KEVIN R. WILLIS
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Relationship-focused senior leader skilled in building trusted partnerships, influencing executive decisions, and delivering measurable results across multi-location organizations. Brings consultative communication, strategic planning, and community engagement experience to mission-driven partnership development and donor stewardship.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
District Director
The Winn Dixie Company
Jacksonville, FL
06.2026 - 10.2026
- Support multi-store operations through trusted relationships with store managers, regional executives, and cross-functional partners.
- Help drive business performance through coaching, clear communication, and accountability for key priorities.
- Support community food donation and charitable giving efforts through company resources connected with Feeding America.
Sr. Manager, Field Human Resources
Southeastern Grocers
Jacksonville, FL
04.2019 - 06.2026
- Partnered with district and regional leaders to align workforce strategies, leadership priorities, and operational goals.
- Provided consultative guidance on complex people matters and translated workforce data into strategic recommendations.
- Led HR partners, developed future leaders, and advanced employee engagement, succession planning, and organizational change.
Human Resources Business Partner
Southeastern Grocers
Jacksonville, FL
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Served as a strategic partner to operational leaders on talent strategy, employee relations, and organizational challenges.
- Built collaborative relationships through active listening, consultative communication, and practical problem-solving.
Store Director
Southeastern Grocers
Jacksonville, FL
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Led customer-facing operations, financial results, team development, and service relationships.
- Coached leaders, aligned teams around shared goals, and evaluated sales and operational metrics to improve performance.
Store Director
Weis Markets
Sunbury, PA
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Led team of 135 employees, supported positive workplace culture, and met KPI targets.
- Improved underperforming store, driving 43% two-year stacked sales growth.
- Built high-performing teams through relationship building, coaching, customer engagement, and performance accountability.
Reset/CGO Supervisor
Southeastern Grocers
Jacksonville, FL
05.2010 - 04.2013
- Successfully managed and executed store reset projects, resulting in improved product visibility and increased sales.
- Collaborated with store management and vendors to ensure the timely completion of resets while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Trained and supervised teams of reset associates to ensure proper execution of planograms and merchandising guidelines.
- Managed computer-generated ordering systems to maintain appropriate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.
Education
Bachelors - HR Management
Indian River State College
10-2021
Skills
- Strategic relationship management
- Stakeholder partnerships
- Consultative communication
- Executive collaboration
- Influencing & negotiation
- Community engagement
- Leadership & mentoring
- Results & performance metrics
- Strategic planning
Expertise and Accolades
SHRM-CP | Prosci Certified Change Practitioner | Empowered Leadership Program | Advanced Leadership Program | 212 Award – Going the Extra Degree | Dale Carnegie – Change Management Leadership Award
Affiliations
- Co-Chair SEG Women's Development Network 2020 – Current
- Member SFL Diversity Council 2019 – 2021
Timeline
District Director
The Winn Dixie Company
06.2026 - 10.2026
Sr. Manager, Field Human Resources
Southeastern Grocers
04.2019 - 06.2026
Human Resources Business Partner
Southeastern Grocers
01.2017 - 04.2019
Store Director
Southeastern Grocers
08.2015 - 01.2017
Store Director
Weis Markets
06.2013 - 08.2015
Reset/CGO Supervisor
Southeastern Grocers
05.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelors - HR Management
Indian River State College