Heather Jordan
Upland,IN
Summary
Creative professional prepared for roles requiring artistic vision, execution, and education. Known for making large scale impactful artwork on paper and small wearables in silver, with a history in glass work and public art education. Works well with a collaborative team, easily adapting to change.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist/Solderer
Heidi J Hale Designs
Muncie, IN
07.2019 - Current
- Design custom artwork for clients, helping to meet their creative vision.
- Silversmithing skills including soldering, cutting, filing, stone setting, and finishing.
- Spearheaded design processes to be used in daily production and increase product quality.
- Initiated photoshop and design processes for photo editing and file compatibility with EZCAD.
- Operate EZCAD with a 100w fiber optic laser; engraving, cutting, and editing.
- Main artist working with precious metal clay (PMC) in silver and bronze. Wet to dry processes, firing, and finishing,
- Program and operate kiln: Paragon kiln.
- Paint temporary custom storefront murals for city wide events.
Contracted Instructor
Arts Place
Portland, IN
04.2025 - Current
- Instructed Japanese style book binding
- Prepared student materials; interior papers and book covers.
- Collaborated with Arts Place staff on classroom layout and use of existing materials.
- Intended course in Coptic book binding, Fall 2025.
- Intended course in drop spinning wool, Fall 2025
Custom Framing Manager
Michaels Arts and Crafts
Muncie, IN
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Collaborated with clients to design displays that enhanced their art and work.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships.
- Increased sales in first year by 30%.
- Trained new employees on custom framing techniques, ensuring quality workmanship and consistency.
- Supervised daily operations of the custom framing department and broader store, delegating tasks efficiently among team members.
- Assisted customers in questions on fine art supplies.
- Taught evening classes on acrylic painting and drawing.
- Helped with store events and classes with children.
Contracted Instructor
Anderson Museum of Art
Anderson, IN
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Taught Drawing and Book Binding to adults and middle school/high school age kids.
- Developed classes up to four weeks long for adults and young adults.
- Assisted in Girl Scout badge events-an evening event for around 100 girls from various troops to earn 3 badges through museum activities, following Girl Scout guidelines.
- Volunteered as a front desk greeter, patrons were greeted and registered.
- Watched over current exhibitions.
- Performed clerical work for the museum staff.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN08-2025
Skills
- Drawing, oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, metals/silversmithing, glass, textile production (spinning, dyeing, sewing, knitting, and crochet), book binding, and print making Teaching and class design
Awards
Figures of Speech Exhibition, 2016. Anderson Museum of Art, First Prize.
Ball State Student Exhibition, 2015. First Prize.
Ball State Student Exhibition, 2014. Nina Marshall Award.
Ball State Student Exhibition, 2014. Muncie Artists League Guild Award
Ball State Student Exhibition, 2013. Nina Marshall Award.
Accomplishments
2021 Show opening for custom storefront mural for Heidi J Hale Designs.
2017 Muncie Art Award Nomination- nominated for historical portraits made for the Delaware County Historical Society.
2014 Artist Talk for Muncie Artist Guild Award.
Timeline
Contracted Instructor
Arts Place
04.2025 - Current
Artist/Solderer
Heidi J Hale Designs
07.2019 - Current
Custom Framing Manager
Michaels Arts and Crafts
05.2017 - 06.2019
Contracted Instructor
Anderson Museum of Art
06.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing
Ball State University