Simon Newton
British Army
Baltimore,MD
23
years of professional experience
Former British Army Captain specializing in Finance, Human Resources, Welfare, Coaching and Mentoring. My key skills and experience include managing a team of 30 to provide Human Resources support to an organization on 600 personnel, providing welfare support to service personnel, training, running the finances of two charities, and auditing both public and non-public accounts. I have excellent communication skills and experience in many areas across all three services of the Armed Forces; I always aspire to improve the workplace and encourage every coworker to better themselves both personally and professionally.
Professional in operational management with track record of driving efficient processes and optimizing performance. Adept at implementing strategies that align with organizational goals and fostering collaborative work environments. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, ensuring seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Work History
COMMISSIONED OFFICER
7 Years 4 Months- Provided strategic direction to enhance team performance., Promoted clear dialogue to enhance collaboration., Managed financial records and budgets for operations., Presenting and briefing, Human Resource Administration, Delivered instructional sessions to enhance learning outcomes., Trained personnel to enhance their professional capabilities. and Mentoring, Provided immediate support and resources for mental health issues., working under pressure. Maintained public, non-public, and charity finances to ensure compliance and transparency. Administered welfare support, legal advice, and policy guidance for over 600 service personnel, enhancing overall management effectiveness. Coordinated in-house and external training for all personnel, including safety-critical training requiring meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in Data Protection as well as fully converse with GDPR policy and regulations. Acted as the Unit Welfare Officer while deployed on operations and training exercises abroad. As Unit Resettlement Officer, ensured that service personnel were given advice, were appropriately tracked, signposted and communicated with external support agencies in order to achieve the best transition to civilian life possible.
- Defence Academy, Royal Military Sandhurst
- Led operational planning to align personnel, equipment, and mission priorities
- Coordinated training programmes to maintain readiness and unit discipline
- Briefed personnel on orders, risk controls, and task expectations
Commissioned Officer
7 Years 4 Months- Leadership, Communication, Finance, Presenting and briefing, Human Resource Administration, Teaching, Coaching and Mentoring, Mental Health First Aider, working under pressure. The maintenance of public, non-public and charity finances. Administered personal affairs of over 600 service personnel, providing welfare support, legal guidance, and policy advice to management. Delivered in-house and external training for all personnel, including safety-critical training, ensuring compliance with high attention to detail. Proficient in Data Protection as well as fully converse with GDPR policy and regulations. Managed unit welfare initiatives during deployments and training exercises abroad. As Unit Resettlement Officer, ensured that service personnel were given advice, were appropriately tracked, signposted and communicated with external support agencies in order to achieve the best transition to civilian life possible.
- Defence Academy, Royal Military Sandhurst
- Led operational planning, aligning resources, personnel, and objectives for mission readiness.
- Directed training programs, strengthening discipline, performance, and unit cohesion.
- Assessed risk and implemented controls to support safe, effective operations.
SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER
3 Years- Advised management on legal, disciplinary, and human resources matters, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of issues. Trained new recruits and guided them through specialist training, enhancing their readiness and success post-graduation. Supported service personnel with welfare and mental health issues through welfare management and my experience from deployments. Qualified as a teacher in the adult sector and gained formal qualifications in coaching and mentoring.
- Various locations
- Commanded teams through complex operations, maintaining discipline, readiness, and mission focus.
- Planned operational activities, aligning resources, timelines, and objectives with unit requirements.
- Briefed personnel on orders, risks, and priorities to support effective execution.
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
3 Years- Delivered legal, disciplinary, and human resources advice to management, ensuring high standards and timely responses. Trained new recruits in the Army and facilitated their transition into specialist training, enhancing their preparedness for success post-graduation. Assisted service personnel with mental health and welfare issues by applying knowledge from management practices and personal deployment experiences. Qualified as a teacher in the adult sector and gained formal qualifications in coaching and mentoring.
- Various locations
- Led teams through operational planning, tasking, and mission execution
- Directed training programs to maintain readiness and standards
- Coordinated staff activities across administrative and operational functions
JUNIOR NON-COMMISSED OFFICER
12 Years 5 Months- Supported over 600 service personnel as Human Resources Specialist by managing payroll, allowances, and expenses. Maintained up-to-date personal details and ensured soldiers were compliant with vaccination and documentation requirements for deployment readiness.
- Various locations
- Directed operational planning and coordinated unit readiness across changing mission requirements.
- Led personnel through training cycles, maintaining discipline, standards, and welfare.
- Briefed senior commanders on situational updates, risks, and operational priorities.
Junior Non-Commisned Officer
12 Years 5 Months- Human Resources Specialist and personnel support to over 600 service personnel. Processed payroll, allowances, and expenses for over 600 service personnel. Maintained up-to-date personal details and vaccination records, ensuring soldiers met deployment readiness requirements.
- Various locations
- Directed operational planning, aligning troop activities with mission objectives and readiness standards.
- Led personnel through training, discipline, and performance reviews to sustain unit effectiveness.
- Coordinated logistics, equipment allocation, and supply requirements for field operations.
Education
Defence Academy - Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
School of Personnel Administration
Junior Staff College (Land) - Junior Staff College (Land)
Army School of Leadership
Skills
Leadership
GDPR policy and regulations
Human Resources
Personnel Administration
Welfare
Coaching and Mentoring
Work coordination
Report writing
Strategic planning
Innovation and creativity
Cultural awareness
Budgeting and finance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 600 staff members.
Interests
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs.
Tech enthusiast
passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations.
Coding and Programming
Timeline
COMMISSIONED OFFICER
British Army
09.2016 - 01.2024Read More
Commissioned Officer
British Army
09.2016 - 01.2024Read More
SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER
British Army
09.2013 - 09.2016Read More
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
British Army
09.2013 - 09.2016Read More
JUNIOR NON-COMMISSED OFFICER
British Army
04.2001 - 09.2013Read More
Junior Non-Commisned Officer
British Army
04.2001 - 09.2013Read More
Army School of Leadership
Army School of Leadership
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Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Junior Staff College (Land) from Junior Staff College (Land)
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School of Personnel Administration
School of Personnel Administration
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Defence Academy
Defence Academy from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
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Ripley St. Thamas School
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Addresses
personal, United Kingdom
Personal Information
Title: Former British Army Officer with a background of Finance, Human Resources, Welfare, Training, Teaching, Coaching and Mentoring