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About
With nearly 40 years of communication experience, Pat has joined his daughter Allison in leading AM:PM PR, an experienced team of communications professionals competent in using digital, social media and traditional communication tools to help clients engage with employees, customers and communities.
Haves
Corporate reputation management, corporate communications, strategic communications, crisis communications, media and editorial relations, digital and social media engagement.
Professional Experience
2010 - Present
Partner
AM:PM PR
Public Relations and Communications
AM:PM PR
Public Relations and Communications
Pat is co-founder (along with daughter Allison) of AM:PM PR – an experienced team of communications professionals competent in using digital, social media and traditional communication tools to help clients engage with employees, customers and communities.
May 1963 - Jun 1965
(2 years, 1 Months)
(2 years, 1 Months)
Information Specialist
U.S. Army
Public Relations and Communications
U.S. Army
Public Relations and Communications
Edited command newspapers for the Orleans Area Command and the U.S. Army Communications Zone - Europe.
Jun 1965 - Jun 1968
(3 years)
(3 years)
Floor Director
KPTV Fox 12 Portland
Broadcast Media
KPTV Fox 12 Portland
Broadcast Media
Worked on KPTV's studio and remote production team.
Jun 1968 - Dec 1969
(1 years, 6 Months)
(1 years, 6 Months)
Sales & Research Representative
KPTV Fox 12 Portland
Broadcast Media
KPTV Fox 12 Portland
Broadcast Media
Managed advertising sales for a portfolio of local advertisers and developed station marketing materials based on audience and market research.
Dec 1969 - Dec 1972
(3 years)
(3 years)
Sales Manager
KVDO-TV
Broadcast Media
KVDO-TV
Broadcast Media
Led local advertising sales team of six; managed regional and national sales representatives.
Jan 1973 - Dec 1974
(1 years, 11 Months)
(1 years, 11 Months)
Chief of Staff, Oregon House Majority Office
Oregon Legislature
Legislative Office
Oregon Legislature
Legislative Office
Managed the policy and constituent work for House Majority Leader Les AuCoin and members of the House Democratic caucus.
1974 - 1978
(4 years)
(4 years)
District Office Manager
Office of Congressman Les AuCoin
Public Relations and Communications
Office of Congressman Les AuCoin
Public Relations and Communications
Managed district projects and casework staff; networked on behalf of the congressman with local elected officials, community leaders and constituents.
1979 - 1982
(3 years)
(3 years)
Chief of Staff
Office of House Speaker Hardy Myers
Legislative Office
Office of House Speaker Hardy Myers
Legislative Office
Managed staff of the speaker's office and House floor and committee staffs; assisted speaker with policy and administrative responsibilities.
1983 - 1987
(4 years)
(4 years)
Owner
Currier/McCormick
Government Relations
Currier/McCormick
Government Relations
Managed company's lobbying and political consulting practices; provided council management and lobbying services for the Oregon Council of the American Electronics Association.
1987 - 1989
(2 years)
(2 years)
Public Affairs Manager
Tektronix, Inc.
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Tektronix, Inc.
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Managed Oregon and California government affairs; managed telecommunications and television issues with congressional and federal administrative agencies.
Jul 1989 - Dec 1990
(1 years, 5 Months)
(1 years, 5 Months)
Senior VP – Public Relations
Pihas Schmidt Westerdahl
Public Relations and Communications
Pihas Schmidt Westerdahl
Public Relations and Communications
Managed firm's public affairs and strategic communications practice.
Jan 1991 - May 2010
(19 years, 4 Months)
(19 years, 4 Months)
Partner
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick
Public Relations and Communications
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick
Public Relations and Communications
Pat led CFM's corporate reputation, issues management and strategic communications team. He also oversaw CFM's consumer marketing and public relations team.
Education
1960
Portland State University (High School)
General Studies – Arts & Letters
General Studies – Arts & Letters
More about Pat McCormick
First Name
Pat
Last Name
McCormick
Interests / Hobbies
AM:PM PR is an experienced team of communications professionals competent in using digital, social media and traditional communication tools to help clients engage with employees, customers and communities.
My Affiliations
Counselors Academy
Public Relations Society of America
Associated Oregon Industries Foundation board chair
Associated Oregon Industries executive committee member
Portland City Club President-Elect
NW Catholic Counseling Center legacy board member, former chair
Awards / Honors
Pat was honored in 1999 by the Portland Metro Chapter of PRSA with its William W. Marsh Career Distinction Award, presented to a chapter member who has significantly developed public relations as a credible profession, accomplished landmark professional achievements, mentored professionals and newcomers, and advanced the mission of PRSA.
In 2010, Pat was recognized with the Chairman's Award by Associated Oregon Industries for his outstanding leadership on behalf of the Oregon business community.
In 2010, Pat was recognized with the Chairman's Award by Associated Oregon Industries for his outstanding leadership on behalf of the Oregon business community.
Specialities
Corporate reputation management, corporate communications, strategic communications, crisis communications, media and editorial relations, digital and social media engagement.
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