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