DeVonte Cox, B.B.A.’16

The Goal-Driven Go-Getter

Account Strategist, Mid-Market eCommerce, Google

DeVonte Cox has big goals ... not just for himself, but for others, too. He is grateful to know that his education in human resource management, combined with skills in customer experience, have an immediate impact on people’s lives—every day. 

After graduating from WMU, Cox started his career at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and immediately began working on his MBA. He rose up through the ranks to management before taking on a new role as territory sales manager—then leadership development associate—at Altria. It was there that he learned how to manage millions of dollars in sales while developing an understanding of core business practices including operations, finance, human resources, marketing, customer service and inventory management. He was also an invaluable proponent of the company’s evolving diversity and inclusion culture.

In January, Cox accepted his dream job as an account strategist with Google—a position that will allow him to grow his passion for data-driven decision making.  

Hobbies: “Religion, family time, traveling, gardening and shopping.”