History Main / ConsummateProfessional

* ''Fanfic/CyberpunkFatherhood'': Jackie describes [[CorporateSamurai V]] as this as he explains to David why his father did what he did at [[DarkAndTroubledPast Neo-Oaxaca:

* In ''Videogame/GrandTheftAutoFive'' Trevor describes Chef as a consummate professional when he introduces him as a possible gunman for the Paleto Score

The Consummate Professional is also recognized for their [[TheGift uncanny talent]] at the chosen profession. Their no-nonsense attitude has allowed them to hone their skill to an almost supernatural degree, to the point their name (if actually known) becomes synonymous with excellence in their line of work. Be it playing the stock market, performing a military mission or killing a mark, they baffle others with their complete control and superlative skills. This may simply be because their professionalism makes them ThePerfectionist, driving them to put the necessary time and training into mastering their craft where less professional workers might slack off or cut corners.

If they're on the shadier side of the law, [[BerserkButton don't ever compare 'em to common thugs]]; that's a wonderful way to end up in traction or worse. They're first and foremost a professional, and by definition above such scum because of their code. And for pete's sake, [[TemptingFate don't invoke a]] ContractOnTheHitman. As for a professional in a legitimate profession, they might be ruthless, but [[EvenEvilHasStandards they're never corrupt]]. They do not need to cheat or commit fraudulent actions; their skill places them beyond such petty strategies.

* ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'': As Ladybug, Marinette would rather stay focused on the task at hand than flirt, joke, or indulge in celebrity fame. This is why Chat Noir's jokes annoy her when he utters them at the worst possible moments and the cause behind most Parisians viewing Chat Noir as Ladybug's sidekick instead of a partner who is her equal. She is clearly cut for leadership and, although not free from some moments of weakness (she's only a teenager, after all), will put her duty to protect Paris above everything else.

* Zan Owlson in ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales2017'' is a serious and collected businesswoman, who as the new CEO of Glomgold Industries contrasts sharply with Flintheart Glomgold himself. She dislikes being reduced to his BeleagueredAssistant when he returns, but continues to try and run a successful business in the wake of his insane schemes, and continues to do so even when [[spoiler: Glomgold Industries ends up being owned by Louie]]. And when she finally has enough of how ridiculous Duckburg billionaires are and [[TakeThisJobAndShoveIt announces her resignation]], she adds that she'll work her notice and train a replacement "because ''that'' is what professionals ''do''".

* ''Literature/NoCountryForOldMen'' gives a very dark subversion with ProfessionalKiller Anton Chigurh. He has “principles that transcend money” and is “completely honest and reliable,” but his idea of “honesty” includes things like needlessly gunning down the wife of a deceased target simply because [[IGaveMyWird he gave his word]] that he’d do so if the target didn’t cooperate. He kills bystanders, coworkers, and even his employers to ensure he can complete the job as efficiently and safely as possible, and when he finds the $2 million at the end of the novel rather than keep it he simply returns it to his baffled boss, asking neither for a share nor collateral to secure future transactions. The end result is that while he is very professional and has a code of ethics which he obsessively follows, the end result isn’t any different than being a ForTheEvulz serial killer.