About

I am a 30 something who wears many different hats. I've made this site to compile them all for easy reference as well as to make it easier for those who wish to book and seek my services out. Whether it be event planning, volunteer work, social media or copywriting, I can surely help. Interested? Get in touch!

education

Bachelor of Arts:
• Speech Communications and theatre - St. Joseph's university (Brooklyn, NY)Master of Science:
• College of emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity
• information science - school library program (est. completed by end of 2024)

certifications

• New York state - Teacher assistant level III

OTHER CREDENTIALS

WORKSHOPS:
• CHILD ABUSE IDENTIFICATION (2016)
• SAFE SCHOOLS - SCHOOL VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PROTECTION (2016)
• DASA - DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT (2016)EXAMS PASSED:
• ENGLISH CST EXAMINATION (2017)
• ATAS - TEACHER ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION (2016)
• EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS TEST (2017)ACCREDITATIONS:American Library Association:
• ALA MEMBER
• MEMBER OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES (AASL)
• MEMBER OF ALA'S GRAPHIC NOVELS AND COMICS ROUND TABLE (GNCRT)
• CONVENTIONS SUB-COMMITTEE OF ALA'S GRAPHIC NOVELS AND COMICS ROUND TABLE (GNCRT)
• MEMBER OF ALA'S LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF ROUND TABLE (LSSRT)
• MEMBER OF ALA'S NEW MEMBER ROUND TABLE (NMRT)
• MEMBER OF ala's Young adult services association (yalsa)New York Library Association:
• nyla member
• member of nyla's pop culture round table (pcrt)
• member of nyla's ssL (section of school librarians)

Contact

Interested in booking me or hiring me for any purpose? Send a request to either e-mail. I look forward to working with you soon.[email protected][email protected]

Current Projects:
• Runs the instagram, facebook, tiktok and twitter accounts for Colonie central high school's library.• Communications Department for Katsucon Entertainment Inc. - KEI - Email newsletter updates and other copy for website and programming.• Graphics and social media / freelance communications work for Saratoga Comic Con and other events under the "Chase con" umbrella, such as Mid-hudson comic con• creator and sole manager of SPOOKY IN THE STACKS on Instagram, and a following built organically without ad revenue.• runs own blog website spookyinthestacks.com, a site where book related topics, mental health related topics and personal musings take place. Also manages the instagram attached to this website, @spookyinthestacks• creator and sole manager of Undiesofwondy page on facebook, built organically without ad revenue.past projects and experiences:• gostork.com , social media copy writer (instagram) (2020)• curator and social media manager for the haven. The Haven Support Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization for those with mental illness. Former manager of @thehavencares instagram account. (2018-2020)• Intern at Clear Channel for Katz Media Group Inc. within their sales department. (2013)• Social Media Manager for Plaza Fitness Performance, summer internship. (2014)• Social Media Manager for fantacon, an comic convention & event run by fantaco publishing. (2015)• social media and content creator for EvilGeeks.com• Promotional work through my personal accounts for companies such as lipsense, five wits wigs, etc. as well as other social events such as comic conventions and pop-culture related experiences.Skills and Specialties:
• extensive experience with platforms such as canva, photoshop and the entire adobe suite, able to make eye-catching and professional style graphics.• Knowledgeable in seo and how to increase seo for your social media.• Aware of changing algorithms in various mediums of social media, and will stay on top of these trends to ensure the best traffic to your page.• Excellent at increasing traffic and follower numbers using hashtags and seo in tandem to get you the most dynamic viewership.

