Reneldo Randall, MBA
5.0
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Expert Med School Coach | Mindset Coach | 20+ Years in Education
Studied at Old Dominion University
Works at Old Dominion University
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Reneldo’s Medical School Qualifications
100+ people coached for Medical School
Reneldo has helped clients get into these schools:
With nearly two decades of experience in education, leadership, and workforce development, I specialize in guiding aspiring medical students through the rigorous and often overwhelming journey of medical school admissions. My approach combines strategic insight with personalized support, helping you navigate every step—crafting compelling applications to acing interviews and making confident decisions about your future. Having worked extensively with students from diverse backgrounds, I understand that no two journeys are alike. I tailor my coaching to your unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations. Whether you want to refine your statement, strengthen your interview skills, or develop a roadmap for success, I’m here to empower you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to achieve your goals. Together, we’ll turn your medical school dreams into reality. Let’s get started!
Reneldo can help with:
Activities List Edit
AMCAS Application Edit
Application Strategy
Casper Test
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Letters of Evaluation
MD PhD Essays
Multiple Mini Interview
Personal Statement
School Selection
Secondary Essays
TMDSAS Application Edit
Traditional Interview
Waitlist Strategy
Work Experience
Board of Directors
Black BRAND Hampton Roads Regional Black Chamber of Commerce
October 2018 - July 2022
Hiring Manager
Manage and provide leadership to the Board of Directors. Accountable to the Board and acts as a direct liaison between the Board and the management of the Chamber, through the Chamber's President. New Business Development, People Management and +39 skills
Pre-Health Advisor - Chair of The Pre-Health Advisory Committee
Old Dominion University
August 2014 - Present
• Lead and coordinate comprehensive Pre-Health advising services for a diverse student population, resulting in a 20% increase in successful admission to medical, dental, and other professional health programs. • Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance Pre-Health advising resources and support, resulting in a 30% improvement in student satisfaction and engagement. • Establish strategic partnerships with healthcare professionals, alumni, and industry stakeholders to provide students with invaluable networking and experiential learning opportunities. • Authored and was successfully awarded Sentara’s Project Choice Grant for two consecutive years—$98k in AY 2023-2024 and $90k in AY 2024-2025. Also served as coordinator on the grant, driving initiatives to enhance student access to healthcare internships and experiential learning opportunities. • Facilitate campus visits from professional healthcare programs, volunteer organizations, and industry professionals, providing students with valuable networking opportunities and firsthand insights into various healthcare fields. • Serve as a proactive advocate and mentor for underrepresented minority students, facilitating access to resources, mentorship, and support networks to enhance their success in the Pre-Health track. • Provide expert guidance and support to students navigating the complex application process for professional health programs, resulting in a 25% increase in successful application submissions. • Champion initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Pre-Health advisory program, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for students from all backgrounds. • Deliver dynamic workshops, seminars, and informational sessions on various aspects of the Pre-Health journey, empowering students with essential knowledge and skills to pursue their career aspirations. • Implement data-driven assessment measures to evaluate the effectiveness of Pre-Health advising services and identify areas for continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced program outcomes and student success. • Serve as an advisor to four Pre-Health inspired organizations (Pre-Health Club, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Minority Association of Pre-medical Students, and Global Brigades), providing guidance, mentorship, and support to student leaders in organizing events and initiatives to promote Pre-Health awareness and engagement on campus.
