Lindy B. Batdorf

Current

Speaker ~ Communication/Performance Coach at Batdorf Communications

Past

Director of Development and Outreach at The Children's Center of Clackamas County
Promotions Producer/Publicist at KOIN-TV
News Editor/Archivist & Promotion Producer at KATU-TV

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Education

Warner Pacific College
Clackamas Community College

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Websites

My Website

Lindy B. Batdorf’s Summary

Every shred of meaningful experience I have reflects some facet of human to human communication and the importance of respect and relationship.

So...the heart and soul of all I do has to do with:
The Art and Heart of Communication.

My goal is to:
--help businesses succeed by holding workshops and seminars that encourage respect and enhance communication
--write books and articles that help us laugh, think or feel to a deeper degree
--assist others in performance and presentation skills (I especially enjoy helping reluctant speakers build confidence)

Lindy B. Batdorf’s Specialties:

The Art of Heart Communication, Communications Coach, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Writer’s Workshop leader, Inspirational & Church Retreat Speaker, Author, Freelance Writer, Freelance Producer

Lindy B. Batdorf’s Experience

Speaker ~ Communication/Performance Coach

Batdorf Communications

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2002 — Present (7 years 3 months)

The Art & Heart of Communication is based on the importance of common sense, respect and understanding.

Whether at work, at home, in the marketplace, the neighborhood, at church, other organizations or even in line at the post office -- every person is significant to the function of the whole.

In short, people matter. They matter, because whether we like it or not, we are thrown into interactions every day.

Communication is the glue and/or electric fence that holds or hinders these relationships and interactions.

As a speaker, writer and teacher, I offer tools to enhance, build or rebuild communication for individuals, families, groups and organizations based on that big three: respect, understanding and common sense.
Director of Development and Outreach

The Children's Center of Clackamas County

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

April 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 9 months)

Responsible for fundraising and community outreach. This includes--in part--the development of printed materials, public speaking, event planning and in-depth work on sex abuse prevention talks. The Children's Center of Clackamas County provides a tremendous service to the community and is truly the first step toward healing for children who may have been abused, sexually abused, or severely neglected.

This is truly a work of the heart.
Promotions Producer/Publicist

KOIN-TV

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

January 1997 — January 1999 (2 years 1 month)

Responsible for creation of promotional videos, press releases, radio spots and all facets of television promotion.

Have also worked as a freelance writer/producer/publicist for KATU, KPTV, KPDQ radio, The Oregonian, Spirit Media, Business@Home Magazine, Woman's World Magazine and others.
News Editor/Archivist & Promotion Producer

KATU-TV

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

1979 — 1987 (8 years)

1983-87 Promotion Producer/Publicist: Duties included all facets of video, audio and print promotion (received Rosey Award of Excellence as well as national recognition for Image Campaign)
1979-1983 News Archivist: required in-depth knowledge of current events and all news stories. Duties included the filing of all news video and linear video editing.

Lindy B. Batdorf’s Education

Warner Pacific College

B.S. , Human Development/Journalism , 1993 — 1996

I went back to college after a 20 year break, but at the same time I was raising two wonderful, but very young sons. There wasn't much time for outside activities...

Scott Thompson, writer/editor of the Warner Pacific magazine, wrote a lovely article after my book, "Stop and Smell the Asphalt" was published. He does a stellar job with that publication.

Warner Pacific College is a marvelous school with fantastic professors--my experience there was absolutely life-changing.

Activities and Societies:

Received UPS adult learner scholarship ~ National Dean's List ~ Speaker for graduation ~ Emcee for Warner Pacific Harvest Banquet held at the Oregon Convention Center as well as Seattle
Clackamas Community College

AA , Liberal Arts , 1973 — 1976

Activities and Societies:

Phi Theta Kappa, Member Drama Team, Video Production, Clackamas County Repertory Team, Satellite Outreach Theatrical Team

Additional Information

Lindy B. Batdorf’s Websites:

My Website

Lindy B. Batdorf’s Interests:

Spending time with my family and friends.

Lindy B. Batdorf’s Groups:

National Speaker's Association, CHADD, North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce, Oregon City Chamber of Commerce, West Linn Chamber of Commerce, Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Christian Writers, Willamette Writers, Warner Pacific Alumni, Phi Theta Kappa