Cortnie “Cj” Lomax

Cortnie Lomax is a Senior Account Level 5 Manager at Amazon with over 25 years of experience spanning retail leadership from small businesses to large big-box organizations. A native of Washington, DC, Cortnie has built a career defined by operational excellence, strategic growth, and people-first leadership.

Cortnie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Entertainment and Event Management from Johnson & Wales University and has earned three MBA degrees from accredited universities across New York and Los Angeles, specializing in Business Sales and Marketing Management. This academic foundation, paired with hands-on executive experience, has shaped Cortnie’s ability to scale brands, drive revenue, and lead high-performing teams in competitive markets.

In 2018, Cortnie founded Lyric Coffee Bar, a community-driven business rooted in culture, connection, and quality. As a proud business owner and entrepreneur, Cortnie is currently focused on expanding Lyric Coffee Bar commercially and is actively seeking strategic investment partners who share a bold vision for growth and are willing to take meaningful risks together.

At 41, Cortnie is also a devoted parent to a one-year-old daughter, Dylan Dream, who serves as daily inspiration. Guided by faith, integrity, and purpose, Cortnie is passionate about living life to the fullest, keeping God at the center of all endeavors, traveling the world one country at a time, and continuously fulfilling personal and professional dreams. Known for humility, a strong moral compass, and a commitment to pure excellence, Cortnie leads with heart as much as with results.

• Learn the fundamentals of sponsored ads
• Food Safety Manager Certification

• Walden University- D.B.A.
• Northcentral University- M.B.A.
• Metropolitan College of New York- M.B.A.
• Johnson & Wales University- B.S.

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Debutante