Paula Arango

Founder- head of business development and partnerships @ Feliciana Specialty Coffee

About

I am a leader in Business Development, Transformation, and portfolio management, with over 16 years of proven experience in managing alternative investments and turnaround projects. Holding an MBA from Columbia Business School and an MS in Statistics, I specialize in conducting thorough forensic investigations across operations, finance, and supply chain. This enables me to uncover actionable insights that lead to significant cash flow improvements.

Country

United States

City

Austin

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Tax Preparation, Small Business, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Business Entity Selection, Relationship Building, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Case Modelling, Purchase and Sale Agreements, Deal Structuring, Continuous Improvement, Interpersonal Skills, Business Analytics, Business Development, Data Analysis, Business Management, Financial Structuring, Process Improvement

Experience

Founder- head of business development and partnerships

Feliciana Specialty Coffee

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Austin, TX

Specialty Coffee Brand Empowering Women Farmers & delivering functional, High-Quality Coffee in Austin,TX

Family Office Associate

Ark Financial

2024-6 - 2025-2 · 9 mos

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Responsible for supporting and collaborating with Family Office Directors to identify and execute optimal tax, insurance, financial, and estate planning strategies