Testimonials
I have worked with some real lovely people and here is what they have to say about me!
Lilian Martin
Writer, Zine Maker & Masters Student
"Ricky is an emerging writer, creative and exceptional social media manager and team leader. Ricky's creative writing capability spans across genres and forms - from family memoir to haunting poetry to articles full of thrifting tips. I've had the pleasure of reading many drafts of Ricky's work and also selecting her work for the QUT Literary Salon Collection in 2023. I have also seen first-hand Ricky's excellent leadership and social media skills. She led the 2023 Semester 2 Media team at ScratchThat with skill, and drove TikTok and Instagram engagement at the magazine."
Hannah Hayes
ScratchThat Media Team Member & Writer
"Ricky Jade was the utmost professional liaison for media. She was always prompt at assisting with direction and feedback for us. Not only that but she would assist us with creating content for stories which were top tier and created high levels of engagement. Ricky was focused and helped us create our media schedule using research statistics to have the most optimal times of engagement."
Gwendylan Owen
Former ScratchThat Editorial Board and Media Team member, Graphic Designer, Artist & Writer
"I can earnestly and wholeheartedly testify to Ricky’s skills as both a manager and a creative. While running the media team, Ricky took charge with discernment and efficiency. Under her management, I was never without guidance, feedback or direction. She communicates clearly, quickly and honestly; and she plays to the strengths of her peers. As a designer, I never felt my work was dismissed or changed unfairly; Ricky always worked with me. And as a creative, she is capable of instilling in her work immediate personality, vulnerability and connection; Ricky has a very rare and valuable balance of skillsets–capable of both managerial competence and personal connection."
Jemma Green
ScratchThat Magazine Content Team and Copyediting Team, Writer
"Ricky Jade is an equally empathetic and honest editor who was sensitive to my needs as a writer and to the needs of the pieces we worked on together. Through my experience with her at ScratchThat Magazine, I have been able to foster my writing talent and have been able to develop a bolder, more cohesive style in memoir and short story forms thanks to her feedback. I look forward to working with her again!"
Suzanne Balanay
Local Artist & Instructor
"Ricky has edited the text on my website and made it more readable, concise and engaging. She has also written social media posts and made it sound exciting resulting in more bookings for my painting classes."
E. L. Maloney
ScratchThat Editorial Board Member & Writer
"Ricky Jade is not only a talented writer, but is also a wonderful leader and co-editor. Working with her on the Editorial Board of ScratchThat was a delight, and I hope we work together again in the future."