Rafaela Franco

Aspiring microbiology professional seeking laboratory or clinical experience to apply skills in microbial analysis and sterile technique.

Laboratory Assistant at Valencia College (2025-04 – Present)

Set up lab equipment and materials before classes or sessions. Clean, organize, and maintain lab equipment and workspace. Prepare experiments and sterilize lab equipment. Handle and transfer microorganisms safely.

• Set up lab equipment and materials before classes or sessions
• Clean, organize, and maintain lab equipment and workspace
• Prepare experiments (like measuring chemicals or arranging tools)
• Prepare and sterilize lab equipment (using autoclaves, disinfectants, etc.)
• Set up microbiology experiments (culture plates, media, samples)
• Handle and transfer microorganisms safely (bacteria, fungi, etc.)

Customer Service at McDonald's (2025-02 – 2025-04)

Take customer orders at the counter or drive-thru. Operate the cash register and handle payments. Prepare food items and follow food safety standards. Assemble orders quickly and accurately.

• Take customer orders at the counter or drive-thru
• Operate the cash register and handle payments (cash, card, mobile apps)
• Prepare food items like burgers, fries, and drinks
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards
• Assemble orders quickly and accurately
• Package food for dine-in, takeout, or delivery

Child Life Volunteer at Nemours Children's Hospital (2024-02 – Present)

Support Child Life Specialist with activities and patient engagement. Provide parent support and spend time with patients. Support special events.

• Support Child Life Specialist with activities
• Parent support, and spend time with patients
• Support special events such as Prom, and Remembrance
• Share happiness with patients through playing games, talking, delivering toys, and more

Volunteer at Give Kids the World (2022-02 – Present)

Support special events and help with event organization. Share joy with Wish Families.

• Support special events: Holidays at the Village
• Help with event organization
• Share joy with Wish Families

Manager, Producer and Design Director at Torrada Criativa - Social Agency (2017-08 – Present)

Manage social media accounts including calendar and uploads. Produce social media content through video and photo editing. Account management.

• Social Media's Management (calendar, uploads, )
• Social media's Production (video and photo editing)
• Account manager

Molecular Microbiology in Molecular Microbiology – Valencia College (2022-01)

Phlebotomy in Phlebotomy – Florida Health Care Academy (2024-12 – 2024-02)

Graphic Design in Graphic Design – Orange Technical College (2016-08 – 2018-07)

High School Diploma in General Education – Olympia High School (2015-08 – 2018-05)