
Michael Olufemi Haastrup
Legislative Assistant

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About me
Head, Human Resources/ Registrar
Education

Ahmadu Bello University
1996 - 2000Bachelor's degree Public Administration
Ahmadu Bello University
1996 - 2000Bachelor’s Degree Public Administration
University of Ibadan
2007 - 2009Master's degree Industrial & Personnel Relations.
Experience

The National Assembly, Abuja, Nigeria
Jun 2001 - Oct 2003Legislative Assistant• Established and co-ordinated administrative policies and procedures for the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts of the National Assembly• Analyzed incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions, reports and prepared co-ordinated submissions of summary briefs and reports to the senatorial committee • Prepared agendas and made arrangements for committee and official’s meetings• Conducted research, compiled data, and prepared papers for consideration and presentation by senators and other committee members • Met with individuals, special interest groups and others on behalf of senators, committees and senior officials to discuss issues and recommended various courses of action• Successfully established effective system for records retention by creating database for daily correspondences Show less

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, North Province III, (Kano & Jigawa States)
Nov 2003 - Nov 2004Administrative Manager• Planned, organized, directed, controlled and evaluated the administrative operations of the Church• Directed and advised staff engaged in providing records management, security, finance, purchasing, human resources and other administrative services• Handled and processed confidential information• Maintained the secretariat’s operations and activities• Increased meeting efficiency by developing meeting agendas, minutes and reports.

Federal College of Wildlife Management
Nov 2004 - Sept 2005Acting Registrar/Head of AdministrationThis College is one of the training arm of Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria. My job schedule include: • Head of Administration• Secretary to the Internal Management Board (IMB)• Secretary to the Academic Board

Federal College of Forestry
Sept 2005 - Nov 2007Acting Registrar/Head of AdministrationThe College is one of the training arm of Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria. My job schedule include: • Head of Administration• Secretary to the Internal Management Board (IMB)• Secretary to the Academic Board

Forestry Research Institute of NIgeria
Nov 2007 - Oct 2024• Member, internal Management Committee• Recorder of Institute's Governing Board proceedings.• Implemented and monitored organizational plans and developed goals and strategies to address prioritized issues.• Assessed personnel performance of 120 staff members and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.• Established and developed a strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.• Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.• Ensured timely and accurate administrative task completion.• Drove workflow improvements by streamlining processes.• Spearheaded internal communication initiatives to foster timely deadline management.• Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.• Drafted informative reports regarding upcoming projects and required resources.• Developed revisions for systems and procedures by evaluating operational practices and identifying improvement opportunities.• Exercised good judgment by employing contemporary management principles and supervisory practices. Show less ● Enhanced the organization’s growth rate by coordinating the activities of several teams, assessing personnel performance and implementing incentives and team-building events to boost morale.● Received a letter of commendation from the Governing Board for outstanding performance in the turn-around of the Human Resources and other segments of the organization which was rewarded with an instant promotion to the position of Assistant Director.● Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning the Director-General.● Established and developed a highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.● Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve the overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.● Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.● Supported HR functions, including HR policy reviews, HR advisory, new hire orientation, training and development, establishing and monitoring goals, conducting performance reviews and administering salaries to staff.● Facilitated resources management, administration procedures and documentation and industrial relation matters.● Served as the primary point of administrative contact and liaison with other departments, offices, individuals and institutions on operational and programmatic matters.● Enhanced collaboration between team members by facilitating meetings, conferences, preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders. Show less • Oversaw and administered the day-to-day activities of the office; assisted to develop policies, procedures and systems which ensured productive and efficient office operation• Supported the Director of Human Resources by aligning human resources functions with the overall strategy of the establishment• Conceptualized organizational models suitable for assigning workload and monitoring employee performance• Organized and facilitated meetings, conferences and other special events• Coordinated the disposition and/or resolution of individual problems and disputes involving staff as they arose. Show less
Director/Head, Human Resources Department
Apr 2022 - Oct 2024Director of Administration (General Services)
Jan 2021 - May 2022Assistant Director, Administration
Apr 2019 - Jan 2021Chief Administrative Officer and Principal Administrative officer
Nov 2011 - Apr 2019Senior Administrative Officer
Nov 2007 - Nov 2011

Federal College of Forest Resources Management
Feb 2024 - nowDirector of Human Resources/RegistrarHead of Human Resources, Director of Administration, Secretary to the Academic Board.
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
CourseraMay 2019 
Associate, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (ACIPM)
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of NigeriaMay 2016- View certificate

Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Coursera Course CertificatesApr 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Michael Olufemi HaastrupCommendation award The Governing Board, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria Apr 2019 A letter of commendation issued based on exceptional contributions that led to the enhancement of the Institute's mandates, especially in the Human Resources segment.
Volunteer Experience
Trainee
Issued by Red Cross on Mar 2001
Associated with Michael Olufemi Haastrup
Languages
- enEnglish
- yoYoruba
- haHausa
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