Endorsements

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“Rae Ellen established our Talent Acquisition team from inception. She hired and managed staff set, policies and processes, and set goals both short and long term. During the time with us our talent acquisition results improved dramatically. She moved on after 3 years for a better opportunity and started her own business. Rae Ellen has the drive, focus and integrity to be an asset to any client and/or organization.Rae Ellen established our Talent Acquisition team from inception. She hired and managed staff set, policies and processes, and set goals both short and long term. During the time with us our talent acquisition results improved dramatically. She moved on after 3 years for a better opportunity and started her own business. Rae Ellen has the drive, focus and integrity to be an asset to any client and/or organization.”

Tom DiMarco

Owner, The Salo Organization

“Rae Ellen transformed the way we look at our employees both in employee development and in hiring perspective accountants. She took the time to get to know our business and the unique way that we operate and was able to offer specific and personalized growth plans for each of our employees. She helped motivate and encourage each of us to become better versions of ourselves and ultimately better accountants. In better understanding each other we have been able to push into our strengths and develop places of opportunity and have made our business stronger than ever before. We could not have done any of it without Rae Ellen.”

Don Wells

Owner, Wells CPA

“A few things may come to mind when you think of an owner of a consulting firm, right? Good communication, customer-focused approach, and talented at advising.

Well when I think of Rae Ellen, owner of RED Consulting, she far exceeds these expectations.

She is a chameleon. I’ve worked with a lot of amazingly talented consultants over the years, and Rae Ellen amazed me by her ability to build trust quickly with a team or organization. You wouldn’t even know she has other clients because when she is in front of you, YOU are her number one priority. I felt heard and valued. Her ability to relate to people and lean into the groups goals and make them her own. After working with Rae Ellen for an entire year on some pretty complicated projects, I realized that she is fearless. She has a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude and approach and is willing to pivot on a dime with you – becoming whatever it is that you need at that time; a colleague, an advisor, a coach, a mentor, a recruiter, a coordinator, a project manager, a C-suite expert… whatever it is, she will use her chameleon-ing talents to get you results! And you’ll completely forget she isn’t a permanent part of your team, in the best way.

I can’t recommend Rae Ellen Douglas highly enough. If you have the rare opportunity to get on her busy schedule and work with her in any capacity, TAKE IT! You won’t regret it – I surely haven’t.”

Tom Capps-Harshaw

Director of Workforce Communications & Marketing at The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association

“I’ve known Rae Ellen for many years and consider her a valuable colleague and friend. Her drive to be the absolute best in her craft and her unquestionable professionalism are what make her so successful. She is so generous with her support, encouragement, solutions and works tirelessly to meet her goals. She’s an excellent TA professional and leader and we are fortunate to work with her!!!I’ve known Rae Ellen for many years and consider her a valuable colleague and friend. Her drive to be the absolute best in her craft and her unquestionable professionalism are what make her so successful. She is so generous with her support, encouragement, solutions and works tirelessly to meet her goals. She’s an excellent TA professional and leader and we are fortunate to work with her!!!”

Elizabeth Howard

Director of Talent at OTC Industrial Technologies

“I have worked with Rae Ellen Douglas for almost 20 years for permanent placement executive search. Rae Ellen is absolutely one of the best in the business. She truly understands the industry and has a very strong process. One of the things I like best about working with Rae Ellen is the comprehensive candidate profile that she provides. In fact, I have used her template when requesting information from other executive search firms. Rae Ellen has filled many challenging searches for me over the years and I would highly recommend her for any type of permanent placement search.”

Steve Snyder

Director of Talent Acquisition

“Professional. Dedicated. Positive. Passionate. Rae Ellen exemplifies those traits in all she does. I have had the pleasure to work with Rae Ellen through community partnerships and with her as she serves on the Board of Trustees for CLC Works. Working with her is a pleasure. She is always the one you can count on to ensure the small things are not overlooked while at the same time she makes the big picture connections. There are many opportunities in our life; should you have the opportunity to work with Rae Ellen — say YES!”

