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At Rainmaker Resources, our reputation is built on strong relationships, exceptional results, and a network that delivers.
These reviews and testimonials come directly from clients and candidates who’ve experienced our expertise firsthand. From high-growth startups to established CPA firms and Fortune 500 companies, our partners trust Rainmaker to make waves in hiring, acquisition, and career connections.
Read their stories and see why Rainmaker Resources is a go-to partner for Finance, Accounting, Tax, Audit, Treasury, and M&A.
See what sets us apart — 100+ success stories from clients and candidates.
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Deatra did an amazing job finding me a new work opportunity. She was proactive in reaching out to me regarding opportunities, guided me with essential insights through the interview process, and helped me put a great foot forward at my new company. I greatly appreciate the work she did and highly recommend her services!
Principal Finance Analyst
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Every interaction I have had with her has been positive. She impressed me with her understanding of what I was looking for, and brought forward opportunities and candidates that were well thought through and a good fit for me and my organisation. Her communication skills and speed of response are excellent, and these skills are also embodied in the other members of her team that I worked with. I have no hesitation in recommending both Deatra and Rainmaker.
CFO
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Working with Deatra was a great experience. She went above and beyond all the expectation I had for a recruiter. She helped me find an opportunity at a great company that fit my skill set perfectly. I was relocating to Cincinnati from across the country and Deatra also went the extra mile to help make me feel welcome to a new city. Deatra is by far the best recruiter I have had the opportunity to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone searching for a new career.
Finance Manager
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Deatra is all around fantastic to work with. She seeks first to understand the needs and objectives employers and candidate, then makes it happen!
Partner
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I highly recommend Deatra and Rainmaker for their ability to conduct very niche searches. They've been instrumental to our hiring and will continue to be our go-to resource. We enjoy working with Rainmaker. They are consistent, strategic, highly networked recruiters with the ability to identify candidates that fit very specific search parameters.
Executive Director
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Deatra is one of the good recruiters who has a long-term outlook on the best interests of both businesses and candidates. She is efficient, creative, has excellent follow-through, and went the extra mile helping me assess fit with a company. I recommend Deatra not only for immediate needs, but also as a person to have a working relationship with as new opportunities and "just in case" situations occur.
Senior Data Scientist
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We turned to Deatra and Rainmaker Resources when we needed a Top Flight controller for our growing enterprise. Deatra asked a few very direct questions that helped focus in on precisely what our description of and "A player" who would fit in and perform well was. Within a matter of one or two days we had a slate of excellent people to choose from. She and her team stayed close to the process (without be intrusive) and provided the assistance to close the deal. In less than a month we were able to locate, screen and hire an outstanding addition to our team. Pleasant, Professional and Productive, what more would you want in a partner!?
Executive VP
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First, Deatra is extremely professional and personable. She is a taskmaster who will stay in contact with you throughout the process. Second, I really appreciate that she took the time to understand what I was looking for. I passed on a couple of opportunities that she had worked on. She continued to search and eventually she found the ideal position. Finally, I really liked the insight and tips that she gave me before the interviews that really made the difference. I knew that I could call or email with any questions about the positions and I would get details and information beyond the job description. Thanks Deatra!
VP of Finance
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Deatra has proven to be a great resource to me during my search for a new position. After reaching out to me, Deatra was able to match my skill-set with the needs of several companies in the area and coach me through the interviewing process. Further, she was a tremendous asset to me during the negotiation process. I am very grateful for Deatra and the staff at Rainmaker Resources for helping me land a great job with a great company.
Product Manager
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Deatra really puts in the effort to understand candidate skill set and bring forward targeted, exiting opportunities. She’s also a great communicator and makes the whole process run smoothly. I’d recommend her anytime.
Senior Financial Analyst
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Deatra helped me find a new role 2 years ago when I made the decision to leave public accounting. She was a pleasure to work with, presented me with many different options, and took the time to discuss the pros and cons of each. She was very responsive throughout the entire process.
Corporate Finance
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Deatra is a high energy self-starter who is quick to act on anything you give to her. Deatra is also a very personable and professional person who will go the extra mile to meet your needs.
HR Director
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Deatra was a board member for the Cincinnati North Chapter of the IMA and I had the pleasure of working with her during my year as president. When a task was delegated to her you where sure that it would get done, even if it meant picking up the phone and making a few calls. Deatra will go out of her way for you.
