Courtaney C. Liedke
Cumming,Georgia
Summary
Experienced Clinical Research Coordinator skilled in overseeing phase II-IV clinical trials and maintaining regulatory compliance. Strong background in data analysis and team collaboration, contributing to successful patient evaluations and informed consent processes. Committed to improving patient care outcomes and clinical practices. Proficient PTO Board Member with a focus on educational fundraising, event planning, and community engagement, recognized for efficient task management and strategic communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
PTO Chairlead for Fundraisers/Student Initiatives
Buford City Schools
Buford, Georgia
08.2015 - Current
- Implemented student behavior initiative across Buford City Schools to enhance school culture.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty through proactive communication.
- Coordinated community and school events to foster collaboration and boost student engagement.
- Delivered presentations on curriculum topics to enrich student learning experiences.
- Achieved honors for significant contributions in fundraising and community initiatives.
- Developed strategies to increase donor engagement and support fundraising efforts.
- Forged connections with key community influencers to strengthen partnerships.
- Participated in school events to promote involvement and build a sense of community.
Present Event Coordinator
Self-employed
Dacula, GA
03.2010 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for various events, including weddings, anniversaries, and birthday parties,teacher luncheons, mom’s group and play-dates, field trips, neighborhood events, celebration of life and funerals
- Coordinated logistics for events, including venue selection and vendor management.
- Developed event timelines to ensure timely execution of activities.
- Managed attendee registration processes, maintaining accurate records of participants.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote events across diverse channels.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of event spaces, addressing all logistical requirements.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather attendee insights post-event.
- Organized catering services while managing dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Created detailed reports outlining planning progress, budgets, and timelines.
Event Director & Kids Klub Supervisor
The River Club
Suwanee, Georgia
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Directed event planning and execution for diverse corporate functions and gatherings.
- Coordinated logistics, including venue selection, catering, and transportation services.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of services and materials.
- Managed event budgets, tracking expenses to align with financial goals.
- Led a team of event planners, providing guidance and support throughout projects.
- Developed event timelines, ensuring all tasks were completed on schedule.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment on event objectives.
- Evaluated post-event feedback to enhance future event planning processes.
- Reviewed client feedback following each event to identify areas of improvement for future projects.
- Oversaw the entire event from conception to completion by providing direction and guidance.
- Ensured compliance with local health and safety regulations at all times during events.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure delivery of quality services within budget constraints.
- Provided technical support during events including troubleshooting any potential issues.
- Created promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and banners to advertise events.
- Drafted reports summarizing key performance metrics from completed events.
- Evaluated costs associated with various elements of an event to determine best value options.
- Maintained accurate records of expenses incurred while managing an event budget.
- Monitored progress of events to ensure timely execution of all activities in accordance with plans.
- Analyzed data collected from past events in order to enhance the effectiveness of future ones.
- Designed detailed event plans that included timelines, budgets, staffing requirements, and objectives.
- Coordinated staff assignments to guarantee efficient operations during events.
- Resolved any customer service issues that may arise before or during the course of the event.
- Planned post-event wrap-up activities such as surveys or evaluations for attendees.
- Developed and implemented strategies for successful event planning and management.
- Organized logistics including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodations.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Attended and participated in industry events.
- Worked with professional and trade associations to create memorable and successful events.
- Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.
- Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
- Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.
- Selected catering services for different types of events, balancing cost, menu and term options against client demands.
- Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked venues for events.
- Applied industry knowledge and personal expertise to customize meetings, conferences and conventions to specific standards.
- Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
- Drove growth in event management business by continuously researching and implementing improved strategies to exceed client expectations.
- Documented events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
- Organized guest support services for guests to meet accommodation, transportation and service needs.
- Conferred with customers to gather event requirements and explore opportunities.
- Recruited sponsors for events and planned scope of involvement, financial tie-ins and promotional aspects for mutual benefit.
- Arranged security, printing and supply vendors to meet unique requirements of each event.
- Supported accurate financial recordkeeping by closely checking bills and approving payments.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of children in care.
- Communicated with parents regarding child development and behavioral concerns.
- Maintained records of attendance, incidents, and developmental progress of children.
- Trained new staff on daycare policies, procedures, and child care techniques.
- Organized events and activities to promote socialization among children.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Supervised and managed staff in the daycare, including hiring and training new employees.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments with parents, completing paperwork.
- Facilitated a safe environment by enforcing safety rules at all times.