Joy D. Reye

CEO & Director of Strategic Initiatives @ Columbus Literacy Council

“I have come to expect great results from Rae Ellen Douglas. Over the past several years and successful searches, Rae Ellen has listened carefully, and intentionally brought forth people who fit both our organizational culture and possess great potential in their field of individual expertise. We have seen consistent success with critical placements that span a wide range of leadership specialization. We have come to value a direct, and successful relationship with Rae Ellen that has delivered great, aligned talent to our organization. Rae Ellen is highly trusted to deliver results.”

John "Jack" Janoso Jr., MBA

President & CEO, Fairfield Medical Center

“The words are hard to find for what Rae Ellen’s coaching has meant to me. I had been at the same company for 10 and half years. It was my first job out of graduate school and never could have imagined being anywhere else. She empowered and believed in me to expect (from myself) to continue to grow and explore opportunities that would help me reach my full potential. The combination of Rae Ellen’s personality, candor, and keen sense of someone’s potential is not only enjoyable to work with but serves as an enabler to create that much needed “Aha” moment. She encouraged and pushed me to think through various career and development experiences I wanted and needed. Your life, your career, your experiences and you own the responsibility for it so don’t limit yourself. She made sure you knew this. Needless to say, I felt like I was talking to a close friend about my biggest fears and career goals but walked away with confidence, insight and inspiration to make informed decisions about my career. I will forever be grateful for her support.”

Trisha Barth

M.S. Not for Profit Director (Mongolia)

“Rae Ellen is like no other search professional I’ve ever worked with. Through working with her it became clear that her focus wasn’t about helping me find a job… It was helping me find the right job. Rae Ellen took the time to get to know me, not my resume. She understood my background, my personality, and my passions and provided tailored advice based on who I am, not a generic one-size-fits-all candidate.

During my time job searching amidst the Covid outbreak, Rae Ellen provided wonderful insights and advice for me about jobs, opportunities, and how to navigate these tricky waters. Her expertise is invaluable and is only matched by the amount she cares for the people she works with.”

Pat Khumprakob, MCS

Product Manager

“As a managing Consultant in Healthcare I worked with Rae Ellen through my last two career moves and it was clear to me how passionate she is in helping people make the right career moves. She really got to know me and my goals so that I could set a coarse to achieve them. Her guidance was honest, kind, and greatly appreciated. I would recommend Rae Ellen to any professional considering a career change.”

Ramona Anderson, MBA

“From our first meeting, I knew Rae Ellen was serious about helping me find my next career move. She was insightful, encouraging, and demonstrated professionalism all the way around. I found her help with my resume and networking to be of the most benefit and it was truly a pleasure to work with her.”

Eric Nelson

Sr. VP, Business Development

“I have worked with Rae Ellen for many years and she has contributed greatly to my success. She always understood my background and strengths and coordinated two of my last three positions. She is incredibly insightful and determined as she works for her clients best interests. I would recommend Rae Ellen to everyone who is in search of their next professional step or a company looking for a recruiter to fill their open positions.”

James Bathurst

RN, BSN, MHA, MBA

“I highly recommend Rae Ellen as an exceptional executive recruiter who played a pivotal role in launching Interim HealthCare’s recruiting effort from scratch. Her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to finding top-tier talent were instrumental in building a strong and capable team that propelled the organization to new heights far past her tenure there.

Rae Ellen’s professionalism and outstanding communication skills fostered strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and potential candidates. She took the time to thoroughly understand the organization’s culture, vision, and requirements, allowing her to source candidates who not only possessed the necessary skills but also fit seamlessly within the organization’s team.”

Laura Czuba, PMP

Portfolio Manager, CAS

“Rae Ellen recruited me for the role of Executive Director of the Fairfield Medical Center Foundation. Six years later, I’m still so happy to be a part of the FMC Family.

Early in my recruitment, Rae Ellen did a wonderful job of helping me understand the compassion-focused culture of Fairfield Medical Center, meeting with me frequently to assess mutual fit. Even after my hire, Rae Ellen has maintained a professional relationship, offering words of encouragement for my career milestones and accomplishments.

Rae Ellen is truly empowering and client-focused in her work, and is a tremendous asset to those she supports!”

