One of the most distasteful answers I've ever been forced to give an inquirer who asked "What do you do for a living?", was "I USED TO BE - - ". Eyes glazed over and the conversation quickly ended. It was like even the word retirement meant that there's nothing more you have to offer the world.
That's changed now, however, people do like to know a little about the people they are doing business with or deciding whether to start a relationship or friendship with. So here are the details of "I used to be - ".
I awoke one morning and realized it was time for my life in the Corporate World, 1970 - 2003, to come to a conclusion. My career in Marketing and Sales, the majority of which was spent in the exciting world of Cardiovascular Medicine, had provided me an exceptionally exciting and educational profession, and financial returns that allowed me to live through many recessions and be in a field still in its pioneer stage when I began in 1972, and participate in its growth into Interventional Cardiology and advanced Cardiovascular Techniques.
It was a glorious trip and I had been mentored by the World Renowned Pioneers in Cardiovascular Medicine and their exceptionally well trained and dedicated nurses and technicians.
Here's what it looks like on what would have been a Resume, but I no longer do Resumes.
Education: Master of Business Administration Degree, University of Phoenix, Nov. 1, 1986 Commissioned Officer, US Marine Corps Basic School, First Lieutenant, USMCR, Combat Veteran RVN 1967-1968 Bachelor of Science Degree, East Texas State University (Science, Biology, Education), Sept. 15, 1966 Cardiovascular Call Points:
Diagnostic & Interventional Cardiology / Radiology Catheterization Labs Diagnostic & Interventional Electrophysiology Labs Operating Rooms ER’s Special Care Units
Trained Domestic Cardiology Sales Forces in Diagnostic & Interventional Cardiology. Trained International Cardiology Distributor Sales Forces from India, Pakistan, Mainland China, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, in Diagnostic/Interventional Cardiology, in Bangalore, India & Bangkok/Phuket, Thailand.
Marketing Support:
“New” Product Strategic Sales & Marketing Planning during pre-launch and implementation.
Physician/Staff Training:
Introduction Of Interventional Cardiology into America. Training and Proctoring of Clinical Sites for Regulatory Pathway Compliance.