In my four years as a Southwest Employee, I’ve seen a lot of
zany things that most people don’t experience in a corporate setting. From singing telegrams to Chewbacca
impression competitions, the People of Southwest Airlines are no strangers to
coloring outside the lines. When it
comes to things like this, I doubt the first work group that comes to mind is
our Corporate Sales Team.... read more
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Emily Richardson
I’ve had many different career aspirations (fashion stylist, personal chef, international pigeon courier) but the common thread found in my interests is my obsession with travel. Thankfully, this brought me to Southwest Airlines where I’ve been an Employee in the Marketing Department for the past four years.
Fun Facts
Languages
Je parle Francais, de temps en temps.
Hobbies
Traveling, cooking, observing the world through rose-colored glasses.
Family
Look, Mom and Dad! I’m on a blog!
Pets
Not ready for children yet.
High School
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Oklahoma City
College
The University of North Texas
Favorite Sports Teams
Thunder Up and Boomer Sooner!
Favorite Travel Destinations
Bermuda, Costa Rica, Australia
Your Favorite Southwest Story
Dressing up like super heroes at the National Business Travel Association convention in LA in 2008. While suits are de rigueur, Southwest’s Corporate Sales Team let everyone know we were there to save corporate America from fees by donning tights and capes. It was hilarious and inspiring to watch my Leaders dressed as Captain America and Wolverine discuss travel policies with procurement directors of Fortune 500 companies.
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It's a Bird, It's a Plane, it's... the Corporate Sales Team?
By: Emily Richardson 
Jul 11 2011
In my four years as a Southwest Employee, I’ve seen a lot of
zany things that most people don’t experience in a corporate setting. From singing telegrams to Chewbacca
impression competitions, the People of Southwest Airlines are no strangers to
coloring outside the lines. When it
comes to things like this, I doubt the first work group that comes to mind is
our Corporate Sales Team.... read more
The Southwest Nomad
By: Emily Richardson
Apr 06 2011
I’ll be the first to admit working for an airline has
great perks. Having the ability to
travel at a moment’s notice is fun and exciting, and feeds my adventurous
spirit. My flight privileges are more
beneficial to me now than ever before, since I became a nomad. In my experience, it’s never good when your landlord
calls you. At best, it’s about a maintenance
issue.... read more
A Day in the Life of Corporate Sales
By: Emily Richardson
Mar 07 2011
The Marketing Department
at Southwest Airlines is an exciting place to be! We work diligently every day to create demand
for our brand. While the majority of
Marketing’s efforts target travelers directly, the Corporate Sales Team’s
Customers are a little different. We
work with corporate travel decision makers, rather than the business travelers
themselves, to position Southwest... read more
LUV Notes
By: Emily Richardson
Feb 16 2011
The sounds of LUV could be heard through the halls of
Southwest Airlines’ Headquarters on Valentine’s Day this year, thanks to the
voices of our nine Marketing Interns, better known as the SWAmazing SWAlentines!
For a small fee, Southwest Employees could send a singing telegram to croon to
an unsuspecting cubicle, meeting, or even Gary Kelly! The SWAlentines
dressed the part wearing... read more
