Scotiabank

Supports and coordinates the project management execution and the end-to-end implementation of Global Risk Management initiatives on behalf of SVP & Head, Retail Credit Risk, by globally ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are supported in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Sr. Project Manager, Strategy & Transformation, Retail Credit Risk - Global Risk Management

Senior Product Manager, Retail Savings

Newcomers ON FIRE!

Welcome to The Newcomers ON FIRE! Show with your host Miguel Abascal

Listen to people like you sharing their journeys, struggles and their breakthroughs

Be ready to be inspired to take control of your time, career, finances and future.

Fulfil your potential, become the person you are meant to be and make your dreams a reality.

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Founder & Host

Thrive Faster

Helping overqualified Newcomers earn more and live happier.

Join us in making the Canadian Dream a reality for newcomer families!

Founder

UnstoppableMe.rocks

Have you ever looked in the mirror and said to yourself: – “I thought I would be farther ahead already”

If you have. You are not alone.

Miguel Abascal was an executive of a famous coffee distribution and franchises company in Mexico. He had certifications, a Master’s degree, and significant experience as a leader of a large team leading large projects.

Nonetheless, he couldn’t find a job in his profession and for his first 5 yrs in Canada he worked in survival jobs while crashing his confidence. He refers to these years as the years of nightmares and constantly losing his sleep not knowing if he would make ends meet.

Thanks to great mentors and coaches he found his way and now he is living his Canadian Dream. Since then he has been helping hundreds of people to find their ideal job faster.

He discovered his passion for helping people at a networking event after talking with a few newcomers who told him “I have learned more in this 20 min than in my last 2 yrs. in Canada”.

We obsess with providing value and sharing key insights with our members. To get a better job you need to master these 3 M’s:

    Your Mindset
    Your Marketing
    Your Momentum

Join us and learn how to find your ideal job faster

It’s time to retire your survival job and start living your Canadian Dream.

Product Manager, Wealth Savings

Senior Product Analyst, Retail & Wealth Savings

Project Manager

Project Analyst II

Financial Services Representative

Customer Service Representative

RenderLife.com

3D marketplace for graphic designers and studios. Led requirements gathering, vendor research and project charter preparation for the selection and implementation of financial and time management systems.

Achievements:
•	Conducted project kickoff and achieved definition of scope, plan, resources, vendor alternatives and requirement traceability matrix in 3 months.
•	Finished the project with a 20% reduction in budget due to negotiation techniques.

Primerica Life Insurance Co of Canada

Largest Independent Financial Services Marketing firm in North America.

Achievements:
•	Got promoted to District leader in 18 months primarily by identifying needs and requirements from key stakeholders and following up until completion.  
•	Designed and delivered five community-based financial seminars to more than 100 people on how to increase income, reduce debt burden and achieve financial independence.

Financial Advisor

Bankruptcy Specialist

Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

•	Organized and coordinated annual fundraising event: Canadian Hispanic Business Awards 2010
•	Developed comprehensive database which captured specific demographics and statistics of ongoing members.

Special Projects Coordinator

Comercializadora Fernandez Rivero, S.A. de C.V. - La Parroquia de Veracruz

Manufacturer and distributor of specialty coffee, vertically integrated from the coffee farms to the retail distribution for key clients such as Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. Managed operational projects focused on cost reduction, quality assurance and technical improvement. Supported executive decision-making by identifying, evaluating and recommending key improvement initiatives.

Achievements:
•	Increased revenue by 200% and profit margins by 10% in 3 years by improving operation processes and customer service, reducing waste and establishing quality management.
•	Designed, developed and implemented the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 in 18 months getting the certification before planned.
•	Led development of financial system linking marketing, production, QA, procurement and key performance indicators to provide real-time information and reduce excess of inventory by 50%
•	Analyzed and forecasted trends, issues and opportunities for all the different client segments, assisting in the development of their marketing campaigns.
•	Developed activity-based cost analysis and supervised performance and operation margin for large international accounts, including Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club.
•	Analyzed and modeled success drivers for new retail store openings, saving $10,000 over 2 weeks for each of 25 locations.

