional growth and creative development with an active lifestyle that includes travel, live music, sports, and cultural events. These experiences keep me engaged and inspire my perspective as a designer.
EDUCATION
| 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 School | |
| Completed: | Jumpstart Program | Montana Tech of The University of Montana |
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.
- I can accurately calculate material quantities and practice job cost management.
HONORS and ACHIEVEMENTS
| Certificate: | LEED Green Associate | U.S. Green Building Council | |
| Recipient: | University Graduate Grant | The Design School | Arizona State University |
| Recipient: | K.K. Herberger Scholarship | The Design School | Arizona State University |
| Completed: | Emerging Leader Track | Center for Leadership Development | The University of Montana |
| Recipient: | J.E. Corette Scholarship | School of Business Administration | The University of Montana |
| Recipient: | Member of the Year | Missoula Kiwanis Club | |
| Appointed: | Planning Board | Butte-Silver Bow, Chief Executive | |
| Participant: | NYLC | Washington, D.C. |
CIVIC and INDUSTRY
I am currently an active member of AIA as an Associate. I have achieved a LEED Green Associate certification through USGBC and am working towards LEED AP.
I have past involvement with The Montana Nursery and Landscape Association, AMTOPP, Missoula County Flagship Program, and The Kiwanis Organization (Key Club, Circle K, and Kiwanis).
I have participated in The National Exchange Club Field of Honor as a volunteer. More recently, I have volunteered with HandsON Greater Phoenix (2021), Tempe Festival of the Arts (2021-2025), Tempe Blooms (2024) and The Montana Folk Festival (2021-2024).
I have attended conventions for MNLA, AMTOPP, The Pool, Spa and Patio Expo, The World of Concrete, and International Builders Show and participated in various training seminars.