Ashlyn Whittington

About Ashlyn Whittington

I’m a multi-disciplinary strategist and social lead focused on how people behave, create, and connect online.My work blends audience understanding, cultural intelligence, and creative thinking to shape social-first storytelling, creator ecosystems, and strategic frameworks. I care about building clarity out of complexity and designing ways for brands to listen, learn, and respond in real time.My experience spans fashion, tech, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle, with work for Google, YouTube, the LA28 Olympics, Taco Bell, Google Pixel, and Kendall and Kylie.Curious by default. Creative by nature. Always paying attention.

Experience

1. Head of Social Strategy & Insights

   Monks

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Our work starts with how people behave in the feed. At Monks, I lead a team shaping social, creator, and community strategy for Google and YouTube. Insight and real-time signals guide social-first storytelling across always-on work and major brand moments.

Education

• California State University, Fullerton

  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration (Marketing), Minor in Public Relations

Skills

• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• New Media
• Video Editing
• Marketing Event Planning
• Tumblr
• Blogging
• Brand Management
• Creative Direction
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Retail Marketing
• Social Media
• Online Content Creation
• Advertising
• Pinterest
• Fashion
• Branding
• Hootsuite
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Shopify
• Footwear
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Social Media Consulting
• Web Content
• Community Management
• Event Planning
• Creative Writing
• Instagram
• E-Mail Marketing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Twitter
• Snapchat
• Branding & Identity
• Facebook
• Digital Marketing
• E-Commerce
• Microsoft Office