Viktorija Giedryte
About Viktorija Giedryte
Viktorija Giedryte is a Community Support Project Specialist currently working at Vinted in Vilnius, Lithuania. She has a diverse background in hospitality and project management, with previous roles at Locke Hotels and Principal Hotel Company in the United Kingdom.
Current Role at Vinted
Viktorija Giedryte is currently employed as a Community Support Project Specialist at Vinted, also known as Kleiderkreisel. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Vilnius, Lithuania. In her role, she focuses on community support initiatives, contributing to the platform's mission of promoting sustainable fashion through second-hand clothing sales.
Previous Experience in Hospitality
Prior to her current position, Viktorija worked in various roles within the hospitality sector. She served as a MICE Sales Manager at Locke Hotels in Manchester, United Kingdom, from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes a year as an Assistant Conference and Events Sales Manager and a year as a Conference and Events Coordinator at Principal Hotel Company. Additionally, she worked as a Receptionist and a Shift Supervisor at Tempus Restaurant during her time with the same company.
Education and Qualifications
Viktorija Giedryte earned her Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from The University of Salford, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school education at Joniškėlio Gabrielės Petkevičaitės – Bitės gymnasium, achieving a Lithuanian Brandos Atestatas with an overall grade of 9.5.
Career in Product Development
Viktorija has experience in product development, having worked as the Head of Product Development at Cosy Direct, an educational equipment and supplies company, from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing product development processes and ensuring alignment with market needs.
Early Career and Student Experience
Viktorija began her career as a Student Host at the University of Salford, where she worked from 2012 to 2014. This role provided her with foundational experience in customer service and hospitality, which she later built upon in her various positions in the hospitality industry.