Rachel Reiner
Cheshire,CT
Summary
Program and community coordination professional with strengths in intake management, community communications, and event support. Combines careful data tracking, office organization, and cross-team collaboration to help create welcoming programs, support families, and keep daily operations running smoothly.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison Office (CLO) Assistant
Embassy of the United States
Brussels, Belgium
05.2023 - 04.2026
- Supported tri-mission community through program coordination, information management, and consistent family and newcomer engagement.
- Provided pre-arrival and post-arrival assistance to newcomers, supporting smooth transitions into the tri-mission community.
- Served as main contact at CLO front desk, answered inquiries, managed the shared inbox, and maintained a welcoming, organized office environment.
- Coordinated core sponsorship program tasks, matched newcomers with sponsors, and organized orientation logistics and welcome activities for seamless integration.
- Prepared and distributed community communications, including email updates, event details, and resource materials.
- Managed community intake forms and maintained CLO community tracker with strong accuracy, supporting efficient outreach and personalized service.
- Worked with diplomatic technology colleagues to improve data workflows and strengthen tracking systems.
- Coordinated with the ambassador's office, residence staff, and front office to support inclusive community events and monthly recreational activities.
- Built strong relationships across tri-mission community and served as a trusted resource for information, referrals, and support.
- Launched new initiatives, such as a toddler playgroup for families with young children, addressing identified programming gaps and enhancing community support.
- Executed fundraising efforts, including a major CLO fundraiser across multiple official residences, to enhance community engagement and support CLO initiatives.
Children's Yoga Instructor
Full of Joy Yoga
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Designed and led engaging yoga classes for children ages 3–12, fostering physical fitness and mindfulness.
Clinical Research Coordinator & Project Coordinator
Various Institutions
Chicago & Evanston, IL
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Coordinated and managed clinical research protocols across oncology, breast health, and cardiothoracic surgery, ensuring compliance with FDA, NIH, and IRB regulations.
- Screened, recruited, enrolled, and retained study participants; facilitated informed consent and supported patient care according to protocol requirements.
- Collected, documented, and reported clinical data with accuracy and timeliness; maintained study databases, case report forms, and regulatory documentation.
- Evaluated adverse events, compliance, and patient response; prepared IRB submissions and periodic reviews to uphold regulatory standards and participant safety.
- Oversaw investigational drug/device accountability and educated patients on study medications.
- Assisted with clinical procedures including ductoscopies, fine needle aspirations, and ductal lavage.
- Developed protocols, standard operating procedures, and study materials; contributed to budget development while collaborating with industry sponsors to ensure project alignment.
- Supported biostatistical analyses and contributed to abstracts and manuscripts for publication.
- Supervised research staff and coordinated logistics across multiple studies and departments to enhance operational efficiency and study execution.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Indiana University
Bloomington06-2001
Bachelor of Science - Parks & Recreation Administration (Sports Management)
Indiana University
Bloomington01-1997
Skills
- Community liaison
- Program & Event Coordination
- Community Resource Coordination
- Data management
- Project Management
- Education & Youth Programming
- Volunteer leadership
- Relationship Building & Communication
- Community Policy Understanding
- Cultural Competency
Volunteer Experience
- International School of Brussels, Room Parent & Community Volunteer, 2022, 2023, Planned and supervised classroom celebrations and grade-level activities., Managed classroom funds and served as liaison to the Family Association., Organized community-building activities outside of school., Co-chairperson of the Arts Council., Volunteered in the elementary school library.
- Highland Elementary School, PTO Co-President, Cheshire, CT, 2021, 2022, Led PTO board and general meetings; prepared agendas and oversaw committees., Reviewed communications, publications, and contracts for accuracy and consistency.
- Scholastic Book Fair, Co-Chair, 2020, 2022, Managed daily operations, inventory, volunteer coordination, and financial tracking., Promoted events through social media, flyers, and email campaigns.
- Room Parent & Library Volunteer, 2015, 2022, Coordinated classroom parties, crafts, and gifts; managed classroom funds., Supported library operations including shelving, check-in/out, and student assistance.
Publications
- 1. Cohn RH & Rosengart RK. Transmyocardial Revascularization. In Current Therapy in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2004.
- 2. Bhandare D, Nayar R, Masood S, Bryk M, Hou N, Cohn R, et al. Endocrine Biomarkers in Ductal Lavage Samples from Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, 2005.
- 3. Bhandare D, Nayar R, Masood S, Bryk M, Cohn R, et al. Reproducibility of ductal lavage findings in high-risk women. San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2005.
Timeline
Community Liaison Office (CLO) Assistant
Embassy of the United States
05.2023 - 04.2026
Children's Yoga Instructor
Full of Joy Yoga
01.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Research Coordinator & Project Coordinator
Various Institutions
01.2001 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science - Parks & Recreation Administration (Sports Management)
Indiana University