AT&T Names Twanda Washington Director of Retail Sales in Manhattan

NEW YORK, March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced that Twanda Washington has been appointed to oversee AT&T-owned retail stores in Manhattan.

"Twanda is an exemplary sales leader who has the experience and commitment necessary to deliver the highest levels of service to our customers in Manhattan," said Tom DeVito, vice president and general manager for AT&T in New York and New Jersey. "She understands what our customers need from today's most advanced and sought after wireless products and services."

"In the city that never sleeps, we are constantly working to make sure every customer gets what they need from AT&T's products, data services and competitive pricing plans," said Ms. Washington. "Our top notch sales team is trained to assist each consumer or business in making the right wireless selection, and can provide customer service and technical support for AT&T's large selection of smart phones, GPS services, netbooks and quick messaging handsets."  

Previously Washington held sales management positions with AT&T in the metro New York region and in Washington DC.

AT&T has more than 130 AT&T-owned wireless stores in the New York metro area. AT&T's wireless products and services are also available at many national retailers including Radio Shack, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and Costco and at authorized locations across the area or online at www.att.com/wireless.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

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