Media Credits and features:Writer:Undiesofwondy.com, Nerdy Minds Magazine (Guest Blogger), EvilGeeks.com, CostumeSuperCenter Reviews (2014-2016), Nerd+ Magazine, spookyinthestacks.com (present)Podcasts:SainioCast (Guest), Circuit 42 (guest), The AngryGeeks Show (guest), EvilGeeks.com "Transmissions from the Evil Lair" & "Transmissions from the she-vil lair" (Regular Contributor - 2014 - 2020), Soiled Restroom Cinema (Guest), Geek Culture Podcast (Guest) , Media Junkfood's 'JunkFood Podcast' (Regular contributor - 2012 - 2014) , big dumb monsters podcast - (Guest) "Warm Bodies" (2022) and "Little shop of horrors (2023) ,
"Who's That cosplayer" with benjamin banks - (guest)Print Features:• Cosplay+ Magazine (Cover, May 2014)
• We Rise Cosplay Magazine (March 2014, October 2014)
• ICosplay's Anti Bullying Calendar (2014)
• IModelZone Magazine (Cover, February 2016)
• New York Comic Con (Promotional Imagery for ReedPOP, 2013)
• Albany Times Union - "Albany Comic Shop Promotes Empowered Female Characters" (2017)
• HerUniverse.com - fangirl of the day feature (2017)
• The five Wits wigs co. - featured cosplay model/sponsored cosplayer (2020)
• Creative cosplays magazine - mid-season issue no.8 - featured cosplayer (2022)
• Cosplay in America - featured cosplayer, cardcaptor sakura (2022)Website Features:• Featured on Liquor, Girls and F*$#%n' Video Games as part of their 'Curvy Wednesday' promotion. (2013,2014)
• Guysnation.com (2013)
• CostumeSuperCenter.com
• ReedPOP 'Lose Yourself to Dance' video and NYCC Promotional Material (2013)
• AngryGeeks.com featured interview with Undiesofwondy
• AllThatsCosplay.com
• TheCurvyGeek
• Cosplay Correspondent for 'Junkfood Podcast' (2013)TV/Acting credits:• The Enchanted City
Aha! Arts - pbs special [featured actress/volunteer 2013-present]• AMC's 'Comic Book Men'
[Episode: KITT and Caboodle]• Slushpile: Season 1 and season 2
playing the character 'sydney' [youtube webseries]• cosplayers getting coffee
[Episode 20 : Sakura, Ignis and Junkrat, sponsored by thepopinsider.com]Awards and Honorable Mentions:• Top 30 in DC's Infinite Crisis Cosplay Contest (2013)• Miss Plus Size (Beginner) Photo Contest, 2nd runner up "Lady Joker"• IModelZone Magazine Contest - Cover Girl, first prize winner.• Honorable Mention (3rd Place) in Nerd's News Realm's Winter Cosplay Contest. (2014)• Big Beautiful Cosplayer's Cover Feature (2015)• Genericon (2018) second runner up, Skit - Journeyman - "oogie boogie"• IdolCon (2020) - cosplay contest -first runner up, bought/made hybrid category - "sakura miku "

Event Planning:current projects:
• programming assistance with saratoga comic con event and other events falling under the "Chase con events" umbrella, such as Mid-hudson comic con.• seasonally assists with fangirl's night out , an event run by local albany business, earthworld comics to celebrate females working and enjoying the comic book industry.• Auxiliary member at midway fire department in colonie, new york - helping to run community and family based events within the fire district.past projects:• remote event planning for The Haven, a 501(c)3 organization aiming to provide a community for those with mental illness.• event planning and organizing for fantacon (2015)• event planning and organization for infinity con, NY in it's first and second years, organizing cosplay related events. (2015-2016)• event planning and social media publicity chair for flower city comic con, as well as costume contest organizer and emcee. (2016-2017)• saratoga comic con's cosplay chair and event organizer in the first two years, formerly run as chasecon expo. (2014-2015)

Writing credits:EvilGeeks.com , contributor.
Spookyinthestacks , personal blog/beta reading reviews.
tales of atrius , debut novel [TBA, in process]
nerd+ magazine, contributor.__ Editing Credits:__Beta Reader, various works.
Editor @ Varsity Tutors, for academic works and academic/ writing tutelage.Testimonials:* As I am occasionally hired as a copywriter or ghost writer, here are some testimonials in lieu of links to the works I have created. I have also included testimonials and good feedback I have received from clients for various other kinds of freelance work as well! Read below to see my satisfied client's opinions of my work for yourself! *

“Amanda is an excellent writer with a knack for establishing tone and infusing personality into a brand. Thank you, Amanda, for your help with multiple blogs and web copy.” - Ashlee M.

"Amanda is a self-starter and driven with great passion in pursuit of her goals. When asked to help find work or talent for projects, she has always delivered and given her very best effort. She takes her creative projects very seriously whether working for herself or under another person's direction. Amanda is a joy to work with and an invaluable asset to any team she's on." - Ike A. , Dynapolitan LLC.

"We've been hosting Saratoga Comic Con since 2015, and Amanda Jade has been working with us since that time. She's been wonderful to work with. From her hosting our cosplay competitions, too many other panels such as cosplay 101 and fandom karaoke. We look forward to working with her in the years to come." CHASE CON EXPO LLC. ~Samuel Chase, President of chase con entertainment