Director of Advising
Old Dominion University
August 2014 - Present
Hiring Manager
• Led the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation processes for a diverse team of seven professional advisors, four student workers, fifteen pre-med mentors, and ten College of Sciences Ambassadors, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability within the Academic Advising Center. • Direct day-to-day operations of the Academic Advising Center, overseeing comprehensive advising services for over 3,000 undergraduates, ensuring personalized support and guidance to facilitate student success and retention. • Formulate and execute an annual operations plan for the advising department, delineating key processes and responsibilities for student onboarding, advising, retention, and graduation, resulting in streamlined operations and improved student outcomes. • Lead initiatives as a member of the biology curriculum committee, shaping academic standards, conducting program reviews, and spearheading the development of innovative curricula for biomedical and biomedical Pre-Health majors, driving academic excellence and relevance. • Design and deliver workshops on emerging regulations, processes, and software tools to meet evolving student and staff needs, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring alignment with best practices. • Play a pivotal role in college-wide retention efforts, contributing insights and expertise to various committees such as Advising Taskforce, Learning Community, Academic Appeals, and Administrative Withdrawal Appeals, driving initiatives to improve student success and support. • Act as a trusted representative of the Associate Dean during their absence, effectively managing student issues, academic matters, compliance, conduct enforcement, and crisis management, ensuring continuity of support and operations. • Collaborate closely with Faculty, Transfer, and Completion Advisors to optimize the advising process, fostering seamless transitions and personalized support for students as they progress through their academic journey, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness. • Serve as a key liaison and ambassador for the university and college in the community, actively networking, developing partnerships, and identifying opportunities to enhance collaboration and community engagement. • Provide comprehensive advising to biology students from freshman year through graduation, advise all College of Sciences transfer students, and guide intended psychology and computer science students through their initial 30 credit hours, offering personalized support and resources to facilitate academic success and career readiness. • Contribute to the planning, organization, and facilitation of New Student Orientation sessions, welcoming and orienting incoming students to the university's academic programs, policies, and resources.
National Director
5linx Enterprises
June 2013 - January 2019
Business Analysis, Strategic Planning and +32 skills
Executive Director
5linx Enterprises
August 2012 - June 2013
Presentation Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint and +4 skills
Incoming Student Advising Manager
Regent University
July 2011 - August 2014
Hiring Manager
• Supervise the Incoming Student Advising Team. • Recruit, interview, select, train, supervise, develop and evaluate full-time and part time staff. • Provide leadership to ensure the utilization of a variety of effective and best-practice advising delivery systems and methodologies, including distance learners, in an environment conducive to the provision of quality student support services and learning. • Oversee and conduct ongoing research and assessment of advising systems and structures. • Consult with Curricular Affairs concerning the intersection of course planning, advising, and registration. • Accountable for planning, developing, and implementing policies and programs that directly affect the incoming student population. • Collect, manage and distribute data to support advising retention efforts through identifying student trends and analyzing student academic performance. • Present at campus recruiting events and orientations. • Design and provide training (e.g., seminars, workshops, etc.) for advisors, faculty, and staff about advising services. People Management, Strategic Planning and +33 skills
Chief Executive Officer
Real People Educating Others
September 2008 - Present
Hiring Manager
•Assures that the organization has a long-range scalable strategy for achieving its mission. •Oversees company operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources. •Oversees design, marketing, promotion and delivery of programs and services. •Provides leadership in developing programs, organizational and financial plans in consultation with The Executive Board. •Ensures that all constituents have accurate, sufficient and up-to-date information. •Approves operational procedures, policies, and standards. •Maintains official records and documents, and ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws. •Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and industry trends. New Business Development, People Management and +40 skills
Academic Advisor
Regent University
July 2007 - July 2011
•Coordinator of Incoming Student Advising Team. •Assisted with the development and implementation of the retention strategy. •Member of the residential college committee •Chair of the peer mentoring program committee •Participated in the strategic redesign and marketing of new student acceptance packets. •Served as one of five committee members in the reorganization of the Academic Advising and Student Services web page. •Facilitate new student orientation. •Assist with the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and training of full-time and part time staff. •Assisted in the creation of a yearly communication plan o Increased conversion rates by 10%. o Increased retention rates by 40%. •Assisted in achieving and maintaining an 80 % retention rate. •Liaison between the Director of Military Affairs and Student Support Services. •Responsible for advising, informing, motivating, and retaining 400 plus students per session. •Accountable for planning, developing, and implementing policies and programs. •Provide accurate transfer of credit information, answer degree planning questions, and assist with registration. •Review transcripts in order to advise course recommendations. •Advise and inform students, individually and in groups, •Work closely with other advisors, faculty, and staff to provide timely information •Responsible for assembling data for purposes of assessing the advising model and advising services. •Extract data to create reports used to track student status and progression. •Implement the use of technology to enhance the delivery of services to students, Training, Coaching and +20 skills
Education
Old Dominion University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Education , Workforce and Organizational Development - Human Resource Training
2022 - 2025
Business Metrics and Executive Development
Strayer College
MBA, Human Resource Management
2007 - 2009
Activities and societies: •Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Business Metrics and Executive Development
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Overall Rating
5.0
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