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!

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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

SiriusXM Canada

Business Analyst

Rogers Communications

•	Successfully led campaign management within the CRM operations department, demonstrating exceptional negotiation skills to align timelines, manage risks, and execute dynamic marketing campaigns across multiple channels (Email, SMS, MMS, Push Notification, DM & STATFLO).
•	Proactively identified and harnessed opportunities to enhance workflow efficiency and automation while strategically addressed obstacles to streamline work in progress.
•	Acted as the primary liaison with technical support teams, effectively resolving issues and contributing to the development of CRM best practices.
•	Successfully facilitated collaborative negotiations with cross-functional Agile squads to establish unified timelines and deliverables, resulting in the consistent on-time delivery of all customer campaigns fostering a harmonious work environment.
•	Exhibited strong communication skills by constantly providing transparent progress updates and promptly identifying roadblocks, enabling proactive recommendations and ensuring campaigns were consistently delivered on-time and within budget. 
•	Proactively identified and managed risks with the agile squad and CRM team to mitigate potential issues that could affect delivery timelines or campaign deliverables.

Manager - Campaign Management

•	Achieved a significant 55% reduction in campaign processing time through detailed analysis and process improvements, significantly boosting production capacity.
•	Presented comprehensive business dashboards to the executive leadership demonstrating work in progress & marketing effectiveness.
•	Facilitated and led meetings with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure the timely fulfillment of tasks outlined in the roadmap.
•	Strategically prioritized backlog requirements ensuring projects went live as scheduled, resulting in the creation of tangible customer value.
•	Actively participated in ideation sessions and meticulously documented requirements to drive innovation and project success.
•	Successfully executed Marketing Programs using CRM platforms like SAS MA, Salesforce and Adobe across various CRM channels, including Outbound, Inbound and Digital channels.

Senior Analyst - Campaign Management - CRM Ops

•	Coordinated and executed B2B Marketing Campaigns, with a focus on lead conversion and incremental profit generation, aligning strategies with business objectives.
•	Delivered comprehensive weekly and monthly reports, offering in-depth analysis of key performance indicators, enabling data-driven decisions to optimize campaign effectiveness.
•	Crafted and executed acquisition marketing campaigns while consistently enhancing campaign design and execution for optimal results.
•	Served as a vital liaison between cross-functional teams and technical support teams, actively participating in issue resolution and contributing to the development of best practices within the CRM environment.
•	Effectively implemented campaign best practices, including Marketable Base Waterfalls, DNC and CASL Logics, and Contact Strategy Rules, to actively contribute to the creation of targeted, compliant, and results-focused marketing strategies.

Senior Analyst - Campaign Management - Enterprise Business Unit

•	Designed, developed, and meticulously maintained EBU Rep Scorecard reports, analysis, and dashboards ensuring accurate and accessible sales performance data.
•	Demonstrated a commitment to excellence by recognizing and adopting best practices in reporting and analysis,  emphasizing data integrity, through analysis and data validation for EBU Rep Scorecard Reports.
•	Implemented and Maintained robust Quality Assurance processes to enhance report production efficiency to minimize errors and improve data accuracy.
•	Spearheaded the development of ongoing data mining processes, facilitating the discovery of crucial insights, data manipulation and insightful reporting.
•	Collaborated with internal partners to ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of information, enhancing data reliability.

Senior Analyst - Sales Reporting, Sales Operations

•	Honored with the "Business Impact Award" for devising a tool that automated manual processes, boosting Dealer Code creation process productivity by 75%.
•	Actively contributed to the successful implementation of solutions that supported new business initiatives, including system upgrades, stakeholder communication and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
•	Exhibited exceptional problem-solving skills by identifying production issues and taking ownership of production incidents from their inception, driving them towards resolution.
•	Enhanced workflow efficiency within the Dealer system conducting a thorough analysis, resulting in the development of tools that significantly improved processing times and data accuracy during new data entry processes. 
•	Leveraged advanced SQL expertise to perform comprehensive data analysis, crafting complex queries to extract valuable information from various data sources, facilitating informed decision-making.
•	Demonstrated strong reporting capabilities by creating new reports and enhancing existing ones, delivering valuable insights to Senior Management, supporting the decision-making process and strategic planning.
•	Drove process enhancements in both business and IT, grounded in ITIL foundations

Business Analyst - Planning & Price Plan Management

Saint-Gobain

• Provided weekly and monthly reports and analysis of key performance indicators
• Developed and maintained efficient systems and processes to facilitate financial planning, analysis   and reporting to stakeholders
• Participated actively in financial statements preparation
• Followed up on all the existing expenses for each department on a monthly basis, reconciling against allocated budget
• Prepared expenses and inventory reports in Excel, applying formulas, charts, pivot tables and graphs
• Liaised between various sites, assisting in the analysis, scope and strategy of various projects in order to allocate and dispatch resources
• Supported the annual budgeting process and assisted with monthly rolling forecasts

Financial Analyst

Applitech Inc

• Designed management reports for cost control and profit analysis
• Contributed to improvement in reporting processes standardizing methods to obtain information
• Assisted the CFO in all financial activities and prepared any additional reports needed
• Created organized system to maintain documentation records 
• Assisted in the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts 
• Processed purchase orders, vendor payments, and invoices

Finance Administrative Assistant

Dedicated and results-driven Business Analyst with 10+  years of expertise in Process Improvement, Data Analysis and Data Quality Assurance.  Proficient in SQL, SAS, and Tableau for extracting, synthesizing, and  analyzing large datasets, and adept at creating impactful reports and dashboards.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication.  As a skilled problem solver, I have successfully translated stakeholder inputs into actionable product requirements, driving project success and customer satisfaction.

My achievements have been recognized through awards, including the Business Impact Award and the Ted Rogers Award in the Business Excellence Category. I am known for my outstanding organizational skills and constant dedication to achieving results in dynamic and complex work environments, where I have managed substantial datasets and optimized processes to deliver measurable improvements.

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