Ashley Kratz
About Ashley Kratz
Ashley Kratz serves as the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner at Brown-Forman, where she manages global recruitment across various sectors. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and a focus on diversity, she has held positions at notable companies including LG&E and Kentucky Utilities, Papa John's International, and UPS.
Work at Brown-Forman
Ashley Kratz currently serves as the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner at Brown-Forman, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she manages the full life cycle talent acquisition process for global positions across various sectors, including IT, Finance, Corporate, Sales, Marketing, Branding, Supply Chain, and Management. She develops and executes recruiting strategies with a strong emphasis on diversity, contributing to the company's recognition as a Top 25 Noteworthy company by DiversityInc.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before her current role, Ashley Kratz worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Brown-Forman for 10 months from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was the Talent Acquisition Leader at LG&E and Kentucky Utilities for 9 years, from 2013 to 2022. Her experience also includes serving as a Recruiting Manager at Papa John's International from 2010 to 2013 and as a Human Resources Business Partner at Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare from 2004 to 2010.
Education and Certifications
Ashley Kratz earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Louisville, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She has also achieved DISC certification from TTI Success Insights and is a Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist from HCI. These educational credentials support her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Teaching Role at University of Louisville
In addition to her work in talent acquisition, Ashley Kratz has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Louisville since 2019. In this role, she shares her knowledge and experience in human resources and talent acquisition with students, contributing to their professional development in the field.
Recruiting Strategies and Approaches
Ashley Kratz utilizes a variety of recruiting strategies to fill positions globally. Her methods include sourcing, social media engagement, pipeline development, referrals, and networking. These approaches enable her to effectively attract and secure top talent across multiple sectors.