Lara Ellakkis

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

High-volume sales specialist with 3+ years of experience handling 200–500 customers daily in fast-paced, high-demand environments. Known for strong client relationships, sharp styling instincts, calm presence under pressure, and a luxury-leaning, elevated personal brand. Adaptable, fast-learning, and trusted by management for cross-location support and leadership-level responsibilities before title.

• Consistently manage 200–500 customers per day, maintaining accuracy, speed, and a high client satisfaction rate.

• Trusted across 10 store environments, regularly covering shifts at new or temporary locations due to reliability and strong problem-solving.

• Built long-term customer relationships; known for remembering preferences, recommending products, and creating a luxury-style client experience.

• Assisted management with onboarding, training new hires, and organizing floor operations during high-traffic hours.

• Handled point-of-sale, inventory issues, conflict resolution, and smooth customer flow during peak volume.

• Recognized for strong presence, professionalism, and maintaining composure in chaotic moments.

• Selected to support 3 additional stores due to strong customer service, presentation, and trustworthiness.

• Provided rapid adaptation to new teams and environments.

• Helped stabilize locations during staffing shortages, events, and reorganizations.

• Supervised daily operations of dispensary, ensuring compliance with state regulations and company policies.
• Trained and mentored new budtenders, enhancing product knowledge and customer service skills.
• Managed inventory levels, conducting regular audits to maintain stock accuracy and prevent shortages.
• Assisted customers in selecting products based on individual needs, providing tailored recommendations for optimal experiences.

• Supported lead stylists with color, wash, blowouts, extensions prep, client consultations, and maintaining a luxury service environment.

• Developed strong interpersonal skills, client comfort techniques, and presentation awareness.

• Learned fast-paced, aesthetics-focused professionalism from ages 16–21 through Salon Luxe.