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Joe Plenzler
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Communications Strategist and Writer, Freelance
Washington, D.C., United States
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Biography
Joe Plenzler is a communication strategist and public relations professional with two decades of experience in the industry. He is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and also served as the senior U.S. military spokesman in Indonesia during the disaster assistance mission in response to the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that killed more than 100,000 people in the Banda Aceh region. In 2002-03, he served as the public affairs officer to then Major General James N. Mattis, USMC (ret.) during the invasion of Iraq where he planned and executed the largest single-unit media embed program in Marine Corps history. From 2010-15, he served in the Pentagon as the press secretary, spokesman, and staff group director for the 34th, 35th, and 36th Commandants of the Marine Corps. Since leaving active duty, he has served as an executive vice president of membership and marketing and director of media relations for two national-level nonprofit organizations. He is also a backcountry expert and frequently reviews outdoor equipment.
Artificial Intelligence , Cross Border Relations , Asian News , IT Industry , Politics
Content
By Joe Plenzler| Yahoo Life Verified Joe PlenzlerSeptember 13, 2024 at 9:08 AM·4 min readThe opinions expressed in this op-ed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Military.com. If you would like to submit your own commentary, please send your article to opinions@military.com for consideration. In a nation as diverse and complex as the United States, the task of uniting all our people is difficult but essential.
By Joe Plenzler| Yahoo Verified Joe PlenzlerJuly 30, 2024 at 5:35 AM·3 min readAs our nation reels from the near assassination of a presidential candidate, many are talking about the need to break the polarization, and that’s a positive step. Now we must put forward concrete ideas to do so. On Thursday, America will mark National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a natural time for us to come together.
By Ellen Gustafson, Joe Plenzler| NH Journal Verified American democracy runs on elections, and elections run on volunteers. Every year, local county election boards across America must recruit more than a million citizen volunteers to administer election polling sites – and even more during presidential election years like 2024. The COVID-19 pandemic and threats of political violence have significantly diminished election volunteerism among traditional poll workers – most of whom are older than 60.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States