De Andre Shaw, M.A.
About De Andre Shaw, M.A.
De Andre Shaw, M.A., serves as the National Account Manager at Cogent Communications, where he focuses on generating new business opportunities and building relationships with key decision makers. He has a diverse background in sales and marketing, with previous roles at Bank of America and the Houston Rockets.
Current Role at Cogent Communications
De Andre Shaw serves as a National Account Manager at Cogent Communications, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on generating new business opportunities within the Mid Market and non-named National Account segments. He actively engages with property management and key decision makers to enhance business opportunities. Shaw utilizes consultative selling techniques to identify and address future connectivity needs for clients, ensuring that he meets monthly revenue goals by targeting large commercial and retail buildings, office parks, and professional campuses.
Previous Experience at Bank of America
De Andre Shaw worked at Bank of America in various capacities. He served as an ADP Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2020 in the Houston, Texas area, where he worked for one year. Following this role, he transitioned to Wealth Management Client Services from 2021 to 2022, working remotely for ten months. His experience at Bank of America provided him with a solid foundation in client services and relationship management.
Experience with Houston Rockets
Shaw has a notable history with the Houston Rockets, where he held multiple positions from 2013 to 2019. He began as a Marketing Associate for nine months, then progressed to an Inside Sales Representative for one year. Subsequently, he served as an Account Executive & Service Representative for three years. His roles involved engaging with clients and contributing to marketing initiatives, enhancing his skills in sales and customer service.
Educational Background
De Andre Shaw earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sport Management from Sam Houston State University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2013. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass Communication with a focus on Public Relations from the same institution, studying from 2008 to 2012. His educational background has equipped him with knowledge and skills applicable to his professional roles.
Early Career and Internships
Shaw's early career includes a management internship at Walmart in 2012, where he worked for two months. Additionally, he served as a Radio Personality Assistant at Sam Houston State University from 2009 to 2011 for two years. These early experiences contributed to his development in management and communication skills, laying the groundwork for his future roles in sales and account management.