Lisa Barker
Lexington,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Crosser
Keeneland
Lexington, Kentucky
05.2026 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve shared objectives. with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.
Horse Crossing - Paddock
Keeneland
Lexington, KY
04.2026 - 04.2026
- Made sure horses were safe while entering and exiting the paddock area coming from the barns, going to the track and back again.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and services.
Barn Security for Stake race horses
Keeneland
Lexington, KY
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Monitored who came in and out of the stall. Monitored what was being done to the horse while in the stall. Recorded all that information and turned it into supervisor in a timely fashion.
- Approached owners, grooms and handlers and engaged in conversation through the use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers.
Social Worker
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
Lexington, KY
05.1983 - 06.2007
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients facing emotional challenges.
- Assessed client needs and developed tailored intervention plans for support.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources and services for comprehensive care.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records per agency standards.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to essential health services.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and available mental health resources.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.
- Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
- Advised families regarding guardianship arrangements when appropriate.
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 09.1980 - 05.1993
Skills
- Horse handling
- Stall management
- Safety protocols
- Crisis intervention
- Intervention planning
- Client advocacy
- Resource coordination
- Record management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Team management
- Community outreach
- Training & Development
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Time management
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft office
- Basic math
- Collaboration
- Emotional support
Timeline
Horse Crosser
Keeneland
05.2026 - Current
Horse Crossing - Paddock
Keeneland
04.2026 - 04.2026
Barn Security for Stake race horses
Keeneland
10.2025 - 10.2025
Social Worker
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
05.1983 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Psychology
University of Kentucky
09.1980 - 05.1993