Amanda Rachmat
About Amanda Rachmat
Amanda Rachmat is an Implementation Project Specialist currently working at TouchBistro in Toronto, Canada. She has a diverse professional background, including leadership roles at Shopify and experience in education and community engagement.
Work at TouchBistro
Amanda Rachmat currently serves as an Implementation Project Specialist at TouchBistro, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the implementation of projects that enhance the company's offerings. Her work is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and she has been with the company for 8 months.
Previous Experience at Shopify
Prior to her role at TouchBistro, Amanda Rachmat worked at Shopify in various capacities. She served as Team Lead for Partner Support from 2022 to 2023, where she managed a team focused on partner relations. Additionally, she held the position of Chair for the Asian Employee Resource Group for 3 months in 2023. Her tenure at Shopify also included roles as Communications and Operations Lead for the same group, Vice Chair, and Partner Support Specialist, showcasing her commitment to employee engagement and support.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Rachmat has a strong educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in World Literature and International Studies from Simon Fraser University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2018. She also attended Harvard University, where she achieved a Certificate from the Institute for World Literature in 2018. Additionally, she studied French at UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal in 2017 and participated in the International Summer Campus at Korea University in 2016, focusing on Korean Literature and Sociology of Globalization.
Background in Education and Community Engagement
Amanda Rachmat has a diverse professional background that includes roles in education and community engagement. She worked as an ESL Educator at PLE (Partenaire Linguistique des Entreprises) from 2018 to 2020 and served as a Communications Coordinator and Research Assistant at Simon Fraser University from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she has contributed to community initiatives as a Management Board Member for the Ted Reeve Community Arena, focusing on fostering community engagement and development.
Contributions to Community and Professional Development
In her professional and community roles, Amanda Rachmat emphasizes the importance of fostering a sense of community and belonging. Her involvement with the Ted Reeve Community Arena reflects her commitment to community development. Amanda's diverse background in hospitality, education, and performing arts informs her people-first approach, enhancing her contributions to both her workplace and the wider community.