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Matthew Hjelmstad

Communication Professional

CONTACT PROFILE
The University of North Dakota molded me into true professional within my
701-739-5555 field. As a junior, I was induced into the National Society of Leadership and
matthew.hjelmstad@und.edu Success, which has pushed me to become a better student, leader, and person.
Serving five years in the North Dakota Army National Guard has given me great
Grand Forks, experience with critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and
North Dakota accountability. Military skills translate to the communication field well, as
communication is everywhere. As a communication professional, I am able to
linkedin.com/matthewhjelmstad evaluate messages and respond accordingly, persuade large groups or individuals,
and dissect the why behind messages.

EXPERTISE EXPERIENCE
Interpersonal Communication
Strategic Communication Residential Construction Builder 2018 - 2022
Public Relations Building houses every summer in between semesters as a college student has
taught me many skills. Your coworkers need to rely and depend on you when
Social Media Management building. Trustworthiness is also a big factor because this occupation can be
Professional Writing & Editing dangerous at times. This job has also given me more communication experience
because communication is everywhere. If communication fails on the job site,
Persuasion the job will not get done properly and people’s lives could be in danger.

Army National Guard 2018 - Present


The army has shaped me into the person I am today. I truly embody the seven
core values that the army lives by and incorporate them into my everyday life.
 Loyalty: Bearing true faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and
devoting yourself to something or someone.
EDUCATION  Duty: Fulfill your obligations. Doing your duty means more than
carrying out your assigned tasks.
 Respect: Treat people as they should be treated.
Bachelor’s Degree in communication
University of North Dakota  Selfless Service: Selfless service is larger than just one person. In serving
your country, you are doing your duty loyally without thought of
recognition or gain.
2019 - 2023
 Honor: Live up to Army values.
 Integrity: Do what’s right, legally, and morally, even when no one is
watching.
 Personal Courage: Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical or moral).

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