Jalen Merriweather
Memphis
Summary
Program Coordinator and youth development professional with experience spanning youth services, logistics operations, crisis support, community engagement, and technical maintenance. Strong communicator with expertise in workshop facilitation, program coordination, documentation, and multi-agency collaboration. Skilled in maintaining high standards of professionalism across nonprofit, government, logistics, and technical environments. Currently advancing technical expertise through the TCAT HVAC Technician Program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Program Coordinator
Save Our Sons and Daughters (SOSD), Memphis Urban League
Memphis
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinate youth and young adult development programs for ages 14-32.
- Conduct intake, assessments, and full case documentation.
- Facilitate workshops on leadership, job readiness, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.
- Provide crisis support and resource navigation.
- Communicate with parents, schools, and community partners.
- Train facilitators and maintain program quality across multiple sites.
- Manage gift card and material-goods distribution.
- Support event planning and program expansion.
- Contributed to writing the official SOSD Program Manual.
Logistics Support / Broker Trainee
Total Quality Logistics (TQL)
Memphis
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated freight movements and monitored shipments.
- Communicated with carriers and customers to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery details.
- Assisted with load scheduling, documentation, follow-up communication, and issue escalation.
- Demonstrated strong phone communication and rapid problem-solving.
Paid Intern
District 10 Commissioner's Office, Shelby County Government
Memphis
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted outreach, community research, and data verification.
- Supported community meetings, engagement events, and neighborhood program planning.
- Prepared administrative documents and drafted communications.
- Engaged with community leaders and residents professionally.
Life Skills & Job Etiquette Teacher
Memphis Urban League
Memphis
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Taught youth life skills, professionalism, and workplace behavior.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring and development support.
- Assisted with documentation, attendance tracking, and program reporting.
Youth Specialist Lead
Office of Youth Services - City of Memphis
Memphis
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Mentored youth in leadership and life-skills programming.
- Facilitated activities and ensured safe learning environments.
- Documented participation and coordinated program schedules.
- Built supportive relationships and modeled accountability.
Game Room Technician
Chuck E. Cheese
Memphis
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Repaired and maintained arcade machines.
- Assisted guests with troubleshooting issues.
- Performed inspections and preventive maintenance.
Apprentice Electrician
City of Memphis
Memphis
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Assisted licensed electricians with wiring, installations, and repairs.
- Reviewed blueprints and used diagnostic tools.
- Followed safety and electrical compliance standards.
Education
HVAC Technician Program -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
12.2025
High School Diploma -
East High School
01.2022
Business Administration - Management
Tennessee State University
Skills
- Youth Development
- Program Coordination
- Workshop Facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Documentation
- Community Partnerships
- Customer Service
- Logistics Coordination
- Data Tracking
- Event Support
- Electrical & Mechanical Basics
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) certification
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Save Our Sons and Daughters (SOSD), Memphis Urban League
02.2025 - 01.2026
Logistics Support / Broker Trainee
Total Quality Logistics (TQL)
11.2024 - 01.2025
Paid Intern
District 10 Commissioner's Office, Shelby County Government
09.2024 - 12.2024
Life Skills & Job Etiquette Teacher
Memphis Urban League
06.2024 - 09.2024
Youth Specialist Lead
Office of Youth Services - City of Memphis
06.2023 - 09.2024
Game Room Technician
Chuck E. Cheese
08.2021 - 01.2022
Apprentice Electrician
City of Memphis
06.2019 - 10.2019
HVAC Technician Program -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
High School Diploma -
East High School
Business Administration - Management
Tennessee State University