Nicola Harrop

Nicola is an energetic, result-driven Growth and Change Facilitator, Business Analyst and end-to-end Project Manager. Nicola’s experience demonstrably shows her ability to apply her expertise across multiple industries and functions having worked in mining, explosives, fertilisers, chemical trading, printing, travel, sports, logistics and supply chain.

An experienced facilitator and strong communicator, Nicola has great business acumen and commercial skills. Customer-focused, Nicola has led business efficiency projects directly linked to measurable returns.

Specialties:

• Passionate about seeking optimal & practical solutions, supported by analytical insights
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Managing and engaging diverse stakeholders across functions and at all levels
• Financial & Margin Analysis
  • Preparation of business case & funding papers
  • Feasibility studies (ROI)
• Project Management and Planning – IT and business projects
• Product Management (imports and exports) and New Product Implementation
• Six sigma green belt
• Values - integrity, passion, tenacity and flexibility

Nicola understands SME’s having been a small business owner for 12 years helping small, medium and large corporates achieve business efficiency and growth goals. She challenges the status quo with her clients and is happy to share her tool kit and knowledge so they are able to deliver better outcomes and achieve their goals.

Key areas of skill & expertise

Government Funded Consultant - Entrepreneurs' Programme

The Entrepreneurs' Programme provides eligible SMEs with free expert advice and grant funding to improve business growth and competitiveness, solve R&D and technology needs and improve capability to participate in domestic and global supply chains.