Lydia Locke
Martin
Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced professional with demonstrated strengths in public service and leadership. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with a strong background in cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Well-versed in working with people, clerical assignments, and online systems. Highly adaptable and efficient in difficult situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Caregivers of TN
Martin, TN
02.2025 - Current
- Ensured safety and proper care of all clients in a residential setting.
- Completed proper documentation within a secure online system.
- Handled all direct support issues in a timely, professional, and courteous manner.
- Assisted total-care individuals with all activities of daily living.
Interim Behavioral Health Technician
Genesis Medical Detox (Jackson Purchase Medical Center)
Mayfield, KY
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted patients as they were in the process of medically detoxing from substance abuse.
- Led group therapy sessions for patients twice daily.
- Ensured proper and secure documentation of all daily activities and status changes.
- Provided transportation services to patients seeking further rehabilitative care.
- Conducted both body and bag searches upon patients' arrival to the detox unit.
Direct Support Professional
St. John's Community Services
Martin, TN
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Ensured proper care and well-being of all clients in a residential setting.
- Planned and coordinated outings / activities as well as facilitated relationships with clients' families and the community at large.
- Completed medication logging and daily activity documentation.
- Assisted with finance management for clients.
- Administered medication prescribed to clients.
Intern/Student Worker
Department of Children's Services
Union City, TN
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted with home visits and school visits to learn how the department functions.
- Learned and demonstrated extensive documentation techniques.
Supervisor and Social Media Manager
University of Tennessee at Martin - Recreation
Martin, TN
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained efficient operation of all campus recreational facilities.
- Assisted with scheduling and employee training.
- Managed all recreation-related social media platforms.
- Increased engagement and facility attendance among students.
Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Law Office of Jamie and Lara Lowrance
Selmer, TN
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Serviced clients and guided them through the steps necessary to receive legal services.
- Handled and secured highly sensitive information both in physical and online formats.
- Arranged meetings and ensured smooth daily operation of the office.
Education
Bachelors' Degree - Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, Psychology
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN12.2026
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Documentation
- Leadership / Management
- Caregiving
Certification
- CPR
- AED
- Med Certified
Timeline
Interim Behavioral Health Technician
Genesis Medical Detox (Jackson Purchase Medical Center)
10.2025 - 02.2026
Direct Support Professional
Caregivers of TN
02.2025 - Current
Intern/Student Worker
Department of Children's Services
02.2023 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
St. John's Community Services
06.2022 - 09.2024
Supervisor and Social Media Manager
University of Tennessee at Martin - Recreation
08.2020 - 06.2022
Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Law Office of Jamie and Lara Lowrance
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelors' Degree - Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, Psychology
University of Tennessee at Martin