Angela Ko
About Angela Ko
Angela Ko is an experienced Event Coordinator currently working at Rue Gilt Groupe in Boston, Massachusetts. She has a background in fashion and psychology, having studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the University at Buffalo, and has held various roles in retail and merchandising across multiple locations.
Current Role at Rue Gilt Groupe
Angela Ko has been serving as an Event Coordinator at Rue Gilt Groupe since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for planning and executing various events that align with the company's brand and marketing strategies. Her position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where she has contributed to the organization for six years.
Previous Experience in Retail and Buying
Prior to her current role, Angela Ko held several positions in the retail sector. She worked as an Assistant Buyer at Barnes & Noble for nine months in New York City from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Theory Selling Specialist at Bloomingdale's for four months in 2016. Angela also worked as an Assistant Buyer at Ross Stores, Inc. for three months in 2018, and as a Merchandising Assistant at V.fraas for five months in Germany from 2016 to 2017.
Educational Background in Fashion and Psychology
Angela Ko studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned an Associate's degree in Fashion from 2011 to 2013. She then attended the University at Buffalo, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from 2013 to 2016. This diverse educational background supports her roles in both fashion and event coordination.
Early Career in Customer Service
Angela Ko began her career in customer service as a Sales Ambassador at Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America. She worked in this role for nine months in Vancouver, British Columbia, from 2012 to 2013. This experience provided her with foundational skills in customer engagement and sales.