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Coming from a Musical and Theatrical Family, Tom studied Television Production, Mass Media and Electronics in High School. In the mid 70s Tom was co-founder and principle member of Professional Rock Bands Broken Image, Nasty Grab and Disco Era Band TFB. As Lead Singer, playing Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar and Slide Trombone, Tom was also involved in Booking and Management of his bands forming Image Management. During this time, Tom started doing security and transportation for performers in the Greater Boston and New England areas.
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In 1981 Tom went to work for Theatrical Agent Tony Tawa in Boston, MA and GiGi Alexoupoulis in Stoughton, MA learning the booking aspect of the entertainment business as well as being a Professional Dancer. In early 1982 Tom formed North American Arts and Entertainment a Theatrical Booking and Management Company working out of both Boston and Miami doing national and International bookings as well as working as a road manager. In 1984 Tom Moved to Hawaii opening Pacific Arts and Entertainment in Honolulu as well as taking an acting class at the University of Hawaii. During this period Tom wrote the business and marketing plan for Select Entertainment Productions. Upon returning to the Boston area Tom opened Select Entertainment in Saugus and eventually in Nahant, MA, Booking every type of Musical, Comedy and Variety Artist, planning Events, Promotions and Productions Locally, Nationally and Internationally. In 1992 and 1993 Tom went to Park College for Business Management and Business Law with a 4.0 Grade Average in all of his classes. In 1993 Select Entertainment moved to Lynn, MA and then in early 1994 moved to Malden, MA. Opening up the 3000 Square Foot State of the Art Analog and Digital Galaxy Studios, producing Feature Films, Commercials, Infomercials, Industrials, Documentaries, Music Videos, CD Roms, Web-sites, Music Production and every type of Media Project. Doing Independent Marketing and Promotions for Warner, Electra, Atlantic, Interscope, Def American, Reprise and a host of other record labels. In the mid 90s Select Entertainment opened up Branch Offices in New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and New Jersey. Tom traveled between the East and West Coasts as well as the Carribean, Eastern and Western Europe, Russia and Asia doing International Talent Searches and Consulting in all aspects of the Entertainment Industry. Working with International Talent and Bookings for over 30 years. Tom also did a great deal of Marketing in the Trade Show Industry, as International Promotions Director for his companies as well as Xcitement USA, Tom eventually completed San Francisco University's Trade Show Marketing Program. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Digital Media, Filmmaking, and Video Production, as well as certifications in Inbound Marketing. In 2011 Tom and Select Entertainment Productions moved it's Headquarters to The Entertainment Capitol of the World Las Vegas Nevada as we continue to provide Top Notch Entertainment to a Global Market.