Project Manager Management
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MICHAEL ANTHONY AGUILAR
Las Vegas, Nevada 89149-1683 USA
+1-702-***-**** (h) +1-702-***-**** (m)
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Owner of special event transport management consultancy, with expertise in level of service design, project planning,
contract management, operational development, and public agency coordination. Designed and implemented numerous
successful major event transportation and parking systems, produced key event communications strategies, and
effectively recruited, trained and managed event workforce at all levels. Experienced in the production of successful
documents for several governmental and private sector clients wrote and produced transportation chapter of the Russian
Football Union s successful 2018 FIFA World Cup Bid and consulted to the Brazilian Olympic Committee on Rio 2016.
A strategic and organized professional with over 25 years of proven experience in the design, planning and execution of
large-scale, high-profile major special events. Recognized as a creative and critical thinker who excels at strategic
planning and detail-driven execution. A natural problem-solver who navigates complex programs and potential crises
with a reassuring calm and the clarity necessary to achieve optimal desired results.
A skilled communicator with significant experience representing organizing committees to the International Olympic
Committee, the Olympic Council of Asia, National Olympic Committees, International Sports Federations, Special
Olympics, Inc., world media organizations and government officials at all levels in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North
and South America. Named to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Citizen Review Board (2011-13).
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Coach America Transportation Solutions March 2011 June 2011
National Director of Operations Las Vegas, NV
Director of Operations for transportation management services division of major motor coach company. Duties included:
preparation of all Proposals, recruitment and human resource management, the development of communications materials
(including web-site) and operational delivery. Responsible for successful delivery of transportation services to:
American Association of University Women Convention June 2011 (Washington, DC)
American Association of Museums Convention May 2011 (Houston, TX)
Coach America closed the Transportation Solutions division in June of 2011.
Transportation Management Services, Inc. ( TMS ) April 2008 February 2011
Vice President Major Events Sandy Spring, MD
Vice President of major event division of leading provider of event transportation management services. Duties included
strategic planning, project management, operations oversight, human resources, business development and
communications. Key achievements included:
Director of TMS South African affiliate, delivering transport services for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Provided services to Sponsors and Cultural Olympiad at 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Vancouver.
Consultant to TMS United Kingdom affiliate, providing services to:
o Edinburgh 2011 International Military Tattoo;
o London 2012 Summer Olympic & Paralympic Games;
o Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games;
o Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games;
o FIFA World Cup 2018 (wrote and produced the Russian Football Union s successful bid section).
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Five Tool Group, Inc. October 2003 March 2008
President & Owner Las Vegas, USA
Owner of special event transportation management consultancy. Key achievements included:
2008 Special Olympics Invitational Winter Games/2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, Senior Director,
Delegation & Event Services Jul 2007 through Mar 2008; Feb 2009 (Boise, ID)
o Responsible for the design, planning and execution of Accommodations, Delegation & Family Services,
Food Services, Language Services and Transport & Parking. Managed a team of 7 staff/1,000
volunteers in the delivery of a successful 2008 Invitational Winter Games. Successfully delivered Head
of Delegation Seminar in March of 2008. Provided volunteer support to the Vice President of Support
Services & Operations at the 2009 World Games, in Accommodations, Food Services, and Logistics.
Consultant to Brazilian Olympic Committee on their successful 2016 Summer Olympic & Paralympic Games bid.
2006 15th Asian Games/2005 3rd West Asian Games, Programme Manager, Transport & Signage Oct 2003
through Mar 2007 (Doha, Qatar)
o Directed a multi-national transport and way-finding signage team of 150, a budget of $60 million and the
operation of 2,000+ vehicles. Ensured the successful design, planning and execution of the transport,
parking, wayfinding & signage plan, serving 10,300 NOC members, 4,500 Media, 3,000 VIPs, Sponsors
and Dignitaries and 15,000 Workforce.
