Thomas Perez Named “General Sales Manager–New York” of AT&T Interactive Advertising Solutions

Dec. 10, 2009 - PRLog -- Thomas Perez has extensive experience leading major organizations in growth and success. With over 19 years in multi-media advertising and marketing Mr. Perez brings a wealth of knowledge in online, print and television advertising with an extensive background in Hispanic Advertising and Marketing.
Thomas’ experience in leadership positions with major U.S. corporations lends itself well to the challenges of leading an organization particularly in the Greater New York area in these economic times. He has served as Director for Verizon Superpages, Vice President of Sales at E-Direct, General Sales Manager for Tribune’s South Florida Hispanic newspaper “El Sentinel” and initiator and builder of Reuben H. Donnelley’s Bilingual Spanish Advertising products.  Thomas’ public speaking engagements have educated many businesses to the benefits of advertising and Hispanic marketing while reinforcing the strength of and growth of the U.S. Hispanic community.  
“I truly enjoy the challenges of building sales organizations, products, and markets.  My vision is to provide products that prove useful to consumers and communities while helping businesses grow. I have had the good fortune of assisting major organizations grow products that have been embraced both by consumers and businesses while growing the company’s bottom line” Mr. Perez states.
Thomas has been widely recognized for his achievements throughout his career including “Presidential Award Winner” twice and “Recognition for Excellence” at Reuben H. Donnelley as Manager of the Year. He led “El Sentinel” to record breaking net gains among Tribune Corporation’s Hispanic Publications.  He also led E-direct’s sales force to their highest ever sales results in the highly volatile “post 911” marketplace.  Verizon recognized Mr. Perez with an “Award for Excellence” for his high achievements in the growth of Verizon’s Online and Hispanic advertising products as he initiated and ran new markets along Florida’s East Coast.  
Mr. Perez has been a member of various organizations including the Broward County Latin Chamber of Commerce, Miami Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Kings County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Navy League, U.S. Power Squadron, the N.Y. Wildlife Conservation Society, and has served on the boards of the South Florida Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce as well as PROFESSA.