1. DANA RUPRECHT
88 Mill St. South | Brampton, ON | L6Y 1T2
cell: 647.378.9192 | e-mail: dana@hearthandgable.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I’ve spent my life in creative pursuits, whether professionally or privately, namely: writing,
decorating, performing, and designing paper art. I’m passionate about home interiors, and
inspiring others to create beautiful, comfortable living spaces.
HIGHLIGHTS
 Practicing writer and poet Comfortable with public speaking
 Excellent editing skills Outgoing and energetic
 Detail-oriented Creative
EXPERIENCE
2015 to Present OWNER, CONSULTANT & BLOGGER
Hearth & Gable Interiors (www.hearthandgable.com)
 Compose articles, stage vignettes, photograph interiors
 Consult and advise clients on home décor
 Create digital mood boards and visual presentations
 Source furnishings, appliances, and home accessories
 Attend seminars and learning forums on new products, trends
2008 to Present OWNER & DESIGNER
Ashes of Roses (visit Facebook page)
 Design and create cards, tags, and other paper items
 Source and collect antique books, postcards, photographs and
other ephemera

2.  Organize and participate in markets and craft fairs, selling
products
On-Going WRITER, POET
Freelance & Independent
 Compose, re-work, and edit poetry, articles, and reviews
 Design layouts and cover art using on-line publishing software
 Write copy and edit text for websites
 Write, solicit, edit and submit articles in volunteer positions
 Update and maintain social media
EDUCATION
2015 SHERIDAN COLLEGE, Certificate (Honours): Visual Design
1996 HUMBER COLLEGE, Certificate (Best Performance): Theatre
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Volunteered with the Canadian Decorators’ Association (CDECA) 2016 newsletter
team, writing, soliciting, editing and submitting design articles
 Current volunteer with Historic Bovaird House. Duties include: organizing Christmas
gift show, writing & editing text for website, hosting tours, designing promotional
materials, taking photographs, updating social media, ordering presentational
supplies
PERSONAL INTERESTS
 Reading Photography
 Writing Event Planning
 Performing Knitting

3. REFERENCES
Available upon request