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Rosie Applications, Inc. announced Thursday that David Makar has joined Rosie as the Director of Marketing focusing on growth of the online shopping and delivery service, reporting to COO Jon Ambrose.

Makar will have oversight of the strategic direction, expansion and operation of marketing and execution services at Rosie, which has redefined the online shopping experience for customers across the US. Rosie's retailer partners set the standard for customer service by offering same day delivery and in-store pickup to their customers directly from the local stores they know and trust.

Makar brings an innovative relational approach to the industry that will impact grocers across the United States. His unique skills will help retailers better engage with their clients both online and offline so they can compete and succeed in a changing economy.

Prior to Rosie Makar worked for 5 years as a word-of-mouth marketing consultant with Referral Institute. He is a graduate of Northeastern University and holds a degree in Computer Science. He was recognized in 2011 as the Key Person of the Year by the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and in 2014 as a 40 under 40 by the Central New York Business Journal.

"I am thrilled that David will be joining our team," said Ambrose. "He shares our values and our focus on innovation, and he places the same strong emphasis as we do on the customer and retailer experience. He has shown himself to be an extraordinary leader throughout his career and has a proven track record."

"I'm excited to join this team of innovative developers, customer focused entrepreneurs, and visionary founders," said Makar. "I'm committed to making a positive impact on the lives of people across our country, and this is organization is positioned perfectly to take on this huge challenge. I look forward to helping busy mothers, business professionals, and people without easy transportation to have easy access to local grocery stores efficiently and effectively so they can create moments of delight."

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