Combining entrepreneurship, technology and science to re-work the future by solving some of the world's greatest challenges. Bringing together my work in development, urbanisation, startups, technology and events to create a new community of people working towards changing the world for the better by applying breakthrough technology to solve real problems: RE.WORK. http://www.re-work.co/ Member of the Sandbox Network. https://www.sandbox.is/ Creating 'Spark' events for the Next Business Generation Programme, Nottingham. http://www.nextbusinessgeneration.com/ Organised Startup Weekend Nottingham, 22-24 November 2013. Co-organised Startup Weekend Manchester, 9-11 November 2012. Previously worked as an International Events Director for IEG, organising international business forecasting summits. Co-founded the LSE Alumni Entrepreneurs Group (previously LSE Student Business Incubator), providing support to LSE students and alumni starting and developing their own businesses. Specialties: Entrepreneurship, Startups, Technology, Science, Breakthrough Ideas, Community Building, Collaboration, Social Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Communications, Research and Analysis. Interested in meeting people who are passionate about applying their skills to make a positive impact on the world.

Founder @ Combining entrepreneurship, technology and science to re-work the future and solve some of the world's greatest challenges. From July 2012 to Present (3 years 6 months) London, United KingdomMember @ Member of the 2013 London class. From June 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) London, United KingdomAdvisory Board @ Member of Advisory Futurists Board From July 2012 to Present (3 years 6 months) Organiser, Startup Weekend Nottingham 2013 @ Co-organised Startup Weekend Nottingham in 2014. Co-organised the first Startup Weekend Nottingham in 2013. Co-organised the first Startup Weekend Manchester 2012. From July 2013 to Present (2 years 6 months) Marketing Director and Web Designer @ Marketing Director and Web Designer at Frankies Fish and Chips Cafe; Brae Garage Ltd; and Johnson Transport www.frankiesfishandchips.com www.johnsontransport.co.uk www.braegarage.co.uk From January 2010 to January 2014 (4 years 1 month) London, United KingdomMarketing Consulting @ From January 2013 to April 2013 (4 months) London, United KingdomCo-Manage & Organise Events @ Organize speed-mentoring sessions; masterclasses, workshops, pitching competitions. From November 2010 to January 2013 (2 years 3 months) London, United KingdomInternational Events Director @ International Events Director for Finance Summits. Inventory Optimization Summit, October 16 & 17, Dallas FP&A Summit, Feb 23 & 24, San Diego CFO Innovation Summit, May 17 & 18, San Francisco. FP&A for Consumer Goods, May 23 & 24, Chicago. From July 2011 to May 2012 (11 months) London, United KingdomCo-President @ The LSE Student Business Incubator Society is a collaborative and supportive ecosystem enabling students and alumni from any department to start their business on campus whilst completing their degree. Its main goal is to attract to high-potential entrepreneurial students and foster their business in order to turn their business idea into a sustainable & successful enterprise. From October 2010 to June 2011 (9 months) Project Support Officer @ Project Officer for the Agriculture and Governance, Conflict and Social Development Teams in the Research and Evidence Division: Project Management: Assisting with management and control of finances on research programmes; Preparing, reviewing and monitoring of contracts; Monitoring deadlines on research programmes including the delivery of estimates and reports; Communications: Managing the communications strategy to achieve maximum exposure; Event Management: Organising events for book launches and stakeholder meetings Skills developed: budget monitoring and financial awareness, planning, managing and evaluating projects, analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, event management, advertising From February 2009 to March 2011 (2 years 2 months) Volunteer Database Officer @ Designing and creating databases for contacts, donations and grants. Skills developed: advanced MS Access Skills From January 2010 to May 2010 (5 months) Communications and Information Assistant at the UKNC for UNESCO @ Researched and developed the database of contacts and networks of the Scotland Committee and its Wider Advisory Network; researched and developed a database of publications through which UNESCO Scotland can publicise and promote its activities; researched the design and production of an information leaflet. Skills developed: advanced MS Access database skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to work to tight deadlines; communication and organisational skills; attention to detail From January 2010 to May 2010 (5 months) Overseas Volunteer Research Assistant @ Researching and compiling a funding resource database for eight overseas countries. Skills developed: fundraising and grant researching skills; database skills From August 2009 to April 2010 (9 months) Policy Officer @ Managed Ministerial correspondence and Ministerial briefing for events; planned and organised Ministerial and official Scottish Government events; liaised with external contacts and stakeholders Skills developed: Skills and knowledge in policy development, analysis and advice; competent oral and written communication skills; event logistics; project planning and organisational skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently and as part of a team From November 2008 to February 2009 (4 months) Teaching Assistant @ Teaching Assistant in South Africa From July 2008 to August 2008 (2 months)

MSc Urbanisation and Development, Urbanisation and Development studies @ The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) From 2010 to 2011 1st: BSc of Science:, Geography, Geomatics, Business. @ The University of Glasgow From 2004 to 2008 JYA - 3rd year, Geography, A @ The University of British Columbia From 2006 to 2007 HNC, Dance Artist in the Community @ Anniesland College From 2003 to 2004 Nikita Johnson is skilled in: Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Event Management, Online Marketing, Research, Wordpress Design, Website Management, Urbanism, Urban Studies, International Development, Online Advertising, Desktop Publishing, WordPress, Webmaster Services, Digital Marketing