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Lisa Ahearn Earns Promotion to Principal Consultant at Full Sail Partners

Jennifer Renfroe — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:54:06 GMT

Lisa brings deep consulting expertise and a proven record of leadership to her new role

Lisa Ahearn has earned a promotion to Principal Consultant at Full Sail Partners, a Deltek Platinum Partner.

Lisa has grown steadily since joining the crew, sharpening her consulting skills, stepping into mentoring roles, and contributing directly to Full Sail Partners' own Vantagepoint transition — a hands-on experience that deepened her product knowledge and validated her ability to lead clients through complex implementations.

In her new role, Lisa will continue delivering consulting services at a more advanced level, with a specialized focus on Accounting and Finance and Deltek Vantagepoint.

"Lisa has worked very hard honing her consulting and finance expertise since joining the crew," noted Scott Gailhouse, Director of Consulting Services. "She already brings a wealth of knowledge to our consulting practice so the logical next step was a promotion to Principal Consultant, and we couldn't be more excited for her."

Lisa's promotion adds an experienced resource to Full Sail Partners' consulting bench — one well-equipped to support Vantagepoint clients with more complex, technical needs.

For more information, contact Full Sail Partners' Marketing Communications Department at info@fullsailpartners.com.

Management of Change Series – Finance

Rana Blair — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

You’re the numbers person. The ROI rockstar. The keeper of KPIs, margins, and forecasts. And when it comes to change management, your superpower isn’t rah-rah motivation or lofty vision—it’s proof. Cold, hard, data-backed proof.

2024 Deltek Reseller Partner of the Year Award Bestowed Upon Full Sail Partners

Jennifer Renfroe — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Deltek award given to Full Sail Partners confirms status as a leading Deltek Partner

Full Sail Partners is excited to announce that it has yet again received the Reseller Partner of the Year award from Deltek for 2024. Receiving this year’s award just further recognizes our focus on being a leading Deltek Partner providing software and solutions for project-based and professional services firms. We value our clients and truly partner with them to listen to their needs, always exemplifying professionalism with the utmost level of integrity.

“Full Sail Partners has a proven track record of successfully partnering with over 1000 clients nationwide, we're thrilled to honor them with the Resell Partner of the Year to celebrate their tenacity and dedication to win business," noted Elise Carbone, Sr. Director of Partner Sales at Deltek. 

Moreover, the Full Sail Partners’ crew continuously goes above and beyond to ensure clients get the most out of their Deltek solutions. We are consistently looking for opportunities to collaborate with Deltek in our efforts to give clients access to the best resources available. As many firms are making the transition to Vantagepoint, we endeavor for excellence and innovation in our services, delivering first-rate solutions to our clients. 

“Our achievement as Deltek Reseller Partner of the Year reflects our fierce commitment to our clients, employees, and the entire Deltek ecosystem,” declared Sarah Gonnella, Partner and VP of Marketing & Sales. “By prioritizing authentic relationships and fostering a team culture, we not only enhance client success but also see our sales soar.” She added, “Our success is fueled by our exceptional team. We carefully select our members and focus on building strong connections with clients to enhance their efficiency and profitability. This recognition is a testament to our collaborative spirit and our philosophy of delivering long-term results as trusted advisors to our clients.”

For more information, please contact Full Sail Partners’ Marketing and Communications Department. 

11 P’s for Peak Performance of a 'Perfect Employee' (Clone)

Sarah Gonnella — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:34:46 GMT

Our modern day culture is often obsessed with perfection. Magazine covers are graced by photoshopped professional models and our TV screens are filled with successful eclectics whose wealth is their biggest problem.

Fortunately, perfection is not an attainable goal; the real goal is the path we follow as we strive for peak performance which is the essence of a 'perfect employee'.

8 Reasons an ERP System Implementation Succeeds

Rana Blair — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Implementing an ERP system is no small feat. It takes strategic planning, collaboration, and a commitment to long-term success. But here’s the good news: firms that get it right share several common traits. These winning strategies focus on gathering and sharing information, keeping users engaged, and continuously improving the system post-go-live.

Exceptional Consulting Prowess Leads Way for Promotion of Amanda Roussel to Principal CRM Consultant at Full Sail Partners

Jennifer Renfroe — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Amanda Roussel's unwavering commitment to ensuring clients receive the highest value from CRM consulting services has led to this promotion

Full Sail Partners, a Deltek Premier Partner, is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Roussel to Principal CRM Consultant. Over the last five years, Amanda has earned a reputation as a rock star Senior CRM Consultant. Now, as Principal CRM Consultant, she will oversee all efforts related to CRM and client marketing needs. This includes Full Sail Partners’ marketing related Blackbox Connectors and custom CRM solutions. Moreover, she will mentor, train and lead the other Full Sail Partners’ CRM consultants.   

“Amanda is highly regarded both within and outside the organization due to her extensive CRM expertise, exceptional networking abilities, innovative thinking and strong communication skills,” stated Partner, VP of Marketing & Sales, Sarah Gonnella. “Promoting Amanda is a vital step in expanding our CRM consulting team and supporting these crew members. As we assess the best ways to meet our internal requirements as well as our clients’ requests, we believe this promotion will provide the support needed to ensure our continued success as a company.”

Amanda’s promotion to Principal CRM Consultant is the next logical move in her well-established CRM and marketing career path.  With Amanda’s expert level of CRM knowledge, deep understanding of marketing needs and her proficiency in effectively guiding clients, Amanda is the epitome of a standard of excellence. As such, she is the perfect choice as mentor for both current and future CRM consultants as they continue to grow in their roles with Full Sail Partners. Furthermore, clients will benefit as the CRM consulting team’s capabilities are bolstered under Amanda’s leadership.

  “I look forward to leading the CRM consulting crew and incorporating ways to make our team even stronger,” stated Amanda Roussel. “Full Sail Partners offers a variety of solutions to meet clients’ marketing needs, including our Blackbox Connectors, and I am excited for our CRM consultants to dig deeper with clients to provide next level solutions.”

For more information, please contact Full Sail Partners’ Marketing and Communications Department. 

Value of the Deltek Vantagepoint Readiness Report

Amanda McClain — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The Full Sail Partners’ Vantagepoint Readiness Report remains the essential launchpad for any firm transitioning to Deltek Vantagepoint. This comprehensive tool is your guide to cleanup efforts and strategic planning as you consider the upgrade from Deltek Vision to Vantagepoint. It’s the perfect starting point for firms aiming to navigate the complexities of this process with confidence and clarity. 

Should I Migrate? 6 ERP Data Migration Considerations

Sparsha Muppidi — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT

What You Need to Know About OCR and ICR Technologies

Evan Creech-Pritchett — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Without efficient document management, project-based firms would fall to pieces. The advent of advanced technologies, particularly in scanning and document processing, helped firms streamline this crucial aspect of their operations. Traditional scanning methods often fall short, only capturing document images without extracting crucial metadata such as client names, dates, or invoice amounts, unless manually inputted by associates.

5 Mistakes Made During an ERP Search

Bryce Crosby — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Selecting and implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a complex and critical process for any size professional services firm. Those investing in an ERP need to understand it can take significant time and is a decision that will impact your firm for many years if not decades. Here are five common mistakes made during an ERP search and our advice on avoiding them.