Lynnette McCurdy Bastida

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DISC Type : sc

Director of Operations at Ideapress Publishing

Gelves, Andalusia, Spain

Overview

Lynnette McCurdy Bastida is a dynamic Director of Operations and consultant with extensive experience in the publishing industry, including roles at Ideapress Publishing and as a Field Editor for Random House. People who have worked with her describe her as thorough, meticulous, and professional, with strong editing and translating skills. She is a graduate of John Brown University.

She has a strong personal and professional connection to Spain, having revised and updated travel books covering regions like Andalusia, Madrid, and the Canary Islands. This experience reflects a deep appreciation for Spanish culture, travel, and literature. Her public commentary indicates a passion for seeing more diverse representation within the literary world.

Unique fact: She has worked as a field editor for Random House, where she was responsible for fact-checking and updating travel guides for Spain.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Publishing Operations
Her career includes multiple Director of Operations roles within publishing companies, showcasing her expertise in managing the business side of the book industry.
Spanish Travel & Culture
Served as a Field Editor for Random House, fact-checking and revising travel guides for various regions of Spain, indicating a deep familiarity with the country.
Diversity and Inclusion
Publicly voiced disappointment over the lack of diversity on a panel at the Frankfurt Book Fair, highlighting her concern for representation in the industry.

Media Appearances

Lynnette has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Director of Operations at Ideapress Publishing
6-2024
Director of Operations at Non-Obvious Company
5-2023 - 6-2024
Executive Assistant at NonObvious Company
4-2022 - 6-2024
Executive Assistant at Leap7
9-2017 - 4-2022
Catalog Manager at Lantia Publishing

Education

9-1986 - 5-1988
English Language and Literature/Letters from John Brown University
1-1997 - 5-1999
Associate of Arts - AA from Las Vegas Design Institute

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Insights For Selling To Lynnette

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lynnette is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lynnette

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lynnette move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Lynnette take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Lynnette

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