Alex Lyness

About Alex Lyness

Experienced Regional Operations Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Retail, Sales, New Store Openings, HR compliance and payroll management. Strong administrative professional with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) focused in History from Gettysburg College.

Experience

1. Regional Operations Coordinator

   J.Crew

   Mar 2017 — Present · New York, NY, US

   In my role as a regional operations coordinator, I served as a primary liaison between J. Crew East Coast stores and corporate business partners, including HR, Benefits, Payroll, Transportation, IT, Legal, and Store Communications departments, ensuring smooth operational flow and issue resolution. Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Regional Vice President of East Stores and five District Managers, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense reports. Responsibilities included- HR compliance for East Coast stores, encompassing onboarding, I-9 verification, E-Verify, new hire paperwork processing, and maintaining personnel files- Payroll management and scheduling as well as managed store supply budgets- Generated and analyzed business reports to help track performance and identify areas for improvement- Travel bookings for store support, visual projects and installations, marketing pop ups, and new store openings/closings.

Education

• Kent School

  High School Diploma

  2006 — 2010

• Gettysburg College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

  2010 — 2014