- Ensured all policies, regulations, procedures, and standards were followed by staff members and children.
- Resolved conflicts between students or between students and staff members in an appropriate manner.
- Planned special days for holidays or celebrations within the daycare facility.
Assistant Site Manager/CCRP
Radiant Research
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Coordinated phases II-IV of clinical trials, ensuring strict compliance with eligibility and consent standards.
- Supervised clinical trial administration while adhering to GCP standards and FDA regulations.
- Managed IRB correspondence and conducted patient evaluations, including baseline assessments and follow- site operations for clinical research studies to ensure compliance with protocols.
- Supported recruitment by screening candidates and scheduling participant interviews.
- Maintained accurate documentation of study protocols and participant records for regulatory purposes.
- Facilitated effective communication between study teams and external partners.
- Managed inventory of supplies essential for ongoing research activities.
- Organized training sessions for new staff on site procedures and protocols.
- Monitored daily operations to enhance process efficiency and identify improvement areas.
- Developed construction project schedules and tracked progress against timelines.
Lead Certified Clinical Research Professional
Alta Pharma Research Center Inc.
Dunwoody, GA
10.2009 - 01.2010
- Coordinated phases II-IV of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with eligibility and consent standards.
- Supervised clinical trial administration, adhering to GCP standards and FDA regulations.
- Managed IRB correspondence and conducted patient evaluations, including baseline assessments and follow-ups.
- Resolved customer issues through knowledgeable service to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Identified customer needs to improve service quality and outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support strategic planning initiatives.
- Engaged customers with strong interpersonal skills to build lasting rapport.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
BDM/Certified Clinical Research Professional
Atlanta Center for Clinical Research Corp.
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2007 - 09.2009
- Coordinated phases II-IV of clinical trials, ensuring strict compliance with eligibility and consent standards.
- Supervised clinical trial administration while adhering to GCP standards and FDA regulations.
- Managed IRB correspondence and conducted patient evaluations, including baseline assessments and follow-ups.
- Streamlined project execution by coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance communication.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for clinical trial management processes.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate operational effectiveness across clinical research initiatives.
- Conducted market trend analyses to support strategic planning and improve decision-making.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation, maximizing profits through cost reduction strategies.
- Supervised the executive team, providing guidance on operational decisions.
- Built relationships with industry leaders both internally and externally to create new opportunities for growth.
- Identified areas for improvement within the organization's processes or services offerings.
- Presented quarterly progress updates at board meetings outlining successes achieved since last report.
- Monitored performance metrics of departments and provided feedback to executives.
- Managed day-to-day operations of organization including staff management, scheduling, customer service.
- Led employees to develop high-performing diverse teams and deliver on ambitious goals and objectives.
- Maintained productive relationships and communication channels across organization.
- Contributed to the recruitment, training, and retention of top talent, enhancing organizational capability.
- Led the design and implementation of business strategies, plans, and procedures.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to achieve business goals.
- Coordinated major project initiatives from planning through to execution, ensuring timely completion.
- Hired, trained, evaluated and retained high-performing, effective and diverse team embodying organizational culture.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Atlanta Cancer Care
Atlanta, USA
07.2005 - 05.2007
- Executed contracts and developed budgets for trials while coordinating logistics and scheduling for oncology research studies.
- Managed patient recruitment and maintained participant databases to support ongoing clinical studies.
- Assisted with preparation and submission of regulatory documents to ethics boards.
- Facilitated communication among research teams, patients, and healthcare providers to ensure alignment.
- Monitored compliance with study protocols and safety regulations throughout trial phases.
- Organized staff training sessions on clinical trial procedures and best practices.
- Collected and maintained accurate data for analysis and reporting of study outcomes.
- Supported quality assurance through regular audits of research documentation.
- Communicated effectively with investigators, study staff, sponsors, vendors, IRB personnel, and other stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the trial.
Medical Assistant
Atlanta Cancer Care
Atlanta, USA
09.2003 - 07.2005
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, enhancing patient care effectiveness.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up instructions to promote understanding.
- Collected laboratory specimens for testing, maintaining proper labeling and storage protocols.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-ups, optimizing patient flow in clinic.
- Performed basic laboratory tests under supervision, contributing to timely diagnosis.
- Maintained clean and well-stocked examination rooms to support efficient operations.
- Documented patient visits thoroughly, adhering to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality.
