Jessica McLeod
1845 E. Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062
jessicamcleodstudio@gmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
Bachelors of Art, Sculpture expected graduation May 2009

Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Candidate for Bachelors of Science, Pre-Med Program 2003-2005

SEMESTERS ABROAD

University of Dallas, Due Santi Campus, Due Santi, Italy Jan – April 2007

Oriel College, Oxford University, Oxford, England Sept –Dec 2004

HONORS

Deans List, 2003-2009
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Fraternity (Junior Year Acceptance)
Hearst Scholarship, University of Dallas, 2008
President’s Scholarship, University of Dallas, 2005
Academic Achievement Scholarships, Carthage College, 2003
National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist, 2003

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Sculpture Studio Assistant, University of Dallas, Irving, TX Jan 2009 – Present
Maintain sculpture studio

Ceramic studio Assistant, University of Dallas, Irving, TX Jan – Dec 2008
Responsible for making and maintaining clay for Ceramics classes

Shop Assistant, Alecom Metal Works, Irving, TX May – August 2008
Various metal finishing techniques in mild steel, stainless, and aluminum
Experience in MIG and TIG welding
Working knowledge operating punch, sheer, break press machines
Basic machinist skills
Forklift driving experience (6-ton)

Camp Counselor, Lutherdale Bible Camp, East Troy, WI May – August 2005
Responsible for supervising seven campers, 22 hours a day, 6 days a week. Youths

range from K-12. Led arts and crafts, team building activities, and high and low ropes

courses for 40+ campers at a time.

EXHIBITIONS

2009 “Departmental Activities”, Upper Gallery, University of Dallas Irving, Texas
2008 “Synopsis”, Upper Gallery, University of Dallas Irving, Texas
2008 “Coverings”, Thompson Loggia, University of Dallas Irving, Texas
2008 Cover Art in University Scholar, University of Dallas Academic Publication
2005 Creative Arts Competition, Finalist, Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Metal Fabrication and Metal Finishing
Basic woodworking
Plaster and Resin Casting
Digital Photography and Photoshop
Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
Wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics
Electric, Raku, and Gas kiln operation
Hand-Craft Fabric Techniques
Basic Painting
Figure Drawing
Journalistic Writing

ACTIVITIES

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity November 2008
University of Dallas Chapter
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Fraternity, April 2008
University of Dallas Chapter, Junior member initiation
Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity
Carthage College Chapter
University Scholar, University of Dallas Academic Publication,
Art Director September 2008 – Present
Publications in University of Dallas Newspaper 2005-2009
Ultimate Frisbee Club, PR Manager September 2009 – Present

Youth Group Co-Leader, St. Ann’s Catholic Parish Sept 2004 – April 2005