President
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Deatra was extremely professional throughout my job search. She first asked questions about my professional background, and then asked where I wanted to go in my career. Following these discussions, Deatra helped me find a new job in Columbus where I could use what I had learned at PwC and apply that knowledge in my new position.
Controller
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Deatra is always proactive and is superb at networking. I have gotten to know Deatra over the past years and really appreciate her style. She is not only a good business partner/sales person, but just a genuine and sincere person who will be successful at whatever she does!
VP Human Resource Manager
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I have worked with Deatra over the past several years and find her to be very enthusiastic and helpful in finding the right people for positions. She has a knack for understanding your employment needs and does a great job matching employees to employers. She does a great job filtering candidates. Her method is to send you a couple of well qualified candidates, instead of some in the industries who just send as many as possible in the hopes that one will fit. She also is dedicated in making the relationship with your business a long term affiliation. You will not be sorry if you hire Deatra to help with your placement needs.
CFO
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Given the opportunity, I would highly recommend working with Deatra! She is professional, intuitive and has an outstanding grasp on the candidates she works with. Deatra really helped me neutralize my skills and apply them to roles that I would thrive in. The opportunities she presented to me would not of been possible without her guidance. Additionally, she frequently checked in and made sure that I was satisfied and kept me updated on any information that was of benefit to me-She always put me first. Deatra personifies what a recruiter should be.
Finance Insights
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Deatra's attention, communication and professionalism are head and shoulders above my experience with any other recruiter. She is proactive and diligent and her efforts were critical in helping me secure a position at one of my top choice employers.
Senior Financial Analyst
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Deatra’s enthusiasm is infectious. She has a great ability to recruit and find the right fit.
Director of Finance & Accounting
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Deatra was wonderful to work with! She was extremely professional and helpful in finding the right opportunity for me.
Assistant Controller
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In my opinion, Deatra is one of the most professional executives in the staffing industry.
Senior Executive
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Deatra was able to build long lasting and meaningful business relationships which lead to a successful ability to provide solutions to her client needs.
IT Recruiter
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Deatra is a great communicator and is very diligent on her follow-up with the client. I applaud Deatra on her entrepreneurial spirit and would highly recommend using her services.
VP and CEO
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I've worked with several recruiters over the past few years and Deatra was by far the most helpful, ambitious, and knowledgeable of the industry. She actually was able to help me land TWO very competitive offers within the first few weeks of working with me, both in my desired field.
Senior Financial Analyst
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Deatra is very detailed. Exceptional and very professional. She puts herself in her customers’ shoes and explains things so not only do they understand, but they agree! I highly recommend Deatra as one of today’s top professionals.
Global Account Manager
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Deatra has been great to work with. She did an outstanding job of placing me in a project with one of Columbus’ best companies. Deatra did a fantastic job of finding a project that utilized my specific skill set and it proved to be mutually beneficial for me and the company. Her professionalism and engaging personality make her a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Tax Consultant
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Deatra has helped me several times over the past 5 years with my recruiting needs. She is energetic, knowledgeable, and dedicated to helping her clients succeed. I never hesitate to give her a call when needs arise.
CPA Accounting Manager
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Networking comes naturally to Deatra. Her outgoing personality, flawless communication, and genuine energy make her stand out. She consistently goes the extra mile for clients, delivering quality results with professionalism and perseverance. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her for two years and fully endorse her dedication, work ethic, and drive. The professional world needs more people like Deatra.
Consultant
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Deatra is one of the most helpful, determined, and knowledgeable recruiters I’ve worked with. She took the time to find the perfect fit, guided me through interviews, and supported negotiations. I highly recommend Deatra and her team to anyone looking for their next opportunity.
Financial Analyst
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Deatra was fantastic to work with. She reached out to me about an opportunity she felt was a good match for my skills and interests, and she was right. Deatra takes the time to understand her clients and it shows in her work. Always professional, stepping you through the process with a personal touch.
Data Analytics, Delivery Manager
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Outstanding individual. Attentive to needs, very personable, and can make things happen where others couldn’t. Anything I’ve asked of her, she has fulfilled. Very timely helping both efficiency and effectiveness.
Controller
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She is professional in all aspects of her work. She meets with us regularly to ensure all issues are being addressed thus minimizing surprises.
