2011 artist-architect resume keith Holt

1. KEITH F. HOLT
ARTIST AND ARCHITECT
6517 Ridgeview Drive Licensed Architect
Clarkston, Michigan 48346 State of Michigan
Phone: 248-804-4913 NCARB Certification
E-mail: kholt8032@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/keithfholt
CAREER STATEMENT
A lifetime of broad art and architecture interests and training manifests itself in a foundation of
knowledge and ability in design, visual composition, graphic arts, oil and acrylic painting, drawing, color
theory, ceramics and a historical understanding of art and architecture and its role in society.
I am also, by profession, a senior level Licensed Architect with a well rounded, broad base of
professional knowledge and experience, capable of performing in a variety of roles and functions to
contribute to the management, technical and design success of a project.
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Architecture:
• Leader of multi-discipline project teams in the production of contract documents and specifications
for a variety of project types.
• Experienced in working closely with on-site field personnel and office staff in construction
monitoring and prompt resolution of construction issues in order to maintain project schedules.
• Served as Owner’s Representative for a large national retailer responsible for management of
contracted A/E firms to provide construction documents for various store facilities throughout the
country. Requested proposals, negotiated fees and wrote contracts for services with numerous A/E
firms around the country.
• Experienced in securing plan approvals from building officials and jurisdictions from around the
country. Experienced and knowledgeable in code interpretation and application
• Knowledgeable in production techniques and methods to bring contract documents to completion
under budget and within time frames for completion.
• Extensive experience in the development of contract documents, including accuracy of details,
maintaining design intent, interdisciplinary coordination, code conformance, project discipline
budget control and resolution of construction field issues and questions.
• Career experience in a wide range of building types including retail, commercial, low rise multi-
family residential, industrial, research and development laboratories and offices, government
facilities and high-rise residential condominiums and hotels.
Painting:
• Accomplished oil and acrylic painter with extensive training in painting media, composition and
color theory.
• Oil and acrylic paintings exhibited in various venues.
Graphic Arts:
• Knowledgeable in visual composition, positive/negative space and color utilization.
• Creator of a series of high quality holiday cards in years past.
• Excellent sign maker with a significant understanding of font types and visual composition.
Drawing:

2. • Accomplished and skilled in drawing techniques and media including pencil, pen and ink, charcoal
and pastels.

3. KEITH F. HOLT
ARCHITECTURAL CAREER HISTORY
Habitat for Humanity, Oakland County, Michigan 05/2009 - presently
Volunteer Architect
Hamilton-Anderson Associates, Detroit, Michigan 07/2005 - 11/2008
Senior Project Architect
Giffels Inc. Southfield, Michigan 04/1996 - 05/2005
Project Architect/Architectural Group Leader
Kmart Corporation, Troy, Michigan 11/1990 - 031996
Project Manager/Senior Group Leader
SSOE Inc. Flint/Troy, Michigan 07/1977 - 11/1990
Project Architect
Conde Inc. El Paso, Texas 06/1976 - 07/1977
Architectural Designer
EDUCATION
Architecture:
• Bachelor of Architecture professional degree, Arizona State University.
Art training:
• Arizona State University: oil and acrylic painting, interior design, design communications and art
history.
• Mott Community College: Drawing, Painting, 2 dimensional design, art history.
• Olivet College summer art workshops: Drawing, painting.
• Flint Southwestern HS: general art studies, technical and architectural drafting.
• Flint Institute of Arts: oil and acrylic painting, watercolor painting, color theory, drawing theory,
stoneware and ceramics.
RELEVANT SOFTWARE SKILLS
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and Powerpoint
• Sketchup
• Autocad
• Microstation
• Buzzsaw professional construction management and file sharing system
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND INTERESTS
• American Institute of Architects, AIA Michigan, Past president, AIA Flint Chapter
• Licensed Architect by profession. Art and architecture historian, artist, graphic designer and
photographer by interests.
• NCARB Certification. (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards)
• Participant in an architectural design competition sponsored by the AIA Flint Chapter for
renovation and reuse ideas for an abandoned high-rise building in downtown Flint. (2010-2011)
• Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, Mi., providing architectural services on
an as needed basis.

4. • Entrant in a design competition, sponsored by the Flint Chapter, AIA to provide ideas for the
renovation and reuse of an abandoned high-rise building in downtown Flint.