Profile

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 and work. 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

I am seeking a position within an architecture firm that values individual design abilities, while working in 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 the design process.

I am particularly drawn to firms that prioritize both client experience and internal team dynamics. I admire practices that have grown through strong relationships internally, through collaborative design and documentation efforts, and externally, by earning the trust of clients 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 want 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 cultural identity of our communities and destinations.

The design and planning processes is an exciting opportunity to bridge natural and built systems—creating spaces where people 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 DiplomaButte Central Catholic High School
Completed:Jumpstart ProgramMontana 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 AssociateU.S. Green Building Council
Recipient:University Graduate GrantThe Design School Arizona State University
Recipient:K.K. Herberger Scholarship The Design School Arizona State University
Completed: Emerging Leader TrackCenter for Leadership Development The University of Montana
Recipient: J.E. Corette ScholarshipSchool of Business Administration The University of Montana 
Recipient: Member of the YearMissoula 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.