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Laura
Ellis

Cannabis industry professional and event specialist with 8+ years of combined experience across retail operations, brand representation, and high-end event production. Detail-oriented, client-focused, and comfortable in high-volume environments.

Brand Ambassador
2025–2026
Perpetual  ·  Central Massachusetts
  • Brand representative at events, trade shows, and partner venues across Central MA
  • Built and maintained relationships with vendors, industry contacts, and community partners
  • Coordinated event logistics, promotional assets, and multi-location on-site presence
  • Tracked brand outreach metrics and reported on partnership outcomes
Private Events Assistant
2024
New England Botanic Garden  ·  Worcester, MA
  • Supported private event execution across a multi-venue botanical campus
  • Managed event setup, breakdown, and vendor coordination for high-profile client events
Budtender
2023–2025
Resinate  ·  Massachusetts
  • Guided customers through product selection using deep knowledge of cannabis categories and effects
  • Maintained inventory accuracy and contributed to documentation of internal tracking systems
  • Delivered consistent service in a high-volume, compliance-focused retail environment
Bookseller
2021–2023
Barnes & Noble
  • Delivered knowledgeable floor service while managing product placement and inventory
  • Handled POS systems, cash management, and opening/closing procedures
Restaurant & Retail
2015–2021
Various Employment
  • Customer-facing roles in catering, retail, and hospitality including cash handling and service
  • Additional background in plant production and audio engineering