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.

www.OnFire.show

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

World Financial Group (WFG)

Mutual Fund Representative, WFG Securities Inc.

After a successful corporate career, in 2010, I decided to venture out on my own in the financial services industry, the area of expertise I had so much passion for.

I decided to start my venture on the incredible platform that World Financial Group provided to help Canadians by educating them on basic principles of finance and the rules of how money works and also helping them put together solid solutions when it comes to their savings, insurance plans, retirement, etc.

The platform at the same time gives me the ability and opportunity to train other passionate, dedicated and committed like-minded individuals to do the same in different markets as well.

My clientele consists of community members from all walks of life including individuals, families and business owners.
Throughout my career I have had the privilege of serving families with comprehensive personal financial solutions. I do it by conducting a comprehensive Financial Needs Analysis at No Cost to them and then I Educate and help them explore areas where my expertise maybe of assistance in helping them achieve their financial goals and increase their total Net worth!

My goal is always to provide a superior level of professional, informative, legal and dedicated service
to my clients to ensure their financial journey is as easy and stress-free as possible!
I do all this through our wonderful partnership that World Financial Group has with a lot of financial institutions out there in the market-place by picking the best solution available in the market for each client depending on their goal and situation. Some of the areas we help our clients with are:
RRSPs, RRESPs, TFSAs, Life insurances, Critical illness insurances, Disability insurance, Payout Annuities,
GICs, Mutual Funds, Segregated Funds, Etc.

All Mutual Fund products are offered through World Financial Group Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Representative

Insurance Agent, World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Canada

CAPE Council for Access to the Profession of Engineering

Although immigrants having engineering backgrounds who have been arriving in Canada since 1986 are more highly educated and experienced than the host population and represent the leading edge of migrant workers associated with globalization, they have been locked out of their profession in Canada. There is a strong need for these immigrants to have an organization to analyze their concerns, promote their professional and economic interests, and act as a stronger public voice for them. CAPE is this organization.

CAPE Council for Access to the Profession of Engineering is a membership organization for Immigrants with Engineering Backgrounds (IEBs) coming to settle in Canada to support them in realizing their aspirations and potential through the utilization of their engineering education, experience and skills in Canada.

Board Member

Ontario Ministry of the Environment

• Reviewed and evaluated, against established technical and environmental standards and practices, applications including the design and operating procedures and other submissions for applications for approval, submitted under the Environmental Protection Act, for the use, operation, establishment or alteration of generators and combustion equipment.
• Studied project proposals, ESDM reports, drawings, and plans and permitted various activities to proceed in compliance with the legislation. 
• Prepared review reports with specific recommendations for approval or denial of approval, and Certificates of Approval with associated terms and conditions for approval by the Director.
• Conferred with proponents, consultants and staff at various Municipalities and Ministry of the Environment offices to obtain and clarify technical information.
• Prepared Engineering Assessments and drafted Certificates of Approval (CofA)
• Performed complete technical reviews of less complex applications for the approval of water and sewage works, air and noise equipment, waste management and related pollution control equipment by reviewing and evaluating the application for approval, technical reports and supporting documents
• Conducted complete technical review of complex and less complex waste management system applications for approval and making recommendations for the acceptance, rejection, and modifications of proposals 
• Met with and provided the technical information to applicants and consultants with the respect to application requirements, regulation and legislation. 
• Reviewed and evaluated, against established technical and environmental standards and practices, applications including the design and operating procedures and other submissions for application for approval, submitted for the use, operation, establishment or alteration of air pollutant systems or processes.

Review Engineer Assistant

• Technical knowledge of environmental legislation including the Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Bill of Rights
•  Extensive knowledge and understanding of policies, regulations, guidelines and legislation administered by the Ministry
•  Technical knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of industrial and municipal environmental control, pollution control equipment, industrial processes and equipment 
•  Knowledge of issues management theories and techniques
•  Knowledge of computer software applications and electronic data processing procedures
•  Excellent analytical and problem solving and evaluative skills, accuracy, attention to details, quality assurance and quality control and ability to work in tight time lines
•  Strong communication, organizational and prioritization skills and ability to write clearly and concisely
•  Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, diplomacy and the ability to meet with all stakeholders when acting as the unit information contact person for general public
•  Knowledge of OPS Quality Services Standards as well as ministry requirements for dealing with and providing appropriate responses to a variety of requests from a varied client groups.
•  Proficient computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, financial modules and data bases
•  Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blue prints, maps, etc

Specialties:

• Air dispersion modeling programs such as AERMOD, Screen 3, O.Reg.346, etc.
• Environmental Assessment
• Waste management

Ryerson University, Chemistry Department

Volunteered in measuring real-time concentrations of atmospheric gaseous elemental mercury (GEM), reactive gaseous mercury (RGM), and mercury associated with particles having sizes of <2.5 µm (P-Hg<2.5) in downtown Toronto at three sampling stations located on Ryerson University Campus; Hg speciation data were sampled, collected and transferred into a spreadsheet for further analysis.

Volunteer

ACCES Employment

Mentee

Department of the Environment of Iran

• Prepared draft certificates of approval while taking into account the applicant`s right to appeal and ensured certificates of approval would withstand appeal. 
• Successfully developed methods to minimize the impact of production processes on the environment, based on the study and assessment of industrial production, environmental legislation, and physical, biological, and social environments.
• Communicated with Regional Offices, applicants and consultants in order to identify and obtain required information within tight time lines;
• Developed, organized and delivered internal training sessions on various medium and legislation, and updated internal procedural manuals and guidance materials to ensure they were current and reflected appropriate ministry direction;
• Processed and assessed Risk Assessment pre-submission forms and Brownfield Site Specific Risk Assessment reports through the verification of conceptual site models, scale plans of site sampling locations, risk management requirements, human health risk assessments, ecological risk assessments, and all other supporting documentation related to proposal;
• Researched sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories and methods of pollution abatement and control.
• Participated in developing spill-reporting regulations and environmental damage assessment programs.
• Provided technical assistance to representatives of industry, government agencies and to the general public.
• Identified pollutant, determined hazardous impact and recommended corrective action.
• Prepared comprehensive inspection reports and briefing documents and developed enforcement options.
• Prepared charts and graphs from data samples, and provided summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.

Environmental Specialist

After a successful corporate career, in 2010, I decided to venture out on my own in the financial services industry, the area of expertise I had so much passion for.

I decided to start my venture on the incredible platform that World Financial Group provided to help Canadians by educating them on basic principles of finance and the rules of how money works and also helping them put together solid solutions when it comes to their savings, insurance plans, retirement, etc.

The platform at the same time gives me the ability and opportunity to train other passionate, dedicated, and committed like-minded individuals to do the same in different markets as well.

My clientele consists of community members from all walks of life including individuals, families, and business owners.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving families with comprehensive personal financial solutions. I do it by conducting a comprehensive Financial Needs Analysis at No Cost to them and then I Educate and help them explore areas where my expertise may be of assistance in helping them achieve their financial goals and increase their total Net worth!

My goal is always to provide a superior level of professional, informative, legal, and dedicated service
to my clients to ensure their financial journey is as easy and stress-free as possible!
I do all this through our wonderful partnership that World Financial Group has with a lot of financial institutions in the marketplace by picking the best solution available for each client depending on their goal and situation. Some of the areas we help our clients with are:
RRSPs, RESPs, TFSAs, Life insurances, Critical illness insurances, Disability insurance, Payout Annuities,
GICs, Mutual Funds, Segregated Funds, Etc.

All Mutual Fund products are offered through World Financial Group Securities Inc.

My Motto: UN-COMPROMISED EXCELLENT SERVICE 

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