a note from
8-koi
headquarters
:: winter 2019
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What a wonderful start to 2019!!
It's hard to believe that football season is over and that Spring Break is right around the corner. We have so much to celebrate already, including being recognized as one of
Florida's 50 Companies to Watch
by
Grow FL.
I can't
thank you
enough for helping to make it happen!!
One thing that I've learned in this process of growing and diversifying the business is that it's important to keep the door open to new opportunities, and to embrace change as a learning event. Being naturally quiet and shy, it was really hard for me to talk on video and stand on stage in front of a full auditorium to accept an award. I'm not sure I'll ever be fully comfortable in doing so, but I've come to see personal challenges as an opportunity for self-development and a means to help me better present the company, overall.
The same goes for business development. I started out as an independent accounting consultant and never thought of myself as a chief executive. I found my nerve taking on new opportunities with healthcare, training, and construction and was able to grow the company over time as I learned and became more comfortable. YOU are my teachers who have taught me how I need to improve and what we can accomplish together.
You are part of an award-winning team that offers a dynamic range of
capabilities
delivered with passion, excellence, dependability, and thoughtfulness. I am excited to share more with you as we continue to grow 8-koi together. Please share our dynamic
career opportunities
with people you know.
I look forward to learning more with you as time goes on so we can all be better. I welcome
your feedback
at any time.
Enjoy the great news in this issue of
8-koi
WAVES
, and feel free to pass it along to a friend.
Until next time, keep making waves!
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Inga I. Young
Founder and President
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January
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Denise Reddick
8-
Debbie Franqui
February
2-Janet Hill
17-Cheryl Sills
19-Sarah Martin
March
29-Kiaw McDowell
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Check out our NEW CAREERS page!
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We're growing our team. Check out our current job openings and share. It's a good day to join the 8-koi team.
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MEET THE TEAM ::
Cynthia Figueroa-Lugaro
PEO-EIS Executive Assistant
Cynthia Figueroa-Lugaro joined 8-koi in August 2018
and supports the PEO-EIS PMW250 Enterprise Systems and Services in Washington DC. This is no easy task as the
command oversees a portfolio of enterprise-wide information technology (IT) programs designed to enable common business processes and provide standard IT capabilities to Sailors at sea, Marines in the field and their support systems.
Since joining the United States Marine
Corps at the age of 17 and serving a 15-year career as a Federal employee following active duty, Cynthia knows the drill well and says the best part of her job is the people. Today she helps her people coordinate VIP meetings, arrange travel, and track all-important travel budgets.
Before coming to 8-koi, Cynthia has worked as a member of the Inspector Instructor Staff for the 2dBn 25th Marines at Garden City (Long Island), Department of Homeland Security-United States Coast Guard in Portsmouth, VA, Department of Justice-U.S. Attorney's Office Cri
minal Division in Gulfport, MS, Headquarters Marine Corps (MCB Quantico), and the Department of the Interior in DC.
Proud to be a native New Yorker (born and raised in the Bronx),
Cynthia has always valued education and takes her role as a single mother and model for her two daughters seriously. She graduated with honors from Liberty University Law School earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies with a Minor in Criminal Justice and a Juris Master's Degree in American Legal Studies. Cynthia plans to continue her education at Liberty University and earn her PhD in public policy and economics, and aims to go on to attend George Mason University law school or Syracuse University Law School. She also holds a Master's Certificate in Federal and Commercial Contract Management from Villanova University.
Based on her time spent hitting the books, it's no surprise that Cynthia enjoys reading and learning new things. She stays active and looks forward to getting out in the neighborhood as a licensed real estate agent/REALTOR and a member of both the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
We're proud of Cynthia and the work she does for 8-koi supporting our military customers!
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WAVES
, use the button to submit your profile today!
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PASSION | EXCELLENCE | DEPENDABILITY | THOUGHTFULNESS
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8-koi proudly welcomes the following new personnel to the team!
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10/1 Rachelle Allah, Administrative Support - Bethesda, MD
10/1 Agnes Blackwell, Admin Support (NICU) - Bethesda, MD
10/1 Janet Hill, Medical Record Tech - Bethesda, MD
10/1 Benita Lee, Medical Record Tech - Bethesda, MD
10/1 Barbara McClanahan, MSA - Bethesda, MD
10/1 Kiaw McDowell, Administrative Assistant - Bethesda, MD
10/1 Christian Piyadasa, General Clerk - Bethesda, MD
10/1 Tia Queen, Secretarial Support - Bethesda, MD
10/1 Denise Reddix, Secretary - Bethesda, MD
10/1 Olson Richardson, General Clerk - Bethesda, MD
11/5 Trevor Baumann, Superintendent - Melbourne, FL
11/26 Muhammed Barney, Fitness Data Analyst - Millington, TN
2/2 Amber Gordon, Walter Reed Admin Support - Bethesda, MD
1/7 Trinity Hendrickson, Intern - Melbourne, FL
1/7 Chelsey Sears Manners, PEBLO – Patrick AF Base, FL
1/9 Susan Welch, Military Family Life Counselor – Monterey, CA
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Florida is Watching 8-koi
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8-koi was honored among 50 high-performing companies from across the state and from a range of 18 different industries at the Florida Companies to Watch celebration held Feb. 9, at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Since 2014, 8-koi has made its mark on the local employment creating 30 new jobs, an employment growth of 900 percent, and generating a 369 percent revenue growth in the last four years. The company tagline is, “Full Spectrum Contracting with a Human Touch.” Employees - YOU - exemplify the mission by practicing company core values and through 8–koi’s ongoing involvement with national and local programs. Sincerest thanks to all 8-koi supporters for fueling our success and community impact!
Sixteen Florida CEOs, of the 50 nominated, shared personal insights on being a second-stage company and entrepreneur. Watch it
here
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8-koi Supports Women in Defense
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8-koi is pleased to support
Women in Defense (WID)
. As a member of the Space Coast Chapter, Inga takes advantage of the opportunity to represent by sponsoring and attending events with the team, supporting STEM scholarships, and joining the conv
ersation about the important roles women play in protecting our national security. Learn more at
http://scwid.org/
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FUN FACT:
Inga is a Rooster in the Year of the Pig!
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Are you all caught up with
8-koi
kurrents
?
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#DYK
Military hospitals and clinics all over the US are being renovated to better deliver 21st Century healthcare. This includes integrating new technology in modernized facilities, as well as replacing obsolesced HVAC and power systems.
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Where in the World is the 8-koi Construction Trailer?!
8-KOI IS ON THE JOB
8-koi is supporting
construction projects
like this one in Cape Canaveral. With all this ground to cover, we're pleased to have this nice new rig at the ready to help us on the job site. Give us a HONK if you see us on the move!
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WAVES
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