DO WORK

Building successful careers beyond the game

What We Do

From the Playing Field to the Business Field

At Do Work, we empower athletes to take control of their careers—helping them transition from competition to long-term success in business. With a proven track record of guiding thousands of current and former professional athletes, U.S. Olympians, and student-athletes, we provide the skills, strategies, and tools necessary to build meaningful careers after sports.

WhO We ARE

Founded by a Leader in Career Transformation

Bert Zevzavadjian, an 18-year LinkedIn veteran, career expert, and founder of the Do Work Team, has helped thousands of athletes successfully transition from the playing field to the business field. His deep expertise in networking, personal branding, and business development—combined with his passion for mentorship—makes Do Work the ultimate playbook for athlete career success.

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WHY DO WORK?

Proven Success

We’ve helped athletes at every level secure opportunities in business, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Athlete-Focused Approach

Tailored strategies that leverage the competitive mindset and leadership skills athletes already possess.

Real-World Tools

Master LinkedIn and personal branding to create powerful career opportunities.

Comprehensive Support

From keynotes to hands-on coaching, we provide actionable steps that drive success.

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HOW WE HELP

Keynotes & Speaking Engagements

Inspire and educate teams, organizations, and athletic departments on career development, personal branding, and leveraging LinkedIn for success.

Career Transition Clinics

Interactive workshops designed to equip athletes with the skills and strategies needed to navigate life after sports.

1:1 & Group Coaching

Personalized career coaching to help athletes define their path, build their network, and land high-impact opportunities.

LinkedIn as a Game-Changer

Athletes who successfully transition into business don’t just rely on talent—they leverage relationships and visibility. We teach athletes how to strategically use LinkedIn to build relationships, grow their brand, and generate career opportunities.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Sports & Entertainment Impact Collective

“Bert has been a tremendous asset to the McLendon Foundation. His LinkedIn expertise and career coaching have made a meaningful impact, helping our McLendon Torchbearers navigate their career paths with confidence and clarity."

Adrien Harraway Senior Vice-President The McLendon Foundation
“Bert is the LinkedIn Expert - an invaluable asset helping our players with internships, externships, and job placements.”

Kurt Richardson
Director of Player Engagement
Michigan State Football
"Bert is one of the best innovative minds when it comes to your digital brand - aligning LinkedIn with career aspirations. He is a genuine and authentic leader helping athletes succeed beyond the game."

Lamarr Pottinger
Director, Leadership Development
NCAA
“Bert’s a game changer. Highly recommend to any university or pro team looking to prepare their players for success beyond the game.”

Justus Jones
Director of Player Development
New York Jets
“Our team is still talking about how much Bert helped them prepare for their professional careers upon graduation.”

Doug Sage
Head Coach – Men’s Lacrosse
Manhattan University
“Bert’s LinkedIn expertise confidently navigates your career, empowering you personally and professionally. Invaluable.”

Kim Rickards
Executive Relations
Atlanta Hawks
“Bert developed a purpose-driven method for athletes to unlock life-changing opportunities to create successful career and business outcomes.”

Kaleb Thornhill
Co-Founder
Pro Athlete Community
“Bert captivated and motivated our student-athletes and prepared them for their post graduate careers.”

Michael Pierce
Associate Commissioner
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC)
“Bert showed me the tools to make a million dollars after the NFL.”

Jamar Taylor
Professional Athlete
NFL
“Bert made a huge and important impact on the team’s post-graduate pursuits.”

Jenna Dingler
Head Coach – Women’s Lacrosse
Manhattan University
“Bert equips student-athletes’ career trajectory – from learning skills to landing a job in any career to getting paid their worth.”

Phillip Haynes
Director of Player Development
UNLV – U. of Nevada Las Vegas
"Bert has played a major role in my development as a young professional, setting me up for career success. Beyond grateful, and highly recommend to everyone."

Victoria Valez
Women’s Tennis
Seton Hall University
“Got my swagger like I’m on the field again. Bert was instrumental in helping me with my transition journey.”

Soul Cole
Professional Athlete
NFL
“Bert gave me the playbook for professional development, relationship building, and understanding my worth.”

Cailyn Crocker
Women’s Basketball
U. of California - Berkeley
“Bert helped me maintain an income and the lifestyle I created for myself after football.”

Jonathan Cyprien
Professional Athlete
NFL
“Bert was instrumental to my professional success and helped me cultivate the “why” behind my career goals.”

Kobe Mosley
McLendon Torchbearer
Horizon League
“Bert didn’t just help me get any job, I got my dream job!”

Montana Frazier
Swimming & Diving
University of Maryland
“Bert helped me connect with the right people, create more opportunities, and impact my professional growth.”

Tevaun Smith
Professional Athlete
NFL
“Bert was so valuable in helping my teammates and I look at the real world, and prepare for life beyond football.”

Jim Bonifas
Football
Iowa State University
“Bert's framework and process for figuring out what I wanted was huge for me!”

David Fales
Professional Athlete
NFL
“Bert helped me in different areas of both my personal and professional life.”

