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Chris Hjelseth

West Fargo

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in employee relations and training coordination at ND Army National Guard. Successfully enhanced soldier retention through tailored action plans and effective communication. Skilled in records management, logistics and adept at fostering collaboration, ensuring operational excellence in fast-paced environments. Committed to achieving organizational goals and improving team performance.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Retention NCO

ND Army NAtional Guard
10.2021 - 07.2025
  • Collaborated with leadership to identify and address individual soldier needs, resulting in higher overall satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Developed customized action plans for at-risk soldiers, addressing specific concerns or barriers impacting their decision to stay in service.
  • Conducted regular briefings with unit commanders and senior leadership on retention trends, challenges, and successes within their respective areas of responsibility.
  • Organized informative workshops on promotion opportunities, educational benefits, and other resources available to soldiers considering reenlistment.

Readiness NCO

ND Army National Guard
10.2008 - 09.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Welder

Fargo Tank
02.2005 - 09.2008
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Rolled steel to make steel tanks to weld together
  • Material handling unloading and loading trucks
  • Kept inventory to be able to reorder

Warehouse Manager / Salesman

Central Steel Building & Const
04.1992 - 12.2003
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Forklift operator to unload/load trucks and trailers
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Collaborated closely with sales department to address any issues related to product availability or shipment delays.
  • Sales of Grain Bins

Education

Carrington High School
Carrington, ND

Skills

  • Employee relations
  • Recruiting strategies
  • Training coordination
  • Records management

Timeline

Retention NCO

ND Army NAtional Guard
10.2021 - 07.2025

Readiness NCO

ND Army National Guard
10.2008 - 09.2021

Welder

Fargo Tank
02.2005 - 09.2008

Warehouse Manager / Salesman

Central Steel Building & Const
04.1992 - 12.2003

Carrington High School

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