F & H, Inc. / International Event Services, Inc. June 2002 through July 2003
Vice President Las Vegas, NV
Vice President of transportation management services provider. Duties included corporate accounting, technology, event
planning, human resource recruitment/management, communications and operational delivery. Achievements included:
2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games, Transportation Project Manager Oct 2002 through Jul
2003 (Dublin, IRE)
o Developed and managed the transport project plan for 8,000 athletes, coaches and officials, 1,000
members of the worldwide Media, 2,000 Dignitaries and 7,000 Participant Family members.
Forsythe & Associates, Inc. / F & H, Inc. June 1986 through May 2002
Senior Project Manager, Events West Covina, CA
Senior Project Manager of event division of U.S. transportation management services provider. Duties included event
planning, human resource recruitment/management, communications and operational delivery. Achievements included:
Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games of 2002, General Manager of Transportation Operations Sep 1999
through May 2002 (Salt Lake City, UT)
o Developed and managed transport systems for over 5,000 athletes, coaches & officials, and 11,500
members of the worldwide media. Produced all Media and Athlete Bus Systems shuttle schedules. Led
an operational team of 1,000, a management team of 8 and a $20+ million budget. Represented SLOC
at the Utah Department of Transportation s Traffic Operations Center.
2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, Senior Director of Transportation Nov 1999 through Mar
2001 (Anchorage, AK)
o Supervised the project team responsible for the development of the transport systems for 3,000
athletes, coaches and officials, 1,000 members of the Media, and 1,000 Dignitaries in Anchorage.
1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games, Senior Director of Transportation Sep 1998 through Jul
1999 (Raleigh, NC)
o Managed development and implementation of transport operating plan for over 15,000 participants at
the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games. Achieved all objectives, on schedule, within budget.
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1998 Goodwill Games, Ground Transportation Manager Jul 1997 through Aug 1998 (Atlanta, GA; New
York, NY)
o Managed event transport operations for the 1998 Goodwill Games in NYC / Long Island; achieving all
objectives, on schedule and within budget. Supervised a team of 28 staff and 950 volunteers.
NBC Olympics Unit, Ground Transportation Manager Jun 1996 through Aug 1996 (Atlanta, GA)
o Managed bus system for NBC s 1996 Olympics Client Guest Program, which included the production of
daily bus schedules for 50 recliner coach buses, serving 28 venues. Managed team of 53.
World Cup USA, 1994, National Director of Transportation Dec 1993 through Aug 1994 (Los Angeles, CA)
o Managed comprehensive transport operations for World Cup USA 1994; achieved a 17% reduction on
a budget of $12 million, in nine U.S. cities. Developed the event Venue Access and Parking Pass
program and supervised a team of 20.
U.S. Olympic Festival, 1987, Assistant Transportation Manager Jun 1986 through Aug 1987 (Raleigh, NC)
o Designed, produced and implemented Transport Operations Plan for 1987 U.S. Olympic Festival.
Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee May 1983 August 1984
Senior Transportation Manager Los Angeles, California USA
Managed a team of 19 and the largest area of all Senior Transportation Managers during the 1984 Summer Olympic
Games. Identified all transport staffing requirements, including job descriptions, duties & responsibilities and training.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University September 1995 to June 1997
Graduate Program, Department of Philosophy Columbus, OH USA
California State University, Bakersfield September 1988 to June 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Cum Laude) Bakersfield, CA USA
1995 Outstanding Graduate in Philosophy and Religious Studies Member of Alpha Chi Honor Society
Bakersfield Community College January 1985 to June 1988
Associate in Arts (Honors Graduate) Bakersfield, CA USA
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Alan Shaw Matthew F. Lehman Wade Morehead
Managing Director, EPIC Managing Director Executive Director
A LeadDog Marketing Group Company Sorenson Capital Houston Marathon
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Jon-Paul St. Germain John Paul Giancarlo Alan Edmondson
Director, World Games Operations Senior Manager Head of Bus & Coach Services
Special Olympics, Inc. International Olympic Committee Olympic Delivery Authority
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Donna Jarvis-Miller, CMP, CEM Stan Kephart Joedy Lister
Director, Programs & Marketing Chief of Police Managing Director
Conference, Inc. City of Salt River Spectrum Events, LLC
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Additional references are available upon request. Please see my linkedin page (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-
aguilar/28/4a1/a34) for testimonials.
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