Tracy Mischelle Kelly

Executive Director

“Rae Ellen is an extremely knowledgeable and engaging leader; always a consummate professional, Rae Ellen accepts any challenge with a willingness and determination that is to be commended. Rae Ellen engenders loyalty by offering respect and truly listening to those around her. She realizes that the most powerful contributors are those who become the role models for the change they seek within an organization. Rae Ellen’s ability to see objectively in any situation is something I truly admire. Her EQ, along with IQ, makes her unique and extremely successful. Rae Ellen is a true inspiration and an asset to any organization lucky enough to have her.”

Tammi Leonard

Vice President

“I’ve known Rae Ellen for 20+ years. We first met whilst she was doing IT Recruiting. As she learned the industry she moved in IT sales. Rae Ellen has always been laser-focused on success – accomplishing common goals to the delight of her customers. Having gotten to know her over the years on an informal basis, she is a delightful, sincere and honest person – I am fortunate to call her my friend.”

Bruce Murray

Director at ComResource, Inc.

“I have worked with Rae Ellen for several years and she is the consummate professional, always listening to the criteria that I need in a candidate. The resulting candidates have always been well screened and prepared for their interviews. Rae Ellen is well connected, works very hard, and is very communicative. I would highly recommend working with Rae Ellen Douglas!”

Paul Wafer

Owner, Alpha Conulting

“Rae Ellen has an uncanny ability to understand a situation and summarize a solution – it takes the guesswork out for clients and her team. Clarity is rare these days and the usual fluff words can make a problem harder to solve when everyone stays at the surface. But Rae Ellen’s willingness to dive deep and remove the fluff coupled with her clear communication brings the change clients are seeking.

Her hard-earned experience and her intense drive to create a successful outcome have come from her hard-earned experience, and that’s something you feel immediately when you speak with her.”

Tiffany Timmons Saab

Historic Properties

“I had the joy of reporting directly to Rae Ellen during our time together at Kaye/Bassman, as well as partnering with her independently after leaving the organization. Rae Ellen is passionate about her work and truly wants to find the best fit for each candidate/organization. I have always been impressed by her drive and follow-through on her commitments. During my time working for Rae Ellen, she encouraged me to challenge myself and continue to develop my skills, as she demonstrated time and time again. I am grateful to know her and recommend her to all.”

Ariana Effler

Senior Specialist, Product and Solutions Marketing at Cardinal Health

“Rae Ellen was contracted by my department to build our program recruitment strategy and build a needs assessment for the department as a whole. I can confidently say her energy and professionalism are one of her most prominent traits, seamlessly integrating into our office. Her presence is already missed but upon departure we were left with a detailed, well planned department assessment and a completely reimagined recruitment strategy for some of our most important programs.”

Joseph Farkas

Projects & Programs Manager

“Rae Ellen brings a new, sharp eye to help organizations see the opportunities and efficiencies missed when bogged down with the day to day. She’s not afraid of a challenge and her input is invaluable! She’s also a stellar human being a joy to work with!”

Erin McDonough

Project Manager

“It is my distinct pleasure to recommend Rae Ellen Douglas. She served our team as a recruitment consultant and transformed the way we considered and executed our recruitment strategies. She has an innate ability to bring the best out of team members and challenges them to think efficiently and innovatively. On top of her incredible leadership skills, she is genuinely a joy to be around. Rae Ellen is reliable, hard-working, and I would recommend her for any organization.”

Katie Lease

Higher Education Professional

“Rae Ellen is a consummate professional in her field. She is knowledgeable and well informed about the industry and the current trends. Rae Ellen’s best asset is her ability to gain trust, and to partner with the organization. When I sought the help of Rae Ellen she was flexible and communicative. I never had to wonder where a candidate for my position was because Rae Ellen either had them in the pipeline, or had communicated with me about their status. Additionally, her team is dedicated and knowledgeable as well. On the very rare occasion where I could not reach Rae Ellen, I was well taken care of by her team. Rae Ellen always has the organizations best interest at heart. Rae Ellen will truly partner with the organization and adapt her practices to accommodate yours, as well as be a consultant to your team to enhance your recruitment processes. I have worked with Rae Ellen on several opportunities and I have been impressed with all of them. I look forward to working with her again in the future, and she is always my first phone call.”

Justin Sharpe, PHR

HealthCare Recruiter (Nursing), Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

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