ABOUT Kristin

meet the founder of klo

Kristin helps organizations identify their strengths and develop their leaders so that they can improve communication, collaboration, and overall performance. She does this in three main ways: HR Consulting, Leadership Consulting & Events & Workshops.

Kristin has 20+ years of experience working in human resource leadership roles focused on employee and leadership development, strengths coaching, hiring and engagement, and legal compliance.

Kristin’s knowledge ranges across both publicly traded Fortune 500 organizations as well as non-profits and small-cap family-owned businesses. She is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and a Gallup Engagement Champion. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh with a focus in Human Resources and Legal Studies. Kristin is a 2018 recipient of the Manitowoc County Young Professionals Future 15 award and a nominee for Young Professional of the Year.

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Kristin took the time upfront to learn about our leaders, culture, and challenges. She was then able to modify the content prior to starting, to have more of an impact, as well as quickly make course adjustments along the way. The training was well-received, and the terms and concepts continue to live on in the organization.

​​Keri Wolter De Bruin | Director

Kristin is an exceptional HR professional that truly understands business and how to make an impact. She can take your organization to new levels while being able to adapt to any type of environment.

​Adam Fermanich | Corporate Human Resources Director

With Kristin’s assistance, our management team was able to navigate a challenging business environment while also successfully deploying a new approach to employee engagement. She was a pleasure to work with, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again.

Kyle Ledbetter | Manager of Strategic Operations​

 

more than a boss

mom, wife & CrossFit lover.

Outside of work, Kristin is a head coach with the Manitowoc Youth Softball League, serves on the Board of Directors for Lighthouse Recovery Community Center, and volunteers with many non-profits in her community. One of the most important things to her is her family, which is one main driver when it comes to helping other entrepreneurs create businesses that operate smoothly so that others can have the same freedom and fulfillment.

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At KLO we have a strong, proven philosophy that investing in your employees creates a more engaged, successful workforce. We encourage trust, demand open dialogue, and expect innovative ideas to solve your organizational struggles.

Kristin Odell had the opportunity to start her own consulting business in the middle of a move, a job change, and caring for her three beautiful girls. At the beginning of her career, she was offered the opportunity to facilitate 7 Habits for Highly Effective Managers training as an independent consultant. This opportunity gave Kristin the chance to continue her professional career with more flexibility to care for her children.

As Kristin continued working with businesses, she realized many needed an “on-call” human resources professional to help them move their organizations forward. Her career in Human Resources provided the broad skill set most small businesses can’t afford full-time and the experience in specialized skills that large businesses need.

 

klo stands for so much more

Yes, KLO are her initials, but they stand for so much more. This business is about giving your employees the knowledge they need to exceed your expectations. This is about developing your leaders so they can effectively guide your employees to reach their fullest potential. And finally, this is about making changes that will engage your employees, optimize your day-to-day operations and create real bottom line dollars.