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Lynda Halligan Olsen

Executive Communications Leader specializing in crisis communications and public affairs

Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS)California State University, FullertonSanta Ana, CA28 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Experience

Director of Communications and Public Affairs (Initially)Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS) · Jan 2017 – Present
Chief Communications Officer (Formerly)Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS) · Jan 2017 – Present
Consultant (Currently)Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS) · Jan 2017 – Presentfreelance
AnchorKTTV-TV (FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
ReporterKTTV-TV (FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
WriterKTTV-TV (FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
ProducerKTTV-TV (FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
AnchorKBAK-TV/KBFX-TV (CBS/FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
ReporterKBAK-TV/KBFX-TV (CBS/FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
WriterKBAK-TV/KBFX-TV (CBS/FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
ProducerKBAK-TV/KBFX-TV (CBS/FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
AnchorKESQ-TV/KDFX-TV (ABC/FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
ReporterKESQ-TV/KDFX-TV (ABC/FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
WriterKESQ-TV/KDFX-TV (ABC/FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
ProducerKESQ-TV/KDFX-TV (ABC/FOX) · Jan 1998 – Present
AnchorKMEG-TV (CBS) · Jan 1998 – Present
ReporterKMEG-TV (CBS) · Jan 1998 – Present
WriterKMEG-TV (CBS) · Jan 1998 – Present
ProducerKMEG-TV (CBS) · Jan 1998 – Present
AnchorKTVF-TV (NBC) · Jan 1998 – Present
ReporterKTVF-TV (NBC) · Jan 1998 – Present
WriterKTVF-TV (NBC) · Jan 1998 – Present
ProducerKTVF-TV (NBC) · Jan 1998 – Present
Host & WriterThe Morning Blend (WFTX-TV/FOX)
Host, Writer & ProducerReelz
Host & ProducerQVC
Host & Consumer ReporterBest Deals (KTLA-TV/KCAL-TV)
Writer & ProducerYahoo! Buzz (FOX/20th Television)
HostFUSE
Coaching/ConsultingHalligan Media · Jan 2014 – Presentfreelance
Media TrainingVanguard University · Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
ScreenwritingKern High School District · Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Media TrainingConcordia University Irvine · Jan 2018 – Jan 2021
Public Relations WritingUniversity of Delaware · Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
BroadcastingRelativity School · Jan 2016 – Jan 2016
ConsultantCalifornia Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation · Jan 2023 – Jan 2024contract
National Short Screenplay Competition JudgeKids in the Spotlight (KITS) · Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
JudgeKern High Film Festival · Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Film Reviewer & VolunteerNewport Beach Film Festival · Jan 2020 – Jan 2022part-time
Contributing WriterLVBX Magazine · Jan 2018 – Jan 2020freelance
Contributing WriterOcean to Ranch Magazine · Jan 2019 – Jan 2020freelance
Weekly HostKX 93.5 Radio (Laguna Beach) · Jan 2014 – Jan 2017part-time
Fundraiser/On-Air VolunteerKX 93.5 Radio (Laguna Beach) · Jan 2018 – Jan 2018
Panelist/ModeratorAlbuquerque Film Festival · Jan 2010 – Jan 2011
ModeratorAtlanta Film Festival · Jan 2010 – Jan 2010
MemberPBS SoCal · Jan 2025 – Present
Board MemberAmerican Advertising Federation (AAF) Orange County · Jan 2025 – Present
MemberFalck Community Advisory Board · Jan 2024 – Present
Board of DirectorsLaguna Beach Chamber of Commerce · Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
AOCDS Program LiaisonOC Sheriff’s Museum & Education Center · Jan 2017 – Jan 2025
VolunteerOrange County Registrar of Voters · Jan 2016 – Jan 2016
MentorPublic Relations Society of America (PRSA) · Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

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Education

California State University, Fullertonmaster, Screenwriting
UC Irvinebachelor, Social Ecology

Awards

  • Crime Survivors – Above & Beyond Award Recipient (2024)
  • Graduated with Academic Honors – California State University, Fullerton (MFA)

Skills

Stakeholder ManagementBudget ManagementVideo ProductionReportingCoachingPublic Information Officer (PIO)Communications StrategyStrategic MessagingMedia RelationsCrisis CommunicationsCrisis ResponsePublic AffairsExternal CommunicationsInternal CommunicationsBrand Integrity

Languages

English

Certifications

UCLA Extension Certificate Coursework - Broadcast JournalismLeadership Laguna (City of Laguna Beach) - Certificate of CompletionCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT) - Certified MemberGrant Writing USA - Certificate of Completion

Memberships

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
  • California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
  • American Advertising Federation (AAF) Orange County
  • Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce
  • Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce

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Lynda Halligan OlsenExecutive Communications Leader specializing in crisis communications and public affairs