RAFAEL DORACIO
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Results-driven and accomplished Biomedical Engineer with a strong background in Clinical Research and Consumer Electronics Business Development. Seeking a Sales Territory Manager position to leverage technical acumen and sales prowess honed through four years of successful ownership and management of a consumer electronics business. Demonstrated excellence in leading research projects for prominent FAANG companies, delivering exceptional results and leveraging analytical skills. Adept in sales management and adeptly managing customer relationships through effective CRM strategies. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Committed to driving revenue growth and fostering long-lasting client partnerships within the research industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Exponent Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Promoted to Research Associate, leading data acquisition and serving as site lead for a N=1500 wearable technology study.
- Orchestrated GCP and HIPAA-compliant data acquisition, ensuring strict compliance and optimal throughput for assigned projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including researchers, project managers, and clients, to deliver above-industry throughputs.
- Involved in multiple research projects for a Fortune 50 tech company, focusing on blood pressure & respiratory data tracking.
- Led hardware, logistics, and compliance efforts at the Philadelphia office.
Research Analyst / Moderator
Exponent Inc
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Led data acquisition for a Fortune 50 tech company’s research projects with focus on blood pressure studies and wearable technology
- Enrolled, trained, and managed N=200 human subjects, adhering to IRB protocols with excellent communication skills
- Tracked data throughput and quality, generating weekly client reports
- Conducted extensive hardware/software troubleshooting to meet data compliance needs.
Owner & Operator
OWL Tech Repair
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Pioneered a successful business specialized in refurbishing & B2B reselling of consumer electronics
- Managed a team, achieving ~$500k yearly revenue at above-market margins
- Repaired 1000+ iPhones, developed CRM & accounting systems and maintained 600+ repeat-customers.
Research Assistant
Center For Neural Decision Making
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Moderated human subjects for Meta (N=30) & USPS (N=150) projects, utilizing behavioral questionnaires & fMRI scans.
- Led behavioral tests and collected eye-tracking data, adhering to fMRI safety and IRB protocols.
Research Assistant
Tissue Imaging & Spectroscopy Lab
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted data acquisition for collagen evaluation in contracture models, using MID FT-IR Imaging Spectroscopy
- Processed scans/spectra using ISys 5.0 / MATLAB, collaborating for data analysis.
Research Assistant
Synthetic Biomaterials & Stem Cell Engineering Lab
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Synthesized RGD peptides for cell binding via solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)
- Characterized peptides by H NMR and MS, contributing to data statistical analysis meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Bioinstrumentation
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA2019
Skills
- Clinical Research
- Sales Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Laboratory Equipment Expertise
- Languages: Spanish (Fluent) & Portuguese (Fluent)
Timeline
Research Associate
Exponent Inc
01.2023 - Current
Research Analyst / Moderator
Exponent Inc
03.2022 - 12.2022
Owner & Operator
OWL Tech Repair
04.2018 - 03.2022
Research Assistant
Center For Neural Decision Making
05.2017 - 05.2018
Research Assistant
Tissue Imaging & Spectroscopy Lab
05.2017 - 08.2017
Research Assistant
Synthetic Biomaterials & Stem Cell Engineering Lab
11.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Bioinstrumentation
Temple University