Cameron Alvarez
Volleyball
University of Texas at Dallas
"Aced my interviews and received multiple job offers right out of college! Thank you, Bert!"

Paul Minetti
Lacrosse
College of Charleston
“Bert has an incredible gift to help athletes translate their skills into business and career success.”

Reid Sinnett
Professional Athlete
NFL
“Bert helped me create a mindset that keeps me locked in and focused, remain consistent, and push through challenges.”

Naviyeah Adams
McLendon Torchbearer
Grambling State University
“Bert educated me on how to approach my new phase of life and enter the real business world.”

Greg Senat
Professional Athlete
NFL
“Bert inspired me, and helped me find my voice to achieve the results I was hoping for, and fulfilled my career aspirations.”

Michael Benedosso
Boxing
West Point – U.S. Military Academy
“If I never met Bert, I would not have realized where my heart truly was personally and professionally.”

Courtney Wallace
Softball
University of Nebraska
“Bert helps you find your direction and drive to accomplish your life, career, and business goals.”

Johnny Stanton
Professional Athlete
NFL
“Bert opened doors and provided me the resources needed to build my career.”

Angela Louis
Track & Field
Roosevelt University
“Bert's a great person, doing great work, helping everyone rise together.”

Bronson Kaufusi
Professional Athlete
NFL
“Bert helped me build connections, become strategic, leverage my professional presence, and shaped my future career.”

Kevin Velasquez
McLendon Torchbearer
Springfield College
"Bert helped set me up for a great summer internship.”

Tim Lhendup
Track & Field
Queens College
“Bert guided me through the process to land my first job out of school.”

Ryan Sailor
Recent Graduate
Penn State University
“Bert helped me realize my gifts and passions and how to leverage my unique skills to create a successful career outcome.”

Kareem Williams
Football
Hope College
“Landed a great role with a great company, and forever grateful for the time Bert invested in me.”

Brandon Downs
Football
Eastern Michigan University
"Bert helped uncover my priorities and skills, shaped my career path, and gave me the confidence to navigate my next career steps."

Thomas Walsh
Football
Stonehill College
"Bert's guidance as key to my career development - from goal-setting to interviewing to career pathing."

Jalen Washington
McLendon Torchbearer
Mississippi State University
"Bert had the team dialed in and it was incredible for our career development."

Kevin Jaffe
Lacrosse
Manhattan University
"Along with Doing Work, Bert helped me blaze my own path for my career growth and land a job with a company I’m very proud of.”

James Barbato
Recent Graduate
Syracuse University
"Bert inspired me and is truly the Career Coach I didn't know I needed."

Kerrington Johnson
Track & Field
Wofford College
"Bert is a mentor whose guidance has shaped my professional approach and made a lasting impact on my career journey."

Blake Grembowitz Recent Graduate University of Tampa
“Coming from the sports world, Bert was genuinely invested in helping me succeed - and the results have been incredible. I’m forever grateful for Bert in my professional journey.”

Joshua Turner Professional Athlete NFL
"Bert's impact has been vital. He has been a key part of my career growth, pushing me to dream bigger. He genuinely cares and invests in my future."

Kennedy Smith
McLendon Torchbearer
Arizona State University
"Bert has been a huge resource for me in my professional career and put me in a great place to succeed in the workplace."

Spencer Fox
Football
Kean University
"Bert's care for me and my career aspirations is something I will alway be grateful for."

Curtis Williams
McLendon Torchbearer
Villanova University
“My fear is gone … Bert helped me understand who I am transitioning from football to business.”

Michael Neal
Professional Athlete
NFL
"I attribute all credit to Bert in helping me land at one of my dream organizations, in a role that best fits the skill set he helped me identify.”

Kyle Clark
Rowing
Hamilton College
“Bert created an opportunity for our organization to build successful career outcomes and college-to-career transitions.”

Jemma Amato
President - SWA
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
"Bert gave me the playbook to expand my network and brand beyond the field, building real relationships and business opportunities during and after my playing career."

Chris Streveler
Professional Football Player
NFL
"Bert embodies the true meaning of being the change you want to see! He helped me tell a story for others to see beyond my current position and is a great mentor and person."

Jasmine McMoore
McLendon Torchbearer
Clemson University
"Bert helped me secure a great job, and my growth in terms of maturity and emotional intelligence was invaluable.”

Zack Milko
Football
Dartmouth College
“Bert is genuine. I followed the Do Work plan, stood out among others and created a successful career outcome.”

Dorian Braxton-Palmer
McLendon Torchbearer
Marquette University
“Coming out of the NFL, Bert’s selfless support gave me the clarity and confidence to build a business with real purpose and staying power.“

Jelani Jenkins
Professional Athlete
NFL

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DO WORK

Building successful careers beyond the game

What We Do

From the Playing Field to the Business Field

WhO We ARE

Founded by a Leader in Career Transformation

WHY DO WORK?

