Sam Hutchisson

Refugee Services Program Manager at Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
    International TEFL Academy
    Dec, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
    American Red Cross
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Refugee Services Program Manager
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Oversees daily operations of the refugee services team, provides guidance, leadership and direct support in all aspects of services ministry.

    • Refugee Wellness Case Manager
      • Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

      Coordinated medical services for all refugee clients in the resettlement program. Worked with community partners to implement mental health therapy in the refugee community.

    • Refugee Services Coordinator
      • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

      Member of refugee resettlement team directly coordinating in-kind donations and managing a warehouse of goods needed for newly arrived refugees. Worked closely with a network of volunteers, donors, and community partners. Managed apartment setups for clients, trained clients on Des Moines's bus system, and led ESL enrollment for Afghan parolees. Partnered with the Des Moines Public Library to offer digital literacy classes to refugees and immigrants.

  • AmeriCorps VISTA
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Refugee Education VISTA
      • Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

      Worked in adult refugee education at Lutheran Services Iowa (LSI) as an AmeriCorps VISTA. Supported three different programs: Career Pathways, Citizenship, and Community Based English as a Second Language. Oversaw the one-on-one tutoring program, taught intermediate-level English weekly, coordinated a virtual FIFA 21 e-sports tournament, and served as a storytelling coach for World Refugee Day 2021. Participated in LSI's Equity Diversity & Inclusion Group, the Des Moines Latino Service Provider's Coalition, and Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa's Education Workgroup.

  • U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Preferred Communities Intern
      • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

      Served as an intern for the refugee resettlement team at USCRI. Worked closely with clients who needed critical medical services. Provided Spanish translation and interpretation when necessary. Served as an intern for the refugee resettlement team at USCRI. Worked closely with clients who needed critical medical services. Provided Spanish translation and interpretation when necessary.

  • College of Charleston
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Cougar Ambassador / Intern
      • Aug 2018 - May 2020

      Supported the College of Charleston’s Center for International Education first as a student volunteer and then senior intern. Led, developed, and hosted events and activities that created a welcoming community for international students. Acted as a personal contact for students studying abroad. Supported the College of Charleston’s Center for International Education first as a student volunteer and then senior intern. Led, developed, and hosted events and activities that created a welcoming community for international students. Acted as a personal contact for students studying abroad.

  • BGRM
    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications Intern
      • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

      Worked as an intern for the Public Relations & Social Media team at an integrated brand agency. Drafted press releases, conducted research, edited graphics, and developed social media posts for a portfolio of the firm’s customers. Worked as an intern for the Public Relations & Social Media team at an integrated brand agency. Drafted press releases, conducted research, edited graphics, and developed social media posts for a portfolio of the firm’s customers.

  • Blackbaud
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern
      • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

      Served as a student intern and supported events for non-profits led by the Dublin based team. Built an understanding of socially good business while studying overseas at Dublin City University. Served as a student intern and supported events for non-profits led by the Dublin based team. Built an understanding of socially good business while studying overseas at Dublin City University.

Education

  • Drake University
    Master of Public Administration - MPA
    2022 - 2024
  • College of Charleston
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
    2018 - 2020
  • Dublin City University
    Overseas Study
    2019 - 2019

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