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

FOCUS.inspired

providing 
Career success for all...
By weaving mentorship into the fabric of society...
Starting by making Toronto the mentorship capital of the world!
http://focusinspired.com

Our view is that the world has so much untapped potential simply by unlocking strengths and having people grow.  With a little bit of FOCUS, we can help you be INSPIRED with your job to make it a career and eventually find your calling 

We share SIWIKE "Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier": our experience in recruiting, our lessons learned from working in industry, and sharing perspectives and practical activities based on research.
  
Providing seminars, tactical "boot camps", personalized coaching for all aspects of your career (job, application, network, interview, career, calling) and tools to help you reach your potential.

We help others reach their potential.  Let us help you reach yours.

Career Coach & Founder at FOCUS.inspired

Centennial College

- Provides insights to students for the job search (resumes, interviews, networking)
- Complements the job search knowledge with soft skills development

Lecturer Careers and Employment Preparedness

University of Toronto Mississauga

Supporting students as part of the Certificate in Effective Business Practices & Leadership Skills

Career Coach

Cyber Connexion

Supported Cybersecurity cohorts 2-5 and Digital Agriculture Cohort 1
- Created and conducted human-skills and job-search skills curriculum inclusive of:
     Mindset
     Effective and Confident Communication 
     Teamwork
     Resumes and cover letters
     Interview skills and practice 
     Networking skills and practice 

- Demonstrated growth and confidence of all participants with positive feedback received across the board

Human-skills (soft skills), job-search skills instructor and career coach

Supply Ontario

Interim Business Delivery Lead

Hanson Canada

Supporting students with insights and guidance on jobs (resume, interviews, networking), careers (purpose and fulfillment) and life (personal and professional development skills).

Career Coach in Residence

University of Toronto Scarborough

- providing professional guidance in the start up of student businesses both from hard skills and soft skills

Mentor at the HUB

Mastering Minds

Allowing our youth to…
- explore, 
- be encouraged and 
- feel empowered
…in becoming leaders of tomorrow

Chief Program Officer

Soroc Technology

Providing strategy and execution for communications and training for the roll-out of the End-to-End Business Process Centre of Excellence

Change Management Lead

Deloitte

Helping clients spend and leverage technology better AND taking care of Talent.

Led a practice of 20-25 people with several million dollar accounts.  
National undergrad campus recruiting lead for technology consulting 

Known for building a highly engaged team that truly connected with each other and performed at a high level as a result

Practice and Talent Leader Sourcing & Procurement Technology (Canada)

Hello! I’m Luki and I like to say that I’ve found my purpose to help you find yours!

I help young professionals and students be more confident in creating their purpose-filled career! 

Follow or message with me ESPECIALLY if you are:  
➡️ An immigrant (or child of immigrant - this one is me) in Canada
➡️ Interested in something in business or technology (that's me too)
➡️ A Young professional who landed the job they *thought* they wanted but not happy or fulfilled
➡️ A bootcamp or computer science/tech program recent grad and are looking to land your first job
➡️ A university student looking to figure out what you want to do with your life


I'm a career coach who started 
in the corporate world in one of the Big-4 in the tech-business world 
who now shares SIWIKE "Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier" 
to help you find meaning and purpose in your career and 
helps elevate confidence to have a better, happier life. 

Whether you need help with your:
▶️ Overall career confidence
▶️ Networking skills
▶️ Interview prep
▶️ LinkedIn 
▶️ Resume 
▶️ Or especially finding your purpose 

I've "been there, and done that". 
Starting out as a shy-introverted computer scientist, 
then moved out of my comfort-zone into management consulting,
then found my "calling" to be a career-coach who teaches soft-skills development and ultimately how to be more confident!

If any of that resonates with you, then let's chat!
https://calendly.com/lukifocus/15-min-consult

BUT Take a look at these BEFORE you ask for:
✴️ a resume review, Watch this http://focusinspired.com/ytresume
✴️ interview prep help, Watch this http://focusinspired.com/ytinterview
✴️ networking help, Watch http://focusinspired.com/ytnetworking
✴️ a LinkedIn profile review, Watch http://focusinspired.com/ytlinkedin
Once you have, I’m happy to help with your specific situation!

AND PLEASE send a note with your connection request!
 
Or my check out my content for useful tips on jobs, careers and life!
▷ FOCUS inspired Academy: https://fia.focusinspired.com/
▷ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/focusinspired
▷ Book "SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier"
   Students http://focusinspired.com/siwikebook
   Young professionals http://focusinspired.com/ypebook
▷ Podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm

I also work with organizations for "human" (soft) skills education such as
▶️ Mindset
▶️ Effective communication
▶️ Networking and Building Meaningful Connections
▶️ Time management and Habits
▶️ Learning to learn
▶️ and more!

Want to collaborate? If you're interested in any of these areas, let's chat!

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