Lyanta Callender MA, BA Hon

Doer
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Sr. Design Operations Manager at Expedia Group

Loughton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Lyanta is a Senior Creative Studio Manager at Expedia Group with a background in fashion and graphic design. A graduate of the London College of Fashion, she is a PRINCE2® certified professional with extensive experience in project and account management within advertising. Colleagues describe her as innovative, efficient, and exceptionally detail-oriented.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Fast-paced

Results Focused

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Creative Operations
Her career is focused on managing creative studios and design operations for major brands like Expedia Group and Hogarth Worldwide.
In-House Agencies
She was a featured panelist at the In-House Agency Leaders Club, discussing topics like team building, workflow management, and fostering a creative culture.
Sustainable Production
Previously held the role of Sustainable Production Project Manager at Hogarth Worldwide, indicating a professional focus on environmentally conscious creative work.

Media Appearances

Lyanta has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Sr. Design Operations Manager at Expedia Group
9-2022 - 6-2025
Creative Studio, Senior Manager at Expedia Group
8-2021 - 10-2022
Sustainable production project manager at Hogarth Worldwide
3-2015 - 10-2022
Senior Project/Account Manager/Producer at Hogarth Worldwide
2-2015 - 3-2015
Project Manager (contract) at Xerox

Education

2020 - 2021
Diploma from Chartered Management Institute
2013 - 2014
Master of Arts (MA) from London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London

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Insights For Selling To Lyanta

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lyanta is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lyanta

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lyanta move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Lyanta take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Lyanta

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