{"id":16126,"date":"2022-01-27T15:35:20","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T15:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/tamika-fields\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T05:57:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T10:57:30","slug":"tamika-fields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/tamika-fields","title":{"rendered":"Stories from the Field: Tamika Fields"},"content":{"rendered":"

As her last name might suggest, Tamika Fields is well-suited for a life in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always enjoyed working with my hands \u2013 taking things apart and putting them back together,\u201d she says. Early on, she knew she didn\u2019t want to work in an office every day. Her hands-on approach to work (and life) meant she would rather work at a diverse set of worksites, encountering new problems and developing solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her interest in technology began at a young age when a teacher introduced her to some essential computer skills. Recognizing that these skills were \u201cthe wave of the future,\u201d she became a sponge for technical know-how. Tamika remembers an early milestone: making a stick figure dance on the screen by writing a few lines of code. In her words, she \u201cenjoyed being the wizard behind the curtain that made everything happen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For Tamika, IT services is a fundamentally creative field. By taking a creative approach, she not only gets the job done, but sets clients up for future success.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cApproaching an IT job creatively gives you insight that you might not otherwise have. It means not being limited by a framework. It means asking myself, \u2018Is there a better way for all parties involved to do this better?\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy creativity is what allows me to traverse technology needs for different industries,\u201d she continues. \u201cHealthcare, government, retail, education, nonprofits, film festivals \u2013 they all have different needs that must be met, but my skill set lets me seamlessly drop into them and provide them with key services.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This sense of freedom also informs her interest in working as an independent contractor, which she has done exclusively since 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe standard workday model doesn\u2019t always accommodate work-life balance and balance is important to me,\u201d she says. \u201cThere were times that I had to leave the industry to go to school full time and or to be more present as a parent. With independent contracting, there is flexibility to select the type of work that helps you maintain a high-quality lifestyle without sacrifices.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

On-site talent platforms added a sense of ease to this flexible work style.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I discovered Field Nation, I was at a turning point in my life,\u201d she notes. \u201cI decided to only pursue jobs that aligned with my skill level, and that goal is supported by the platform\u2019s functionality.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Praised on the platform for her communication, professionalism, and problem-solving, Tamika has earned a five-star rating. She has experience taking on a variety of work types including low-voltage cabling, office equipment installation, and point-of-sale. For Tamika, the flexibility and freedom she experiences by using Field Nation are balanced out by efficiency, which she takes very seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I come to work, I come to work! I don\u2019t want to stand around aimlessly,\u201d she says. \u201cI don\u2019t want to be idling on someone\u2019s payroll; I\u2019d rather be out in the world having my own experiences and then, when you need me, I\u2019ll come in and efficiently get the job done!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With a philosophy like this, it\u2019s hardly surprising that Tamika has earned a reputation amongst her clients for service of the highest quality. When asked what superior service means to her, she says, \u201cIt means weaving process improvement into the workflow. Instead of waiting for quality checks later, focus on improving all aspects of the process the first time. That way, you are better set up to continuously make improvements.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

When she’s not working and pandemic restrictions permit, Tamika participates in dance, martial arts, and enjoys theater and comedy shows. She creates and trades playlists with friends and listens to these playlists while she drives from worksite to worksite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her spirit of creativity has attracted a group of friends composed largely of musicians and artists, as well as friends who work in ecology and conservation. \u201cI like to surround myself with people who stimulate my curiosity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Her advice for someone considering a career in IT service? \u201cStay curious, my friend!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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