Medical Assistant
OMI Diagnostics
Atlanta, USA
01.2003 - 09.2003
- Provided courteous, professional care to all patients during patient screening and preparation for CT, MRI, X-Ray, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.
- Duties include venepuncture, accessing ports, administering contrast injections, ordering supplies, helping out with front office duties and marketing.
Volunteer Work (Emergency Room)
Johannesburg General Hospital
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2002 - 08.2002
- Volunteer Work included assisting emergency room staff with any duties deemed necessary to insure patient care.
- HIV/AIDS awareness, transportation, stocking, nutrition services, sanitation of rooms and shadowing emergency room interns on their rounds.
Patient Care Technician ( Emergency Room )
Kennestone Hospital/Wellstar Health System
Marietta, USA
09.1999 - 03.2002
- Provided patient care to emergency & trauma room patients by performing basic care functions such as: CPR, ambulating, vital signs, phlebotomy, transportation of patients, post mortem care, approved advanced technical procedures such as; phlebotomy, adult and pediatric IV access, dressing changes, applying casts, oral suctioning, foley catheterizations, EKG’s, stocking trauma and ER rooms, sterilizing operating equipment and assisting doctors with other duties deemed necessary to insure the delivery of patient care.
Rehabilitation Technician
Physiotherapy Associates
Marietta, USA
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Rehabilitation Technician responsibility included ultra sounds, traction, electrical stimulation, application of hot and cold packs, dressing changes, assisting with resistance exercises and stretches, and front office duties including; scheduling of patients, reminder calls, chart work-ups, laundry and room sanitation, stocking and orders, payments, insurance claims and procedures.
Education
Undergraduate work -
Georgia Perimeter College
Dunwoody, Georgia08.2025
Skills
- Over 13 years of combined experience as a director of business development in the pharmaceutical research arena, knowledge of effective retention strategies, and training through my ability to be a strong leader, and creating an environment to work as a team towards a common goal experience in curriculum development, implementation, and assessment experience in development and implementation strong professional presentation and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to build positive rapport with parents, children, staff, and faculty, solid in relationship building, public speaking, and educating, skilled at quickly absorbing information and creating SOPs and protocols establishing group, team-building skills within a professional environment successfully raised funds in excess of $1,000,000 patient, confident, and committed to working with children in a supportive, child-centered environment
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a demanding, active environment
Affiliations
SOCRA, Society of Clinical Research Associates
Locations
- 11050 Crabapple Road, Suite 103 B, Roswell, GA, 30075
- 5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 293, Atlanta, GA, 30342
- 980 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 410, Atlanta, GA, 30342
- 1962 Charlie Hall Blvd., Charleston, SC, 29414
- Dunwoody, Georgia, Dunwoody, GA
- Johannesburg General Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Marietta, GA, Marietta, GA
Research Training
- How to Coordinate Clinical Trials: The Basics, Clinical Research Site Training, 10/20/05, San Diego, CA
- New Clinical Research Coordinator Training, ACORN and Oncology Nursing Society, 05/18/06, Atlanta, GA
- GASCO – Research Workshop, GA-CORE, GASCO, and GCC, 06/06/06, Macon, GA
- Investigator Training Program Workshop: Facilitating Global Excellence in Clinical Trials, Pfizer and GASCO, 11/03/06, Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
- Dangerous Goods Shipping: Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances Training, ACORN, 11/07/06, Roswell, GA
- Strongest Participating Site at the ION National Research Meeting, ION, 03/02/07, Houston, TX
- How to Coordinate Clinical Trials: Beyond the Basics, Clinical Research Site Training
Clinical Research Experience
- A Phase I/II Trial of Preoperative Oxaliplatin, Docetaxel, and XXXX With Concurrent Radiation Therapy in Localized Carcinoma of the Esophagus or Gastroesophageal Junction., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- Post Marketing Surveillance Study To Observe Safety And Efficacy Of XXXX On The Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Or Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of XXXX in Combination With Chemotherapy (Docetaxel or Pemetrexed) or XXXX (XXXX) Compared With Chemotherapy (Docetaxel or Pemetrexed) Alone for Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- This is a phase II, open label, non-randomized study in patients with histologically/cytologically confirmed stage IIIB (pleural or pericardial effusion) or stage IV NSCLC who have not received prior chemotherapy. The trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of the combination of docetaxel, carboplatin and XXXX for patients with advanced NSCLC., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- An Observational Cohort Study of Patients With HER2 Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- The National Lymphocare