- App / Web Development and Design
- Interior Design
- Explores various forms of art, such as photography, painting, and drawing, to nurture creativity and personal growth
Ashton Kratky
St Louis
Summary
Design-driven professional with over 6 years of experience creating standout visuals across digital, social, packaging, and print mediums. Expertise in leading full project lifecycles—from ideation to execution—thriving in fast-paced environments while delivering innovative creative solutions that align with client goals. A strong understanding of data trends and consumer behavior informs strategic design choices, driving impactful results. Recognized for reliability and a collaborative approach, fostering strong client relationships and adapting seamlessly to dynamic project requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Strategist (Associate Creative Director)
Drive Social Media
01.2024 - Current
- Directed brand and marketing strategies for 100–300 clients annually, across 30+ industries including multiple luxury lifestyle partners.
- Concepted and executed multi-platform campaigns spanning digital, social, print, and video.
- Applied expert typography, layout, and color theory to deliver elevated visual systems.
- Managed projects from concept to completion, coordinating between clients, designers, copywriters, and vendors.
- Mentored junior designers, providing art direction and developing skills in design fundamentals and cross-platform solutions.
Senior Graphic Designer
Drive Social Media
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Designed and executed branding, websites, packaging, and print collateral across diverse industries.
- Brought campaign concepts to life through typography-driven layouts and scroll-stopping visuals.
- Partnered with account managers and clients to refine creative strategy and deliver business results.
- Guided creative teams, refining design strategies with collaborative feedback and market insights.
Graphic Designer
The Nashville Edit
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Orchestrated cohesive magazine layouts, client-centric ads, and weekly newsletters, reinforcing brand voice.
- Designed visually compelling graphics and created animations that elevated the brand’s multimedia presence.
- Supported the creative director in multiple capacities, ensuring timely and quality project completions.
Education
Design Communication - Graphic Design Focus
Belmont University
01-2020
Graphic Design - Interior Architectural Focus
O’More College of Design
01-2018
Skills
- Art direction and creative strategy
- Strategic thinking
- Design thinking
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Client communication
- Oversee projects
- Department development
- Adobe creative suite
- Visual storytelling
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 Creative Department members.
- Achieved new role and title as Creative Strategist through effectively helping Account Executives / Directors save time by concepting campaigns utilizing clients' data and overseeing execution.
- Lead exhibition "Intimate Trauma," held at Leu Art Gallery as Gallery Director.
Certification
- Duda Certification: Showcasing expertise in creating responsive and bespoke web designs.
- Figma Certified
- Facebook Certification for Building, Writing, and Creating Ads: Demonstrated proficiency in crafting compelling ad content, leveraging Facebook’s platform tools for optimized ad deployment and audience targeting.
Interests
Timeline
Creative Strategist (Associate Creative Director)
Drive Social Media
01.2024 - Current
Senior Graphic Designer
Drive Social Media
01.2021 - 01.2024
Graphic Designer
The Nashville Edit
01.2019 - 01.2021
Graphic Design - Interior Architectural Focus
O’More College of Design
Design Communication - Graphic Design Focus
Belmont University
ENGAGEMENT
Contributed to non-profits like Harvest Hands and an Angles Arms Auction, Bonhomme Preschool, and First Evangelical Church Events., Delivered design solutions for churches over an 8-year span, catering to various visual needs such as event promotions, branding materials, and digital content, highlighting community-centric design requirements.
TESTIMONIAL
“I had the pleasure of working with Ashton over the last 3 years. During that time, I witnessed her grow not only her creative skills, but also her leadership capabilities through mentoring and developing newer designers. What separates Ashton from her peers is her ability to effectively communicate with both internal teams and clients. As an Account Executive managing over 50+ very different clients across industries, the one constant was that they all preferred Ashton working on their accounts.” — Senior Account Executive, Jeff Wausheuan