Hannah King

Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

King's love for fashion and creativity leads to assistant buyer position in New York City

Hometown

Nashville, Tenn.

Major/minor

Major: Fashion Merchandising - Brand Management Emphasis

Minors: Chinese Language and Literature, General Business

Activities/Honors

Honors:

• Summa Cum Laude Graduate (May 2025)
• President’s List (Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
• Dean’s List (Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2022)
• Order of Omega Greek Honors Society, Gamma Pi Chapter

Activities:

• Peer Learning Assistant: TXMI 3240 Retail Buying and Planning (August 2024- May 2025)
• Gucci Program for Scholars (Spring 2025 Cohort)
• Strike Magazine Athens: Writer (August 2023- May 2025)
• Kappa Alpha Theta, Gamma Delta Chapter: Ritualist (November 2021- November 2022), Vice President of Administration (November 2022- November 2024), General Member (Aug 2021-May 2025)
• Grace and James Kids: Office Associate & Fulfillment Specialist (September 2022- May 2025)
• Burlington Stores: Buying Intern (Summer 2024)
• UGA FACS London Study Abroad: Mary’s Living and Giving for Save the Children Store Intern (Summer 2023)
• Rouge Magazine: Copy Editor (January 2022- May 2023)

Why I chose my major

I have always been interested in fashion, and after a pivotal internship in high school, I knew I wanted to pursue it as a career. I chose to major in Fashion Merchandising because of the duality and versatility of this field of study. I have been able to tap into both my creative and analytical sides throughout my four years. I have loved how this major has challenged me to use critical thinking skills when working and studying in the ever-changing fashion industry.

What I like most about FACS

My favorite part about FACS is the strong sense of community within this college. I love that when I walk down the halls, I know my fellow students, and that teachers know us by name. The FACS teachers help to foster a strong sense of belonging in FACS, both inside and outside of the classroom. When choosing which university to attend, I was always told, “You can make a big school feel smaller, but you can’t make a small school feel larger." I have found this to be especially true at UGA. When you attend a university as large as UGA, it is important to find your niche. By choosing to be a part of FACS, I was able to hone in on the personal nature of college. I feel so lucky to have found a place that empowers my passions and supports me every step of the way!

Post-graduation plans

Following graduation, I will be moving to New York City to work as an assistant buyer at Burlington Stores!