Dr. Elkins has directed counseling, executive career development, management consulting and career transition for more than 25 years. Throughout his professional career, he has worked with individuals and groups to empower them to achieve their full potential. Dr. Elkins' skills and background uniquely position him to address the organizational and human development needs of the corporate marketplace.Dr. Elkins is President/CEO of the Nashville, TN based Strategic Advantages, providing Organizational and Human Capital Solutions. He leads a consulting team focused on organizational, individual and team assessments, executive coaching and small team effectiveness. Prior to Strategic Advantages, he was an area Managing Director for Spherion Human Capital Consulting Group, based in Nashville. As a part of his responsibility, Dr. Elkins coordinated and delivered major consulting engagements in many industries including automotive, accounting, banking, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, printing, telecommunications and utilities.Earlier in his career, he served as a private practitioner/counselor, a seminar leader and also as a motivational speaker for over 15 years. Dr. Elkins is a noted expert in executive assessment and development and a widely sought executive coach at the corporate officer level. In addition, he guides and delivers processes in strategic planning, team building, leadership and career transition for numerous Fortune Top 200 Companies.Additional interests for Dr. Elkins include community involvement. He has served as a key coordinator in funding campaigns for the YMCA. Also, for the past five years, he has served on the Board of Directors for Miriam's Promise, a crisis pregnancy and adoption agency. His professional affiliations include membership in the International Association of Career Management Professionals, Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership fraternity and the Tennessee/Kentucky Organizational Development Network.Specialties: Individual and Group Leadership Development