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Associate Creative Director/Copywriter

Kenny Lapins

Chicago, IL
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    I’m an award-winning, results-driven Senior Copywriter with more than three decades of experience turning ideas into language that people actually remember. My work spans brand storytelling, content strategy, and copy development across web, social, video, print, and corporate communications. Over the years, I’ve written for industries that aren’t always known for storytelling — technical and scientific fields, construction, supply chain — which is exactly why I love them: they give me raw material I can transform into something engaging. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with teams to shape content that works in both B2B and B2C markets. For me, words aren’t just text; they’re the colors of my creative palette.

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Arts English
      DePaul University
      1989 - 1991
    • English
      Indiana University Bloomington
      1985 - 1989
  • Experience
    • Strategic Copywriter Team Supervisor
      UL
      Northbrook, IL
      Sep 2018 - Nov 2025 (7 years 2 months)
      Senior Copywriter, Creative Studio
      ● Produce digital and print copy for global safety science leader, spanning websites, white
      papers, eBooks, brochures, social media, and video.
      ● Contributed to agency work recognized with the 2021 ANA Silver Medal.
      ● Partner with subject matter experts to translate technical content into compelling,
      audience-focused narratives.
    • Senior Copywriter
      Zoro
      Buffalo Grove, IL
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
    • Associate Creative Director
      Ogilvy & Mather
      Chicago, IL
      Mar 2014 - Jan 2015 (10 months)
    • Senior Copywriter
      SapientNitro
      Chicago, IL
      Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 (6 months)
    • Senior Copywriter
      Designkitchen
      Jul 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 1 month)
    • Senior Copywriter
      Sears Holdings Corporation
      Feb 2012 - Jul 2012 (5 months)
    • Newspaper Columnist
      Kenosha News
      May 2010 - Jun 2012 (2 years 1 month)
      I wrote a column for the Kenosha News each month as part of a feature called, "Sunday Morning With ..." You can see samples of my columns in PDF format at www.coroflot.com/lapinsk.
    • Senior Copywriter
      Leo Burnett/Arc Worldwide
      Jul 2011 - Oct 2011 (3 months)
    • Copywriter
      Sapient
      Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 (6 months)
    • Copywriter
      Element 79
      Nov 2010 - Nov 2010
    • Senior Copywriter
      Leo Burnett/Arc Worldwide
      Jun 2010 - Nov 2010 (5 months)
    • Communication Manager
      SC Johnson
      May 2006 - Jan 2010 (3 years 8 months)
      Editor of the corporate internal newsletter read twice-monthly by 6,000 active employees and retirees in North America. I also contributed to global magazine read by 12,000 employees around the world. In addition, I managed all benefits communications for the organization, as well as other communication duties as assigned.
    • Senior Web Copywriter
      WHITTMANHART Interactive
      May 2005 - May 2006 (1 year)
    • Independent Consultant
      Self-Employed
      Jan 2003 - May 2005 (2 years 4 months)
    • Senior Consultant
      Cap Gemini Ernst & Young
      Jan 2001 - Dec 2003 (2 years 11 months)
    • Global Copywriting Practice Leader
      Xpedior Incorporated
      Jun 1995 - Dec 2000 (5 years 6 months)
    • Senior Consultant, Technical Writing
      Metamor Technologies
      1995 - 1999 (4 years)
    • Senior Technical Writer
      CCH
      1993 - 1995 (2 years)
  • Industries
    • Advertising
    • Commercial Equipment
    • Healthcare
    • Retail
  • Skills
    • Copywriting & Editing
    • Creative Direction
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