Full Sail Partners Appoints Katie Manning as New Marketing Manager to Boost Brand Awareness

Full Sail Partners Elevates Its Marketing Strategy

Full Sail Partners, renowned as a Deltek Platinum Partner, has recently announced an exciting shift in its marketing leadership. The firm welcomes Katie Manning, CPSM, to the role of Marketing Manager. With the essential aim of enhancing market awareness and driving sales for the company’s extensive array of products, Katie is set to bring her vast experience and innovative strategies to the forefront.

Katie's appointment comes at a pivotal time for Full Sail Partners, as the company seeks to bolster its presence in the market. Her new responsibilities will include strategic positioning, effective messaging, and purposeful content creation. In her role, Katie will also develop critical sales enablement materials and devise competitive positioning strategies for the company’s websites, including both fullsailpartners.com and blackboxconnector.com.

Sarah Gonnella, Partner and VP of Marketing & Sales at Full Sail Partners, expressed her excitement about Katie's arrival, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Katie to our team as Marketing Manager. Her extensive experience in the ad agency world will be invaluable in targeting new business opportunities. Additionally, her deep expertise within the AEC industry will ensure that we educate our existing clients on Deltek Vantagepoint's powerful ERP solutions. We look forward to seeing her innovative strategies in action!"

Katie comes to Full Sail Partners with nearly 15 years of marketing experience, of which eight years have been dedicated to supporting architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms. Throughout her career, she has led content strategy and spearheaded integrated campaigns, transforming complex technical offerings into clear, compelling narratives that drive substantial business outcomes. With first-hand experience utilizing Deltek systems and collaborating with both technical and creative teams, Katie approaches positioning, messaging, and sales enablement from a practical, results-focused perspective. She is keenly focused on helping teams communicate value clearly while assisting clients at every stage of their journey.

Reflecting on her new role, Katie commented, "I’m grateful to join Full Sail Partners and am eager to collaborate with such a thoughtful, cooperative team. I aim to build upon the strong foundation previously established and contribute a holistic viewpoint to support the team, our clients, and the promising work ahead."

Katie holds a degree in Journalism with a specialization in magazine editing from the University of Missouri. Furthermore, she earned her CPSM certification in 2022. Her contribution to the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) reflects her commitment to professional development; she currently serves as President-Elect of SMPS North Texas and is slated to take over as Chapter President in 2027. Beyond her roles, she also serves on the SMPS SRC Programming Committee and has actively participated in the SMPS North Texas Mentor/Protégé Program for three years, promoting growth within the AEC marketing community.

Full Sail Partners has established itself as a pivotal resource for thousands of project-based companies, fostering efficiency and cohesion among them. Through its status as a Deltek Platinum Partner and creator of the innovative Blackbox Connector, the firm assists professional services firms in seamlessly connecting their front-end and back-end systems. This integration is further supported by their expertise in technology consulting, business solutions, and application hosting for both Vision and Vantagepoint.

Over the years, Full Sail Partners has garnered recognition as Deltek Partner of the Year and has won the prestigious Marketing Excellence Award multiple times. As they continue to grow and evolve, the company is poised to keep its clients and partners on course toward success.

For further information, engage with Full Sail Partners' Marketing and Communications Department or explore their offerings by visiting Full Sail Partners' website.