Paula Arroyo

Responsible for project performance tracking and progress monitoring of KPIs and initiatives of Tech-based startups; implemented pilot projects for new technology products and services using open innovation and agile methodologies; managed portfolio and funds for 10 startups and analyzed financial data to generate dashboards.

Monitored specific projects and analyzed, updated, and validated information about Fairtrade in the Standards Map Tool of the International Trade Centre (ITC).

Worked as project developer, grant writer, strategic planner, monitoring and evaluation specialist, financial analyst, and mentor for startups and SMEs; provided consulting and guest speaking on social impact, inclusiveness, innovation, and technology using agile methodologies.

Managed technical and financial execution of the project under the MiPYME COMPITE framework; set up and monitored a unique database of SMEs; established indicators, defined eligibility criteria, and coordinated with different actors.

Supported and advised on project execution and implementation of strategies for small and medium enterprises; served as business mentor/coach for mipymes and startups; represented UIP in program activities and monitored, evaluated, and reported on actions.

Developed programme proposals, wrote grants, and planned, coordinated, designed, and defined strategy, objectives, and indicators for projects; supported project execution, defined measurement parameters, and implemented strategies based on databases; monitored and evaluated projects and coached businesses.

Worked as project developer, strategic planner, and business coach/mentor for small and medium enterprises; actively participated in events related to innovation, entrepreneurship, technology trends, pitches for fund raising, and investor approaches.

Coordinated the delivery of different projects according to due dates and delivered reports based on market research, data collection, and data analysis using information from ITC and CBI.

Prepared, organized, and generated 'Business Nucleus' according to project indicators; monitored and evaluated projects; managed portfolio across four sectors (food, textiles, wood, business women); implemented the nucleus methodology from Sequa and supported project execution.

Developed programme proposals, wrote grants, and planned, coordinated, designed, and defined strategy, objectives, and indicators for projects; managed administrative and financial procedures to obtain grants; ensured programme compliance and monitored activities.

Developed programme proposals, wrote grants, and designed strategy, objectives, and indicators for projects; worked within budget, ensured programme compliance, and monitored activities related to proposal development.

Managed groups and group dynamics; promoted the proposal of 'Innovation Systems for Quinoa producers' through workshops; searched for financing opportunities with international cooperation agencies; elaborated a financing proposal for the Inter-American Foundation and presented the project to potential funding agencies.

Developed a project proposal under the logical framework; articulated productive entrepreneurial groups for joint purchasing; conducted market research on service providers and commercial supply; advised and proposed strategies for long-term supplier/buyer relationships in the textile sector; promoted women empowerment.

Ongoing training in Google Project Management.

Certificate in Logística y Cadena de Suministros.

MBA in Business Administration with focus on Corporate Strategy and Economy Policy.

Post Graduate Executive Programme on Import & Export Trade.

MSc. in Business Administration with Marketing specialization.

Post Graduate Executive Education Course on Marketing of Services.

Certified in SCRUM Fundamentals.

Certificate in Diagnóstico de Madurez Organizativa.

Certificate in Programa de Formación para crear una Red de Mentores.

Certificate in Capacitación para impulsores y evaluadores de Economía Circular.

Certificate in Compliance.

Certificate in El liderazgo que viene: Responsable y Sostenible.

Certificate in Redacción de Informes de Progreso.

E-Commerce workshop and practical course.

Certificate as Business Nucleus Agent for startups, given by SEQUA – Germany – AL Invest 5.0.

Certificate in Website enhancement, Online marketing and fine tuning your brochure, given by CBI – The Netherlands.