Dan Ruppert-Kan Freelance Copywriter 612.275.4046 [email protected] www.DanRuppert-Kan.com

Client: Porcher Agency: Carmichael Lynch My Role: Copywriter Goal: To create a more sophisticated look and feel for American Standard’s line of high-end fixtures.

Client: Porsche of North America Agency: Carmichael Lynch My Role: Copywriter Goal: To persuade affluent car enthusiasts to spend up to $2995.00 to drive a Porsche 911 for two days.

Client: Formica Flooring Agency: Carmichael Lynch My Role: Copywriter Goal: To convince homeowners to buy laminate flooring that costs as much as real hardwood floors.

Client: Minnesota Department of Human Services Agency: Russell Herder My Role: Creative Director, Copywriter Goal: To raise awareness of problem gambling among college students by encouraging them to take a 20-question quiz about their gambling habits.

Client: Case IH Agency: Colle + McVoy My Role: Freelance Copywriter Goal: To position Case IH as the brand farmers can count on for higher productivity and profits.

Client: Hendricks Regional Health Agency: Russell Herder My Role: Creative Director, Copywriter Goal: To position Hendricks as the hospital that treats patients better in the competitive Indianapolis healthcare market.

Site: www.vetmedin-us.com Client: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Agency: Carmichael Lynch Thorburn

Site: www.bolger.com Client: Bolger Vision Beyond Print Agency: Catchfire

Site: www.NasseffSpecialtyCenter.com Client: Nasseff Specialty Center Agency: Russell Herder

Site: www.WrapItTestItTreatIt.com Client: Minnesota Department of Health Agency: Russell Herder

Clients: Various Agency: Carmichael Lynch Thorburn My Role: Copywriter Goal: To create catalogs, brochures and collateral that are alluring, engaging and compelling.

Client: Minnesota Department of Health Agency: Russell Herder My Role: Creative Director, Copywriter Goal: These posters were placed inside bathroom stalls at popular college bars to tell female students it’s okay to drink if you’re 21, and it’s okay to have sex, but be careful when you mix the two. After all, guys like this are out there.

Dan Ruppert-Kan Freelance Copywriter

612.275.4046 [email protected]

www.DanRuppert-Kan.com

EXPERIENCE Dan Ruppert-Kan, Inc. Mar 2007 – Present Freelance Copywriter Clients: Carmichael Lynch Thorburn Carlson Marketing Catchfire Colle + McVoy Creative Wingman Discovery Communications The Falls Agency Last Call Studios March Third On Advertising Solos Pizza Spirit in Action Summit Information Resources Surfside on Lake Superior Tanaka Advertising

Accounts: AARP AZEK Building Products AgriSolutions Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Bolger Vision Beyond Print Case Construction Equipment Case IH Discovery Channel Diversity Information Resources General Mills HCMC Hercke Johnson & Johnson Vision Care KeyLime Cove Resort & Waterpark Minimizer Fenders MNDoT Plato’s Closet The Roya Enterprise Science Channel Solo’s Pizza Spirit in Action Summit Information Resources Surfside on Lake Superior Toys R Us

Russell Herder Jan 2006 – Feb 2007 Creative Director

Carmichael Lynch Dec 1998 – Jan 2006 Senior Copywriter

Accounts: Anchor Block Anchor Wall Bright Horizons CavCom HCMC Hendricks Regional Health Innovis Just For Kix Leander Limited Marvin Windows MBFC MN Dept. of Health MN Dept. of Human Services Meeker County Hospital Metro Sleep Disorders Center Minnesota Forest Industries Nassef Specialty Center Shooting Star Casino St. Paul Heart Clinic St. Paul Lung Clinic Steps to a Healthier MN

Accounts: American Standard Appleton Coated Aristokraft Cabinetry Benjamin Moore Paints Capella University Cargill Salt Chicago Cutlery Cross Pens Diamond Cabinetry Epilepsy Foundation of MN Fetzer Vineyards Formica GMAC-RFC Mortenson Construction Northwest Airlines Porsche Potlatch Schrock Cabinetry Thomasville Cabinetry Toastmasters District 281 Tractor Supply Company Trex Volvo Trucks

Dan Ruppert-Kan Freelance Copywriter

612.275.4046 [email protected]

www.DanRuppert-Kan.com

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When you need something written well in the worst way, I can provide on-target concepts, headlines and copy for:

Apparel Automotive Business to Business Consumer Goods Corporate Diversity Education Entertainment Fashion Financial Services Food & Beverage Government Healthcare Home Improvement Manufacturing Packaged Goods Non-Profit Organizations Resort Retail Technology Trade Associations Transportation Travel

The One Show Graphis Advertising Annual Print Regional Design Effies A.I.G.A. The Show ARC Awards Graphic Design U.S.A.

Whether you have $100 or $10,000 for a project, give me a call or send me an email and I’ll do my best to work within your timeline and budget.

Ads (Consumer & Trade) Brochures Catalogs Collateral Radio, TV & Video Scripts Name Generation Mission Statements Brand Manifestos Tag Lines Trade Show Themes Point of Purchase Packaging Sales Promotion And More

EDUCATION University of California at San Diego B.A. in Visual Arts (Video Production and Photography) Dual minors in Communications and Psychology

If you’d like to discuss an upcoming project­­—with no obligation to hire me— I’ll gladly offer you an hour of my time free of charge. My TV, video and radio samples can be seen and heard on my website. CDs are available upon request. Thanks for looking at my portfolio! -- Dan