Kelsey Hawkins

Kelsey Hawkins, SPHR, has a diverse work experience that spans across multiple industries. Kelsey currently holds the position of Director of Talent Acquisition at Southeastern Grocers, where they are responsible for various aspects of talent acquisition and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Prior to this role, Kelsey worked as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, where they supported the EVP & Chief People Officer's organization and worked with cross-functional HR resources to provide support in various HR areas. Kelsey also has experience as a Human Resources Business Partner, Corporate Recruiter, and Human Resources Specialist. Earlier in their career, Kelsey gained valuable experience through internships in various departments at Patriot National, Inc., including Marketing, Human Resources, Surveillance Investigative Unit, Information Technology, and Underwriting. Additionally, they worked as a Marketing Representative and Social Media Administrator at StudyCube.

Kelsey Hawkins, SPHR, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, with a minor in Marketing, from the UCF College of Business between 2012 and 2016. In addition to their academic achievements, they obtained certifications including Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from HRCI and Prosci® Methodology Application Program and Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner from Prosci. The exact months of obtaining their certifications are not provided.