Jeffrey R. Rose
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Experience

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Jeffrey R. Rose
Strategic Business Architect
Dec 2022 - Present
Jeffrey R. Rose partners with founders, business owners, and leadership teams to improve operational performance through better systems, process design, AI, and automation. With a background as a software engineer and a 20-year entrepreneur who built and exited a successful consumer products company, Jeffrey combines technical expertise with hands-on operating experience. He has worked with hundreds of organizations to improve sales operations, customer experience, and execution by simplifying processes, increasing visibility, and reducing operational bottlenecks. Core areas of expertise include: Conducting operational assessments to identify revenue leaks, bottlenecks, and growth opportunities. Designing and implementing scalable sales, customer success, and operational systems. Improving lead management, follow-up processes, pipeline visibility, and business workflows. Developing SOPs, playbooks, dashboards, and operational documentation to improve consistency and accountability. Advising founders on technology strategy, operational infrastructure, organizational design, and scalable growth. Leading implementation, team training, and change management to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems. Supporting businesses preparing for rapid growth, acquisitions, or eventual exit by increasing operational maturity and enterprise value. Jeffrey's approach is practical, execution-focused, and grounded in real-world experience building, operating, and scaling businesses. His goal is to help organizations become more efficient, more valuable, and less dependent on the owner.
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Extendly For HighLevel
CRM Solutions Consultant
Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
Supported the onboarding, implementation, and success of hundreds of businesses through white-label agency partnerships, helping organizations streamline operations, improve customer engagement, and accelerate adoption of new systems. Led onboarding and implementation for 250+ businesses across multiple industries. Designed and optimized customer journeys, sales pipelines, workflow automation, and operational processes. Delivered executive and team training to drive adoption of CRM, automation, and AI-enabled business systems. Advised agencies and business owners on improving lead management, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Developed standardized implementation frameworks that improved deployment speed, consistency, and client retention.
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Natural Zing LLC
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jul 2003 - Jun 2023
Founder & Chief Executive Officer Founded, built, and successfully exited a vertically integrated consumer products company specializing in natural foods and supplements. Bootstrapped the business from startup to multi-seven-figure revenue without outside capital by combining operational excellence, disciplined financial management, and scalable systems. Business Leadership & Growth Defined the company's strategic vision and led all aspects of growth, operations, finance, product development, and customer experience. Built a portfolio of more than 200 private-label products and managed the distribution of over 500 SKUs. Grew the business to serve more than 35,000 direct customers and 1,000 wholesale accounts. Recruited, developed, and led cross-functional teams across operations, fulfillment, customer service, purchasing, and marketing. Operations & Systems Designed scalable operational infrastructure supporting inventory management, fulfillment, accounting, procurement, forecasting, and business reporting. Developed standardized operating procedures that improved consistency, efficiency, and organizational scalability. Implemented integrated business systems to streamline operations, improve visibility, and support continued growth. Established business continuity, data protection, and operational controls to reduce risk and improve reliability. Sales, Marketing & Brand Development Led brand strategy, product development, pricing, packaging, and go-to-market execution. Built direct-to-consumer and wholesale sales channels through eCommerce, strategic partnerships, affiliate programs, and relationship marketing. Directed customer acquisition and retention initiatives that produced sustainable long-term growth. Financial & Operational Excellence Managed budgeting, cash flow, inventory planning, purchasing, and financial controls while maintaining profitable growth. Oversaw regulatory compliance, quality standards, and operational processes within a regulated food production environment. Built a business designed to operate through documented systems rather than constant owner intervention, ultimately leading to a successful exit.
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Atlantic Organic Food Center
Founder/ Partner
Nov 2009 - Apr 2018
Founder & Managing Partner Founded and built a certified organic commercial food production facility that evolved into a successful café, marketplace, and community destination specializing in plant-based foods and wellness products. Business Development & Leadership Conceived, launched, and scaled the business from initial concept through buildout, operations, and eventual sale. Secured financing, managed facility development, negotiated vendor relationships, and oversaw capital investments. Recruited, trained, and led staff while establishing the operational infrastructure required for sustainable growth. Operations & Execution Designed production workflows, inventory management systems, customer service processes, and daily operating procedures. Implemented food safety, quality assurance, and certified organic compliance programs within a regulated production environment. Established operational standards that improved consistency, efficiency, and customer experience. Brand & Customer Experience Led brand development, menu creation, marketing strategy, and customer engagement initiatives. Successfully transitioned the business into Superfoods On Main, creating a recognizable local brand centered on healthy food, education, and community. Built repeatable systems that supported daily operations while strengthening the long-term value of the business. Exit Successfully sold ownership interest after establishing a profitable operation, strong community reputation, and scalable operating foundation.
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Magellan Health
Senior Software Engineer
Nov 1996 - Sep 2001
Designed and delivered enterprise software solutions supporting logistics, healthcare, and business operations for Fortune 500 organizations. Worked across the full software development lifecycle, translating complex business requirements into scalable technology platforms that improved operational efficiency and supported mission-critical business processes. Enterprise Systems Development Contributed to the development of a large-scale freight quoting and logistics platform supporting national transportation and distribution organizations, including Cardinal Health and JB Hunt. Designed scalable application architecture and backend business components that improved system maintainability, performance, and long-term scalability. Developed enterprise data models and integration layers that separated business logic from presentation, enabling more flexible application development. Business Systems & Technology Leadership Led database design, optimization, and performance tuning for high-availability business applications. Supported enterprise software implementations, legacy modernization initiatives, and multi-site system deployments. Partnered with business stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to translate operational requirements into practical software solutions. Technical Foundation Built solutions using Microsoft and web technologies including .NET, Visual Basic, SQL Server, Java, XML, and enterprise database platforms. Organizations: Magellan Health, Proactis, and Keane.