Sr. Product Manager & Program Director

Helping Newcomers Thrive Faster! 🚀 

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why you're not farther ahead in your career? 
If you have, you're not alone. 

I am here on a mission to empower individuals like you, to achieve professional success and fast-track your Canadian dream. 

As a passionate mentor and coach, my sole focus is on empowering overqualified and underemployed Canadian newcomers. Together, we'll reignite your confidence, secure your ideal job, and embark on a fulfilling Canadian journey. Learn more about my impactful work at www.ThriveFaster.ca.

But why am I so dedicated to this cause? 

Let me share my story. As a former executive of a prestigious coffee distribution company in Mexico, I arrived in Canada filled with qualifications, a master’s degree, and years of leadership experience. However, my job search proved to be an overwhelming challenge, leading to five years of survival jobs and a shattered confidence. 

I've walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenges and hardships you are facing right now. 
My breakthrough came when I connected with exceptional mentors and coaches who guided me on the path to success. Today, I am living my own Canadian dream, and it fills me with immense joy to pay it forward by assisting hundreds of individuals in finding their ideal jobs faster.

People I've worked with have told me, "In just 20 minutes, I have gained more valuable insights than I have in my last two years in Canada!"

Join me on this transformative journey, and together, we'll retire your survival job and unleash your full potential. It's time to turn your Canadian dream into reality!

#NewcomerJourney #ProfessionalSuccess #ThriveFaster #UnlockYourPotential

Miguel Abascal

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)

Facilitate professional development workshops and webinars, information and orientation sessions, and networking events. Research and identify learning needs of program participants using a variety of methods such as needs assessments and surveys. Review, modify, and develop content to fill gaps and enhance program learning and training resources.

Learning Specialist, TRIEC Mentoring Partnership

JVS Toronto - GTLN Group Mentoring Project

Provided consultation to partners and stakeholders on establishing effective group mentoring programs within member organizations. Developed training material and facilitate individual/group train-the-trainer sessions for coordinators. Co-hosted orientation sessions for mentors and mentees from member organizations. Designed and developed resources and customized presentations and train new staff.

Project Consultant (Train the Trainer)

JVS Toronto - Pre-arrival Programs (CanPrep, Canada InfoNet)

Conducted in-depth needs assessment, created employment action plans, and provided sector and province-specific labour market information and job search strategies. Designed customized workshops and learning opportunities for program participants.  Organized and facilitated group orientation and mentoring events for volunteer mentors and immigrant mentees.

Employment Counsellor/Mentoring Coach

JVS Toronto - Pre-arrival Employment Program (CanPrep)

Trained new staff and provided guidance on operational matters based on established guidelines. Coordinated recruitment and referral of pre-arrival immigrants from global sources. Liaised with partner agencies and ensured timely, open, and effective communication.

Team Lead

JVS Toronto - Employment Source Toronto North

Conducted needs assessment and developed customized action plans and training workshops. Collaborated with job development team on connecting clients with employers and administering employment supports.

Case Manager/Employment Counsellor

JVS Toronto - Intercultural Mentoring Network (IMN)

Trained mentoring coordinators from Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) on running IMN mentoring model and building capacity within PINs ethnic communities. Facilitated orientation sessions; conducted information sessions and marketed program to PINs. Assisted in organizing and conducting cross-cultural networking events.

Project Coordinator - Employment Counsellor/Mentoring Coach

JVS Toronto - Online Mentoring Program

Provided virtual counselling and coaching to participating mentors and mentees. Recruited volunteer mentors by leading information sessions and marketed program via national outreach to employers and organizations such as community agencies, sector councils, professional bodies and through social networks such as LinkedIn. Built and maintained relationships with mentors to ensure repeat business.

JVS Toronto - Ethno-Sector & Profession Specific Group Mentoring Program

Trained mentoring coordinators from ethnic communities and PINs. Facilitated group orientation sessions for both mentors and mentees. Assisted in organizing and conducting cross-cultural information and networking events.

I design, deliver, and coordinate customized support services and learning programs for diverse end-users. I am committed to excellent and high-quality work with a strong ability to initiate and establish long-lasting relationships with community partners and service providers.

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