In early 2022, I got to a point in my career where I was seriously lacking a work/life balance. I loved my job, my team, my customers, the thrills of the constant problem solving, however, the long hours and constant struggle to keep my head above water took a toll. I decided to do a serious internal dive into what really got me excited about my various jobs and the answer was clear: People, solving problems, and making things more efficient. Oh and of course that I absolutely loved the construction industry and had truly found my “type of people”.
From my very first job out of college to pre-ZoKa, regardless of my role, I loved to lead or be a major contributor to software implementation, creating processes/procedures for the company, and bringing teams together. My last role encompassed a large portion of those attributes, but included many other items and restraints that did not speak to me in the same way as they once did. I had voiced my situation to a trusted advisor and he asked that I come work for him. I responded with "Florida is too hot and I live in the north for a reason." He responded with "fine, then start your own company which you have talked about for years and come work for me as a contractor; I need a project management software implemented with standards and someone to run it as I don’t have the internal resources."
Thus, in July of 2022, ZoKa Solutions was born! The Virtual Project Management Office. Shortly after, I spoke with Lauren Stephens (who at this point had worked with me at 3 companies over 10 years) and asked if she would join me. We gave our notice, ended on a Friday three weeks later, and were on a flight to Florida the following Monday to embark on our new adventure.
Our company thrives on a "work hard, play hard" atmosphere, where we prioritize excellence while ensuring a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.
We view challenges as chances for personal and professional growth, and our supportive environment encourages pushing one's limits, celebrating achievements along the way.
Collaboration is the backbone of our accomplishments, as we firmly believe that diverse minds coming together generate the most brilliant ideas. Our culture revolves around openness and teamwork.
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