Study: An Observational Study of Treatment, Outcomes, and Prognosis in Patients With Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- Phase II Study of Melphalan, XXXX, and Ascorbic Acid in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- An Observational Study of XXXX (XXXX) in Combination With Chemotherapy for Treatment of Metastatic or Locally Advanced and Unresectable Colorectal Adenocarcinoma., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Randomized, Active Controlled Study of XXXX in Subjects With Advanced Cancer Currently Being Treated With Intravenous Bisphosphonates., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- Phase I/II Trial of Subcutaneous Decitabine Maximizing Genomic Demethylation in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- Three-Arm Randomized Phase II Clinical Study of XXXX/Prednisone, XXXX/Capecitabine/Prednisone or Mitoxantrone/Prednisone in Docetaxel-Pretreated Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Patients., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Randomized, Open-Label Trial Comparing Two XXXX (XXXX)-Based Treatment Regimens for the First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Phase II, Open Label, Multi-Center Study of XXXX Therapeutic Vaccine in Patients With Stage IIIB, Stage IV, or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Phase II Study of Eloxatin and Alimta in Combination With XXXX in Advanced Non-Squamous NSCLC., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Phase II Trial of XXXX in the Treatment of Patients With Relapsed Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Multicenter, Phase III, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of XXXX in Combination With Chemotherapy Regimens in Subjects With Previously Untreated Metastatic Breast Cancer., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Phase II Trial of Docetaxel/Prednisone in Combination With XXXX as Treatment for Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of XXXX in Combination With Single Agent Chemotherapy for Metastatic Cancer Patients., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A Phase III Multi-Center Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CoFactor and 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) Plus Bevacizumab Versus Leucovorin and 5-FU Plus Bevacizumab as Initial Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma., 05/07, 05/07, Study Coordinator
- A randomized, phase 3, controlled, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of XXXX in combination with methotrexate (MTX) compared to MTX alone, in methotrexate-naïve patients with active rheumatoid arthritis., 06/07, current, Study Coordinator
- A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study of Retreatment With XXXXX In Subjects with rheumatoid arthritis Receiving Background Methotrexate., 06/07, current, Study Coordinator
- An Open-Label, Prospective study of the safety of XXXX in combination with other disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in subjects with active rheumatoid arthritis., 06/07, current, Study Coordinator
- A randomized, double-blind, parallel group, international study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of XXXXX compared to placebo in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis continuing methotrexate treatment., 07/07, current, Study Coordinator
- A randomized, double-blind, parallel group, international study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of XXXX compared to placebo in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis who have an inadequate response to at least one anti-TNF-X Therapy., 07/07, current, Study Coordinator
- A parallel, placebo-controlled, randomized (2:1) double-blind study of one year duration to assess the effect of oral XXXX 150 mg once-monthly versus placebo on LS BMD in men with osteoporosis., 07/07, current, Study Coordinator
- A randomized, Double Blind, Parallel-Group Study of Cardiovascular Safety In Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With or at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Comparing XXXX with XXXX and XXXX., 07/07, current, Study Coordinator
- A 12-Week, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Study of the Combination of XXXX and Rosuvastatin Compared to XXXX and Rosuvastatin Monotherapy in Subjects with Type IIa and IIb Dyslipidemia., 07/07, current, Study Coordinator
Timeline
Event Director & Kids Klub Supervisor
The River Club
03.2018 - 01.2019
PTO Chairlead for Fundraisers/Student Initiatives
Buford City Schools
08.2015 - Current
Present Event Coordinator
Self-employed
03.2010 - Current
Assistant Site Manager/CCRP
Radiant Research
03.2010 - 08.2012
Lead Certified Clinical Research Professional
Alta Pharma Research Center Inc.
10.2009 - 01.2010
BDM/Certified Clinical Research Professional
Atlanta Center for Clinical Research Corp.
04.2007 - 09.2009
Clinical Research Coordinator
Atlanta Cancer Care
07.2005 - 05.2007
Medical Assistant
Atlanta Cancer Care
09.2003 - 07.2005
Medical Assistant
OMI Diagnostics
01.2003 - 09.2003
Volunteer Work (Emergency Room)
Johannesburg General Hospital
05.2002 - 08.2002
Patient Care Technician ( Emergency Room )
Kennestone Hospital/Wellstar Health System
09.1999 - 03.2002
Rehabilitation Technician
Physiotherapy Associates
08.1998 - 06.1999
Undergraduate work -
Georgia Perimeter College
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