Director of Procurement
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Deatra has been a tremendous resource for us. She is extremely qualified in her field and provides expert level consultation in the field of Finance and Accounting. She is thorough, expedient, and professional in her approach to selling services at all times.
Director of Recruiting
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Deatra always portrays a positive attitude and understands the needs of multi-functional groups.
Director of Finance
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She is very organized, professional and overall a great business partner. She follows up well and stays focused on the project at hand. I would gladly work with Deatra and Rainmaker Resources again.
Treasurer
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We had 2 open C-level positions at our Company and we brought in Deatra/Rainmaker to help us fill them. The first position was filled within a week. For the 2nd position, she presented many very qualified candidates even though we went with someone we had found separately. She is fast, on-point and very easy to work with. I highly recommend Deatra and Rainmaker.
HR Leader
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Deatra was fantastic to work with - she did a great job understanding not just "on paper" qualifications but culture and personality and not rushing a fit that wasn't right.
Chief Accounting Officer
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She is very good about building relationships and has a great follow through. She is very honest and well thought of. One of the best that I have worked with.
Senior Business Development
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I would highly recommend Deatra for any opportunity as she has proven to me that she is extremely driven to succeed and she is able to think creatively to overcome all challenges that may present themselves.
Director of Finance
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Deatra was a top performer in the Finance and Accounting division in the Cincinnati market. Her ability to meet client expectations and needs gave her an outstanding reputation. She is diligent and persistent, and I would recommend her to anyone.
Account Manager
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Deatra has demonstrated to me that she is a highly dedicated professional who will work tirelessly on behalf of a client. She is very skilled at building the kinds of relationships necessary to place her clients into jobs where they can be successful. Most importantly, she is accessible. There has never been a time when she didn’t respond promptly to my e-mails. I highly recommend Deatra as a valuable career resource.
Accounting Manager
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I am very pleased to recommend Deatra, President and CEO of Rainmaker Resources, LLC for professional recruiting and staffing services. Deatra is a dedicated and determined businesswoman who understands the needs of her clients and seeks to deliver superior results. Deatra is knowledgeable, personable, and displays the right ethical approach when working with clients. She has become a trusted resource and I endorse her with a high degree of confidence.
Corporate Controller
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Deatra is very proactive and has a passion for what she does. She gets to know people – their wants, needs, strengths, and weaknesses. In doing so, she uses this information to introduce the right people to one another forming the perfect business relationships.
Site Director
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Deatra is an outstanding business partner and placement strategist. She values relationships, delivers results, and focuses on finding candidates who truly fit. Deatra makes the talent search process smooth, effective, and successful.
Owner
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Deatra’s high energy level and positive attitude make working with her a true pleasure. She develops a relationship in which you are a valued business partner – any question or concern one may have becomes a priority to Deatra until it is resolved.
Senior Director of Finance
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We found Deatra to be dedicated to her work and committed to providing the right talent versus throwing multiple candidates out in hopes one candidate might be the right fit. She is professional and personal and we will look to her again when a need arises.
VP and Treasurer
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Deatra was extremely helpful in my in my job search! She not only set me up with interviews with multiple great companies, but also made sure that I was successful in these interview. With her help I was able to land a great job! She's definitely the best recruiter I've ever worked with!
Senior Financial Analyst
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I was searching for a new accounting role when I connected with Deatra. She quickly lined up multiple quality interviews through her strong Cincinnati and Columbus network. Thanks to her guidance and connections, I landed a finance role that was exactly what I wanted. I’m grateful for her support and highly recommend her and her team.
Financial Analyst
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I had the pleasure of working with Deatra during my search for a new career. She is a dedicated recruiter who worked tirelessly to align open positions with my career goals. Her commitment to finding the correct match strengthened my confidence in her search abilities. I highly recommend Deatra to anyone who is looking for a new career path. She was very knowledgeable and helpful to me while I was searching for the direction I wanted to go.
CPA
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We have asked Deatra/Rainmaker Resources to fill certain positions in the accounting field. What I have found to be most valuable is that she is an expert in understanding the need and only sends candidates that have a reasonable shot of being hired. Deatra is detailed enough to get a fulsome understanding of what the needs are and provides good fits and completely avoids the "shotgun" approach. I would definitely use Rainmaker in the future.
CFO
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Deatra is a hard worker and is willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
Senior Manager
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