Proven Success

Athlete-Focused Approach

Real-World Tools

Comprehensive Support

HOW WE HELP

Keynotes & Speaking Engagements

Career Transition Clinics

1:1 & Group Coaching

LinkedIn as a Game-Changer

“Bert has been a tremendous asset to the McLendon Foundation. His LinkedIn expertise and career coaching have made a meaningful impact, helping our McLendon Torchbearers navigate their career paths with confidence and clarity."

“Bert is the LinkedIn Expert - an invaluable asset helping our players with internships, externships, and job placements.”

"Bert is one of the best innovative minds when it comes to your digital brand - aligning LinkedIn with career aspirations. He is a genuine and authentic leader helping athletes succeed beyond the game."

“Bert’s a game changer. Highly recommend to any university or pro team looking to prepare their players for success beyond the game.”

“Our team is still talking about how much Bert helped them prepare for their professional careers upon graduation.”

“Bert’s LinkedIn expertise confidently navigates your career, empowering you personally and professionally. Invaluable.”

“Bert developed a purpose-driven method for athletes to unlock life-changing opportunities to create successful career and business outcomes.”

“Bert captivated and motivated our student-athletes and prepared them for their post graduate careers.”

“Bert showed me the tools to make a million dollars after the NFL.”

“Bert made a huge and important impact on the team’s post-graduate pursuits.”

“Bert equips student-athletes’ career trajectory – from learning skills to landing a job in any career to getting paid their worth.”

"Bert has played a major role in my development as a young professional, setting me up for career success. Beyond grateful, and highly recommend to everyone."

“Got my swagger like I’m on the field again. Bert was instrumental in helping me with my transition journey.”

“Bert gave me the playbook for professional development, relationship building, and understanding my worth.”

“Bert helped me maintain an income and the lifestyle I created for myself after football.”

“Bert was instrumental to my professional success and helped me cultivate the “why” behind my career goals.”

“Bert didn’t just help me get any job, I got my dream job!”

“Bert helped me connect with the right people, create more opportunities, and impact my professional growth.”

“Bert was so valuable in helping my teammates and I look at the real world, and prepare for life beyond football.”

“Bert's framework and process for figuring out what I wanted was huge for me!”

“Bert helped me in different areas of both my personal and professional life.”

"Aced my interviews and received multiple job offers right out of college! Thank you, Bert!"

“Bert has an incredible gift to help athletes translate their skills into business and career success.”

“Bert helped me create a mindset that keeps me locked in and focused, remain consistent, and push through challenges.”

“Bert educated me on how to approach my new phase of life and enter the real business world.”

“Bert inspired me, and helped me find my voice to achieve the results I was hoping for, and fulfilled my career aspirations.”

“If I never met Bert, I would not have realized where my heart truly was personally and professionally.”

“Bert helps you find your direction and drive to accomplish your life, career, and business goals.”

“Bert opened doors and provided me the resources needed to build my career.”

“Bert's a great person, doing great work, helping everyone rise together.”

“Bert helped me build connections, become strategic, leverage my professional presence, and shaped my future career.”

"Bert helped set me up for a great summer internship.”

“Bert guided me through the process to land my first job out of school.”

“Bert helped me realize my gifts and passions and how to leverage my unique skills to create a successful career outcome.”

“Landed a great role with a great company, and forever grateful for the time Bert invested in me.”

"Bert helped uncover my priorities and skills, shaped my career path, and gave me the confidence to navigate my next career steps."

"Bert's guidance as key to my career development - from goal-setting to interviewing to career pathing."

"Bert had the team dialed in and it was incredible for our career development."

"Along with Doing Work, Bert helped me blaze my own path for my career growth and land a job with a company I’m very proud of.”

"Bert inspired me and is truly the Career Coach I didn't know I needed."

"Bert is a mentor whose guidance has shaped my professional approach and made a lasting impact on my career journey."

“Coming from the sports world, Bert was genuinely invested in helping me succeed - and the results have been incredible. I’m forever grateful for Bert in my professional journey.”

"Bert's impact has been vital. He has been a key part of my career growth, pushing me to dream bigger. He genuinely cares and invests in my future."

"Bert has been a huge resource for me in my professional career and put me in a great place to succeed in the workplace."

"Bert's care for me and my career aspirations is something I will alway be grateful for."

“My fear is gone … Bert helped me understand who I am transitioning from football to business.”

"I attribute all credit to Bert in helping me land at one of my dream organizations, in a role that best fits the skill set he helped me identify.”

“Bert created an opportunity for our organization to build successful career outcomes and college-to-career transitions.”

"Bert gave me the playbook to expand my network and brand beyond the field, building real relationships and business opportunities during and after my playing career."

"Bert embodies the true meaning of being the change you want to see! He helped me tell a story for others to see beyond my current position and is a great mentor and person."

"Bert helped me secure a great job, and my growth in terms of maturity and emotional intelligence was invaluable.”

“Bert is genuine. I followed the Do Work plan, stood out among others and created a successful career outcome.”

“Coming out of the NFL, Bert’s selfless support gave me the clarity and confidence to build a business with real purpose and staying power.“

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