""I was really empowered to do a lot outside of the scope of what was technically on paper."

Join us for an exclusive Making of a Winner Interview with DevanWebb, a Senior Consultant at Southwest Airlines and past Admin Awards winner. Discover Devan’s remarkable journey from her early days as an Administrative Professional to her transition to Executive Assistant and Senior Consultant.

In this interview, Devan addresses key lessons that attendees can learn from, including:

• How to navigate career transitions: Learn how Devan moved from an Executive Assistant role to a Senior Consultant, utilizing her skills and building strong partnerships with executives. Devan will share what her role entails today at Southwest Airlines and how her EA position helped prepare her for this promotion.
  
  
• Redefining the Admin Role and Breaking Boundaries: Discover how Devan, new to the EA function, and her leader, who had never had EA support before, shaped a fresh vision for the role. Through autonomy, creativity, and trust, they forged a unique partnership. Devan also candidly discusses the stereotypes often associated with the Executive Assistant role and how she not only redefined her own career path but also advocated for broader changes within Southwest's organizational structure.
  
  
• The power of writing and communication skills: Devan shares how her exceptional communication abilities were critical to her success and how they helped her rise through the ranks at Southwest.

Whether you’re a career Administrative Professional and can't imagine not suiting up every day for your role as force multiplier, or looking to explore new career possibilities, this interview offers valuable insights into growth, leadership, and making an impact from any seat you choose.