Brian Vientos
Project Manager – Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey
Brian Vientos started his career at the entry level and combined practical operations experience with strong project leadership skills. From frontline guest services and ride operations to leading multimillion-dollar capital projects, he brings 17+ years of hands-on expertise to every initiative.
Biography
Brian Vientos started his career at the entry level and combined practical operations experience with strong project leadership skills.
Brian started out in frontline roles at Six Flags Great Adventure, working in guest services and ride operations. These early jobs taught him what it takes to keep a large park running smoothly, including timing, safety, teamwork, and the small details that shape the guest experience.
As he advanced, Brian took on leadership roles, supervising teams in busy areas of the park and helping improve daily operations during peak times. These positions helped him develop his skills in leading under pressure, clear communication, and uniting teams around common goals.
Later, Brian moved into capital project management. He now leads projects worth $2 million to $8 million, such as ride refurbishments, new attractions, queue expansions, and infrastructure upgrades. He works closely with contractors, vendors, internal teams, and safety officials to make sure projects are completed successfully from start to finish.
Brian is respected for his strong grasp of both planning and the real work on site. He understands what sounds good in meetings, but more importantly, what actually works in practice. This helps him ask the right questions, spot issues early, and keep projects realistic.
Along with his park experience, Brian has a strong background in customer service and attention to detail. Before Six Flags, he worked in mortgage sales in Ocean County while going to college full time. That job helped him learn to explain complex information clearly and handle many priorities with discipline and organization.
Brian has earned recognition throughout his career, such as Project Excellence Awards and Operations Supervisor of the Year. Most importantly, his strong track record and the trust he has built with colleagues and partners show the quality of his work.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Monmouth University – West Long Branch, NJ • Graduated May 2008
Concentration: Management
Associate of Arts in Business
Ocean County College – Toms River, NJ • Graduated May 2006
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute • 2019
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
2021
CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
American Red Cross (Current)
Professional Experience
Project Manager – Capital Projects & Attractions
Six Flags Great Adventure (Six Flags Entertainment Corporation) – Jackson Township, NJ • 2017 – Present
Manage end-to-end delivery of $2M–$8M capital improvement projects, including major ride refurbishments, queue expansions, and new attraction installations.
Consistently achieve a 98% on-time completion rate and average 7% under-budget performance across 8–12 projects per year.
Recipient of the Project Excellence Award (2022, 2024) for superior project leadership and execution.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance with ASTM and state amusement safety standards.
Operations Supervisor – Guest Experience & Ride Operations
Six Flags Great Adventure – Jackson Township, NJ • 2012 – 2017
Supervised teams of 40–60 staff across multiple high-volume attractions serving over 3 million guests annually.
Implemented operational improvements that reduced guest wait times by 18% and increased ride uptime by 22%.
Awarded Operations Supervisor of the Year (2015).
Guest Services & Ride Operations Associate
Six Flags Great Adventure – Jackson Township, NJ • 2008 – 2012
Developed hands-on expertise in park operations, safety protocols, and guest experience management.
Promoted twice within four years based on performance and leadership potential.
Mortgage Sales Associate
Ocean Shore Mortgage Group – Toms River, NJ • September 2004 – August 2006
Entered residential mortgage sales immediately after high-school graduation during the peak of the mid-2000s housing-market boom.
Prospected new clients, pre-qualified buyers, and assisted with mortgage applications and refinancing for first-time homebuyers and local families throughout Ocean County.
Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets while attending Ocean County College full-time.
Awards, Community & Skills
Awards & Accomplishments
Six Flags Great Adventure Project Excellence Award – 2022, 2024
Operations Supervisor of the Year – 2015
Completed 6 Half-Marathons, including the Jersey Shore Half Marathon (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
Jackson Memorial High School Varsity Baseball Letterman (2003, 2004)
Community Involvement & Athletics
Assistant Coach, Jackson Township Recreation Baseball League (Ages 8–12), 2015 – Present
Varsity Baseball (Outfielder), Jackson Memorial High School Jaguars – Shore Conference (2002–2004)
JV Track & Field, Jackson Memorial High School (2001–2002)
Member, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) & Key Club (2002–2004)
Key Skills
Project Management (PMBOK methodologies)
Budgeting, Scheduling & Risk Management
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
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