College of Arts & Sciences Career Specialists
Humanities
Dr. Jamel Major joined Career Services in January 2018 as a Career Specialist. He is currently responsible
for providing career advising and job and internship opportunities for students majoring
in Communication and the Humanities. Jamel has been with the University of Memphis
since 2015. He is also an alum of the University earning a doctorate in education.
He previously served as Director of Media and Public Relations for the Office of Marketing
and Communication. Prior to that, he was a Marketing-Media Coordinator for Forrest
General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He has also worked as a reporter for WMC TV 5
in Memphis, TN; a bureau chief for WVTM, NBC 13 in Birmingham, AL; investigative reporter
and anchor for WDAM TV in Hattiesburg, MS; and a producer for News 14 Carolina in
Raleigh, NC. Jamel is committed to fulfilling the University's mission of educating
and empowering students to take ownership of their professional development as lifelong
learners and to function successfully in a global society.
Contact Information:
- Monday and Tuesday: 111 Scates Hall, 901.678.4077
- Wednesday: 114 Mitchell Hall, 901.678.4080
- Thursday and Friday: 203A Arts and Communications Building (ACB), 901.678.3428
- Email: cjmajor@memphis.edu
Social Sciences
Kimberly Brown joined Career Services in October 2018 as a Career Specialist. She is responsible
for providing career advising and preparing Social Science students with the successful
transition from college to career. Kimberly is an alum of the University of Memphis
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master of Arts degree in Adult
Education & Training. She previously served as a Human Resources Associate for the
Human Resources Department on campus with a specialization in Employee Relations and
Engagement, Training, Recruitment and Compensation. In addition to her extensive HR
experience, Kimberly has worked for various local non-profit agencies and Memphis
City Schools to educate and empower individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Contact Information:
- Monday and Tuesday: 367 Psychology Building, 901.678.4076
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 111 Scates Hall, 901.678.4071
- Email: kfoster@memphis.edu
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Dr. Jada Meeks joined Career Services in February 2017 as a Career Specialist. Jada was one of the
first Career Specialist embedded in Talent Communities by college to pilot the program
for the University of Memphis. She has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from
Tennessee State University and has worked as a Systems Programmer for TVA and a Programmer
Analyst For Federal Express. She later obtained her Master of Art in Teaching from
the University of Memphis. She has been a teacher, assistant principal and principal
in the Memphis City School System. Jada obtained her Doctorate in Education from the
University of Memphis. Before coming the University, Jada served as the Dean of Education
at Meten Preparatory Academy in Chengdu, China. Jada currently serves the role of
Career Specialist for all Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) majors
where she helps prepare students to interview well and obtain internships and jobs.
Learn more about STEM careers on the STEM career website.