Kaplan, Laura Kay was born on April 12, 1958 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Robert Raymond and Frances Darlene (Schnabel) K. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drake University, 1980. Marketing representative Mademoiselle magazine, New York City, 1977-1980.
Assistant to president Hutson Advertising, Louisiana Crosse, Wisconsin, 1979. Account executive Gerdes Advertising, Des Moines, 1979-1980. Account executive, senior writer Colle & McVoy Advertising, Minneapolis, 1981-1982.
Director advertising Jostens, Incorporated., Minneapolis, 1982-1986.
President Ads To Go, Incorporated., Minneapolis, 1986. Consultant, lecturer.
Marketing representative Mademoiselle Magazine, New York City, 1977—1980. Assistant to president Hutson Advertising, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1979. Accountant executive Gerdes Advertising, Des Moines, 1979—1980.
Accountant executive, senior writer Colle & McVoy Advertising, Minneapolis, 1981—1982. Director advertising Jostens, Inc., 1982—1986. President Ads To Go, Inc., since 1986, consultant, lecturer.
Member of Chi Omega Alumni Association (finance & rush advisor 1986-1988), Drake Alumni Association (chair recruiting committee), Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce (member tourism committee 1980-1982), American Society Advertising & Promotion, Women Communications, American Management Association, Jewelers America (Best Visual Merchandising award 1986), Art Directors, American Advertising Federation, Redheads Club International, Copywriter's Club.
