A Resume Needs Strong Headline and Summary: Example, Romney

If you had to write Mitt Romney's resume after the election, how would you help the poor guy out? Start with an attention-grabbing title and a captivating summary. For example:

Willard Mitt Romney Business icon and political campaigner: An Embarrassment of Riches Co-founder and builder of major investment firm. Hard-nosed generator of enviable returns from both public and private markets. Possessor of magical ability to extract profits regardless of target companies’ fates. As Governor of Massachusetts and czar of Utah sporting event, brought efficiency and sound management to previously chaotic organizations. Did this despite infusion of embarrassingly large piles of federal money.

Avoid embarrassing claims that you don't plan to fulfill, such as:

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