Innova International Corporation is a consulting company that facilitates trade and investment opportunities for Canadian companies interested in the Latin American, with a particular focus on the Mexican market. Innova assists companies that want to establish business relationships and operations in Canada.

Main responsibility includes directing the efforts to fulfill the mission and objectives of the organization. Casa Mexico in Alberta Foundation mission is to build a physical and virtual space designed to create and promote all type of programs and activities to generate awareness, knowledge and better understanding of Mexico among Canadians. Casa Mexico fosters the preservation of the Mexican identity and encourages the integration and sense of dual belonging among Mexican-Canadians living in Alberta while creating a space to celebrate their talents and contributions. Casa Mexico aims to be a space where Canadians and Mexican – Canadians living in Alberta and the wider community will have the opportunity to belong, to celebrate, to create, to discuss, to be integrated, to exhibit, to perform, to speak, to listen and to learn about diverse aspects related to Mexico.

Miguel Cortines has been Board Member with The Canadian Council for the Americas Alberta since 2005. He has played different roles in the organization including President and Vice President. Miguel is currently Past President and Vice Chairman of the Board of the Directors. CCA-Alberta is the pre-eminent link between Alberta-based businesses and the markets of Latin America and the Caribbean. Through a variety of informational events and networking opportunities, CCA’s mission is to forge enhanced trade linkages between Albertan companies and countries of this region. CCA achieve its goals through providing premier networking opportunities to link business with key contacts and decision makers from government and the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean; and for delivering high-quality, relevant and timely seminars on opportunities, risks and characteristics related to markets. As part of the Board of Directors of CCA Alberta Miguel's main responsibilities include participate in strategic planning sessions and monthly board meetings to define the direction of the organization. Miguel is responsible for the execution of the strategies to bring CCA Alberta to a new level of proactivity between Alberta and Latin America.

Mainly responsible for the promotion, sales and development of new business opportunities for international trade shows including the Heavy Oil Latin America Congress "HOLA" and World Heavy Oil Congress that take place every year in different places around the world. HOLA took place in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in September 2013 and the next edition of World Heavy Oil Congress will be in Edmonton, Canada, in March 2015. Some of the main responsibilities in this role include working with national oil companies, governments, and service providers to identify, plan and advise them about the best fit to be involved in the different components of the program including exhibition, conference, business meetings & matchmaking, ministerial panels and networking and social activities. dmg :: events is a global organization active in exhibitions, conferences and training in a wide variety of exciting and growing sectors. The company has an extensive range of globally spread oil and gas events including Global Petroleum Show, Gastech, HOLA, WHOC and ADIPEC, among others.

The vision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to broaden and deepen Mexico’s political, economic, cultural and cooperative relationships with all countries. The Consulate of Mexico in Calgary assures that all international programs undertaken by federal, state and local government that have an impact of Mexico’s relationships with Canada are carried out in a coordinated fashion. It also strengths the expression of Mexico’s cultural identity and image and fosters cooperation between the government of Mexico and Canada. It works to strong ties between the Mexican communities abroad and Mexico—its challenges, successes and culture. Main responsibilities at the Consulate included working directly with the General Consul to: • Promote and strengthen relationships with Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments. • Promote the commercial relationship between Mexico and industry in Alberta & Saskatchewan.• Organize the participation of the Consulate in all official events and activities. • Identify areas of opportunity in Alberta for Mexican companies. Assist them to establish contacts, identify, evaluate and develop areas of opportunity in Canada.• Provide information and advice to Canadian companies interested in doing business in Mexico.• Provide assistance to incoming delegations from Mexican officials.• Participate and speak in forums to promote Mexico abroad. • Promote the image of Mexico abroad.• Promote programs of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad among the Mexican community living in Alberta & Saskatchewan.• Manage administration duties including budgeting, operational procedures and controls.

Responsible for providing consulting services to Alberta companies interested in exploring business opportunities in the Mexican and Latin American market - Main activities include:Identify market ready Canadian technologies.Assist Alberta companies to evaluate and develop opportunities in Mexican and Latin American markets. Advice companies about the process to prepare and design economical and technical proposals.Assist clients in establishing business relationships with Mexican and Latin American counterparts.Gather and analyze market information & customize marketing materials.Translate documents and marketing materials to Spanish or English.Provide assistance in the negotiation of international contracts.Participate in the planning and implementation of international trade missions.

Mainly responsible for the general direction and operation of a group of seven stores specialized in selling wireless devices including mobile phones and accessories. Some of the main activities included, • Growth of operation from 1 to 7 retail stores in a 2 year period. • Establish business relationships and contacts with key stakeholders.• Establish a comprehensive business plan with objectives and strategies for the organization.• Negotiate commercial contracts and pricing with suppliers.• Promote and sell to retail and corporate customers ensuring client satisfaction.• Establish manuals, policies and procedures. • Design internal controls.• Manage human relations with staff.• Identify new business opportunities.

Supervised the areas of accounting, treasury, human resources, systems and credit.Oversaw finance process and controlsManaged financial planning, budgeting and forecasting Reviewed and reported financial statements to Corporate Office.Controlled and authorized acquisitions and expenses of all departments.Managed auditing activities including dialogue with internal and external auditorsDeveloped relationships with internal and external clients.

Prepared tax information and recommended fiscal strategies.Established internal control for tax purposes.Analyzed changes in the law to update the systems and internal controls.Controlled operations through implementation of administrative systems.Prepared financial statements. Calculated corporate taxes, payroll and its deductions.Analyzed inventories.

Prepared tax information. Recommended fiscal strategies.Established internal control for tax purposes.Analyzed changes in the law to update the systems and internal controls.

Interpreted tax laws. Resolved and answered inquires of clients of the firm.Reviewed corporate fiscal situation.Taxes planning.