Role and Company
Talent Acquisition Specialist , BP
Expertise
20 years experience in human resources
Location
Houston, TX
About Pree
Pree Newton is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, she honorably served her country for nine years before separating in 2008. As a highly respected HR professional with over 15 years of experience in HR she is committed to seeing others succeed. She earned her MBA from the University of Phoenix and B.S. in Adult Education Training & Development from Southern Illinois University. Since her separation from the military she has worked in various HR functions for leading companies to include Sysco, NRG, Direct Energy, and BP. The secret to her performances and game-changing contributions whether in the workplace or community is passion, research, and strategic driven decisions that allow for both optimization and continuous improvement.
Within BP, Newton is part of a veterans’ project group that is developing a strategy to promote veterans by creating awareness on the leadership team. The goal of the program, which includes veterans and minorities, is to construct a framework that enables the company to build a bigger talent pool from these groups. Her efforts are enabling BP to be more engaged in the veterans’ community and become a more veteran-friendly employer.
Outside BP, Newton established her own consulting firm called Vet-Prep. The mission of this organization is to smooth the transition from the military to the workforce and help align the skills acquired in the military with those employers need. Ultimately, Vet-Prep is enabling veterans to land positions they can be passionate about so they can contribute meaningfully to the civilian workforce.