John Genest — LA28 Career Profile
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Building The 2028 Games: Where Sports Industry Roots Meet Innovative Brand & Experience Leadership

Cross-functional strategist and operator with sports property experience, CPG brand innovation, startup growth expertise, and USC's interdisciplinary design-business-technology training—ready to contribute to LA28's once-in-a-generation mission.

My Value Proposition

As an LA resident and USC graduate student passionate about leveraging sport's mobilizing power, contributing to LA28 represents the intersection of my professional expertise, personal values, and deep commitment to enriching Los Angeles communities. I bring a multidimensional perspective shaped by sports industry foundations, commercial innovation, event production excellence, and authentic connection to LA's lifestyle and culture.

Sports Foundation

Early career built at New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and TrinityOne Sports Consultancy. Deep understanding of sports properties, fan engagement, partnership coordination, and the unique operational demands of major sports organizations.

Commercial & Brand Innovation

Led $100M+ product launch at Pabst Brewing; integral to $720M+ company turnaround. Experience across brand strategy, market positioning, product lifecycle management, and turning declining categories into growth stories.

Event Production Excellence

Created and produced "The Bouts"—high-end experiential events generating 200M+ media impressions. End-to-end event logistics, vendor coordination, brand integration, and on-site problem-solving at scale.

Cross-Functional Operations

Core team member during exponential startup growth (Grow Therapy: 74x revenue, 112x customer acquisition). Primary collaborator across product, engineering, marketing, operations. Strong project management and rapid execution.

LA Roots & Lifestyle

Venice beach resident living the active, community-engaged LA lifestyle. Marathon runner (4 of 6 World Marathon Majors completed), functional strength trainer, and committed volunteer with Baby2Baby. Embodied understanding of LA's values.

Interdisciplinary Mindset

Pursuing USC's MSIDBT (Design, Business, Technology) at Iovine & Young Academy. Trained in challenge-based problem-solving across disciplines—exactly the mindset LA28 needs for a once-in-a-generation undertaking.

Competencies by Department

Experience & Marketing

Brand Development & Strategy

  • Brand positioning and repositioning
  • Product launch strategy and execution
  • Marketing campaign development
  • Digital and social media strategy

Campaign Orchestration

  • Multi-channel integrated campaigns
  • Project timeline and workflow management
  • Cross-functional stakeholder coordination
  • Campaign performance tracking and optimization

Engagement & Content

  • Fan and audience engagement strategy
  • Content creation and creative direction
  • Experiential marketing and activations
  • Community engagement programming

Operations & Delivery

  • Project and program management
  • Smartsheet / Asana workflow management
  • Budget and P&L oversight
  • Timeline and milestone management

Sport & Games Delivery

Event Management

  • End-to-end event planning and execution
  • Venue coordination and logistics
  • Vendor relationship management
  • On-site operations and problem-solving

Stakeholder Relations

  • Multi-stakeholder coordination
  • Executive and partner communication
  • Negotiation and agreement management
  • Cross-functional alignment meetings

Operations Planning

  • Operational readiness planning
  • Resource allocation and scheduling
  • Workflow design and optimization
  • Games-time execution coordination

Experience Design

  • Visitor and participant experience design
  • Journey mapping and optimization
  • Venue activation and look & feel
  • Merchandise and commemorative programs

Games Logistics & Services

Accommodations & Services

  • Stakeholder accommodation planning
  • Service delivery coordination
  • Hotel and housing liaison
  • NOC/IPC relations and support

Logistics Coordination

  • Transportation and mobility planning
  • Supply chain and vendor management
  • Accreditation and credential systems
  • City operations coordination

Administrative & Compliance

  • Permitting and regulatory management
  • Contract management and procurement
  • Documentation and record-keeping
  • Compliance and quality assurance

Technology & Systems

  • CRM implementation and management
  • Tech stack evaluation and deployment
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Customer journey mapping tools

Who I Am Beyond My Resume

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Athlete & Marathon Runner

Committed to personal excellence. 4 of 6 World Marathon Majors completed. Understanding of endurance, resilience, and goal-setting mindset.

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LA Community Member

Venice beach resident on the Santa Monica line. Deeply rooted in LA's coastal culture. Invested in the city's future and values.

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Community Engagement

Active volunteer with Baby2Baby and other community initiatives. Committed to equitable access, inclusion, and supporting LA's most vulnerable populations.

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USC Iovine & Young Academy

Studying interdisciplinary design-business-technology innovation. Building mindset and skillset for addressing complex, multifaceted challenges. Located near the Coliseum.

Let's Connect

I'm excited about the opportunity to contribute to LA28's mission of creating an unparalleled Olympic and Paralympic Games experience.

John Genest — Los Angeles, CA

genest@usc.edu | LinkedIn

LA28 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leverage sport's power to bring people together, make a lasting impact on Los Angeles, and contribute to the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.