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First, I want to congratulate Jordan and his wife on the birth of their baby boy! Jordan and I work hand-in-hand on many projects, and since our hard-hitting banter is well-known around the Fionta water cooler, I’m hoping I can fill his shoes here. I’ve been spending quality dad time with my 7-month-old daughter here in Portland, […]

Hispanic Heritage Month is a US holiday created to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This annual holiday takes place from September 15 to October 15. But it began as a commemorative week in 1968 to coincide with the Independence Day celebrations of several Latin American nations. Nearly 20 years later in 1987, […]

You’ve been with Fíonta since late 2020. What attracted us to you? Initially, I was contacted directly by a friend/former coworker with whom I worked while at a recruiting firm. He knew me, my background, and Fíonta’s needs for my position since it was a direct report to his daughter’s position. But then, the more […]

Rebranding campaigns allow companies to consistently evolve their products, showing that the business intends to innovate and improve over time. However, these changes can be sudden for users who have integrated entire platforms into their mission-critical operations. With the Salesforce Marketing Cloud rebrand now in effect, we want to lend a helping hand to nonprofits […]

Prioritizing diversity in technology events creates equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups. Dreamin’ in Color is an annual event that elevates black voices who are current or aspiring Salesforce professionals. Attendees and presenters discuss how to succeed, overcome obstacles and grow thriving careers and businesses in the Salesforce ecosystem. Fíontans Cody Hamilton and Katy Burns […]

In this new digital era, it’s important to refrain from becoming desensitized to the technology of our everyday lives. Too often, we forget the meaning behind the innovations we interact with – we forget the why behind the what. Technology serves people and not the other way around. The fabric of who we are as a people doesn’t […]

You are one of our most long-time employees! How did you first learn about us, and what attracted you to the position? Networking as a small business owner brought me to Fíonta [then Confluence]. A colleague who had worked with Confluence referred me to Lisa. I started working here as a Salesforce consultant in 2012 […]

You are the first internal recruiter we’ve hired, and we were so excited that you came on board! Share with me a typical day for you. I’m super excited to be Fíonta’s first internal recruiter! A typical day for me always starts with follow-ups. I follow up with candidates, potential candidates, hiring managers, and other […]

Hello and welcome to this month’s installment of All About Salesforce. In this issue, I’ll highlight recent work completed for an inspiring nonprofit organization, recap some of the best of this year’s Salesforce.org Nonprofit Summit, announce a change to the Nonprofit Cloud licensure, showcase an innovative use of CRM Analytics, and provide a link to my […]

Juneteenth is included in Fíonta’s holiday calendar. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of ending slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas, origin in 1865, the observance of June 19 as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Juneteenth commemorates African-American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. […]