Sterling Creative Consultants

About

Professional Excellence for Corporate Wellness

Mission

  • The arts are intertwined in a continual state of problem solving, demonstrating that through the processes inherent to creating, cognition is not restricted by simply knowledge and known facts. The arts have tremendous impact on the human experience and our capacity for understanding the world in which we live. Without the arts, our schools, which some attest have become social institutions, creativity is marginalized, thus the concept of STEAM (Science, Technology, English, Arts, Mathematics). As we make curricular decisions, build institutions of learning, and construct organizations, it is imperative that, like the arts, we approach each with intentional design, seeking problems and requisite solutions in the process.

  • Sterling Creative Consultants develops a holistic approach to corporate wellness rather than a physical “workout” plan. That includes retaining top talent through mentor/mentee programs, messaging, corporate culture and employee morale, examining metrics for employee performance, and building collaborative, creative teams that pull from internal and external influence.

  • Sterling is often used to describe excellence, specifically to a person’s work or their created product. History has long-depicted the value of sterling silver. Just as sterling silver is used to craft all forms of jewelry in today’s marketplace, Sterling Creative Consultants is committed to excellence and helping you craft a better story for your organization.

  • Sterling Creative Consultants will develop high standards for performance with a commitment to excellence, cohesive competency, passion, pragmatic problem-solving, transparent communication, and clearly identified systems and processes.

 

Get in touch

At Sterling Creative Consultants, we know that corporate wellness is of the utmost importance, and it is critical to align identified needs with anticipated outcomes to meet the needs of the client. Consequently, we dedicate much time in planning our work together. That’s why we offer free consultations. Book an appointment with us and let the visioning begin!

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Consultants

 
 

Managing consultant

Dr. Craig Sterling Collins

Dr. Collins is a dedicated leader with a passion for empowering others to unlock their full potential. With expertise in corporate wellness, K-12 education, and higher education, he has consistently combined his commitment to excellence with his expertise in leadership development to drive meaningful change.

His notable achievements include leading a successful school turnaround at the elementary level and spearheading the expansion of facilities and programs at two renowned institutions: the Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts and the Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts.

As a dynamic facilitator, Dr. Collins specializes in designing and delivering customized workshops tailored to meet the unique goals of diverse clients, including small businesses, corporations, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations. A prime example of his leadership was his instrumental role in guiding Lakeland’s reopening strategy through the Reopen Lakeland Taskforce following COVID-19 closures.

Certified by TTI Success Insights in DISC behavioral assessments, Dr. Collins is highly sought after for his expertise in designing and delivering impactful DISC-based trainings that enhance communication and collaboration across teams.

Beyond his professional contributions, Dr. Collins is deeply committed to civic engagement, serving on multiple boards and in leadership roles for organizations closely aligned with education and the arts.

Dr. Collins exemplifies visionary leadership, strategic thinking, and a relentless dedication to helping individuals and organizations achieve their highest potential.

 

Education

University of South Florida
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

University of South Florida
Master of Education in Educational Leadership

TTI Success Insights
DISC Certified

Activities & Affiliations

  • Art Schools Network (Past President)

  • Florida Alliance for Arts Education (Past)

  • Florida Bandmasters Association (Adjudicator)

  • Florida School Music Association (Past President)

  • Lakeland Mayor’s Council on the Arts (Former Chair)

  • Breath of the Spirit Ministries (Board Member)

  • Florida Children’s Museum (Board Member)

  • People Like Us (Board Member)

  • Bartow Economic Development Council (Board Member)

  • Polk County Public Schools Efficiency Review Committee (Member)

  • Reopen Lakeland Taskforce (Facilitator)

  • Leadership Lakeland Class 30

Impact Overview

  • Directed design of facilities for schools across Florida and Georgia. Excellence of design recognized by American School & University, architectural portfolio 2010.

  • Served on 17 non-profit boards for development, oversight, or management of the associated non-profit organization.

  • Led organizational performance improvement initiatives for Florida public educational institutions. Improved critically low rated school to “A” rated school in three years.

  • Audited schools for performance and effectiveness to be recognized by the Florida Arts Model Schools, under the Florida Alliance for Arts Education, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education.