Viktorija Valskyte

I am a BA Music and Media Management with Events student in my final year at University. I am interested in music (and not only) events organising and planning jobs, as well as TV production, concerts and arts venues, festivals, music marketing and PR opportunities. I am now seeking to get an Internship/work experience related with my studies and interests stated above so any offers are kindly welcome ;). Work experience abroad would be amazing!
I am also a singer myself (jazz, pop, rock, folk) with basic piano skills and I am learning the beginner's stuff of the acoustic guitar as well.
I like challenges and try to make most of every opportunity that comes on my way. I enjoy meeting new people and trying something new so it enables me to learn some new things all the time!

March 2009 – June 2009 – Mbop Online Megastore, Farringdon, London
Intern

• Blogging and online marketing (Myspace, Facebook, Wordpress, Bloger, Rivmixx)
• Updating website and writing artists’ biographies

Sept. 2008 – Present - Dark Green Records, Maida Vale, London
Assistant

• Dealing with online marketing (Myspace, Facebook, newsletters), album recording and releasing issues gave me the knowledge in these fields and improved my research skills.
• Working with the unsigned act, developed my understanding about the arising problems, gatekeepers as well as opportunities in the business.

Sept. 2008 – Nationwide Mercury Prize awards
May 2009 – City showcase
May 2009 - Nottin Hill Mayfest
Volunteering - Runner

• Looking after a band and managing their time developed my responsibility, self-initiative and self-confidence.
• Problem-solving and verbal communication skills were demonstrated while successfully assisting and guiding the band in unexpected situations.

Feb. 2008 – London Disability Film Festival
Volunteer

• Verbal communication skills used effectively whilst doing face-to-face marketing research (which involved giving questionnaires to people and explaining them)
• My enthusiasm and quick learning enabled me to gain great references from the event organizers.

Oct. 2008 – Concert Live
Promotional sales assistant

• Promotion activities such as flyers distribution in the shops and in the streets as well as promoting and selling DVDs required to show pro-activity and assertive personality
• Checking guest list demonstrates my attention to detail skills

Sept. 2007 – expected 2010: London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Media and Music Management with Events

Sept. 1995 – June 2007: ‘Krantas’ Secondary School, Lithuania
High School Leaving Diploma with distinction

Acoustic Guitar

Additional skills:

IT Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Windows Movie Maker
• Extensive use of Internet Explorer.

Languages:

• Lithuanian (mother tongue)
• English – Fluent

European Union