Cissi Schaffer

CEO at Applied Robotics
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

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Experience

    • United States
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CEO
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Applied Robotics is a global provider of innovative solutions for industrial automation and robotics, in particular "end-effectors" and "end of arm tooling" (EOTA), essential devises for the automation of industrial production processes. Applied Robotics is a subsidiary of the Effecto Group. Applied Robotics is a global provider of innovative solutions for industrial automation and robotics, in particular "end-effectors" and "end of arm tooling" (EOTA), essential devises for the automation of industrial production processes. Applied Robotics is a subsidiary of the Effecto Group.

    • United States
    • Medical Device
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of PVA Med
      • Oct 2019 - Jan 2023

      PVA Med is the only provider offering an integrated approach to streamlining the prosthetic socket design and fabrication process. We accomplish this through easy-to-learn, intuitive software for designing and 3D printing check sockets and carving positive molds in-house, while supporting a variety of workflows and needs. PVA Med is a division of Precision Valve and Automation, Inc. PVA Med is the only provider offering an integrated approach to streamlining the prosthetic socket design and fabrication process. We accomplish this through easy-to-learn, intuitive software for designing and 3D printing check sockets and carving positive molds in-house, while supporting a variety of workflows and needs. PVA Med is a division of Precision Valve and Automation, Inc.

  • Create O&P
    • Albany, NY
    • CEO
      • Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

      Served as Chief Executive Officer of Create O&P, a startup company offering intuitive 3D printing and digital solutions to orthotists and prosthetists worldwide. Create O&P was acquired by Precision Valve and Automation, Inc. in October, 2019. Served as Chief Executive Officer of Create O&P, a startup company offering intuitive 3D printing and digital solutions to orthotists and prosthetists worldwide. Create O&P was acquired by Precision Valve and Automation, Inc. in October, 2019.

    • United States
    • Import & Export
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President - Operations
      • Mar 2013 - Aug 2017

      Ensured a strong P&L and talent management within seven operational facilities in multiple states. Heavily involved in due diligence surrounding the acquisition of grain elevators. Cascaded goals to transform the bulk/vessel and container business units. Collaborated with operational and legal teams to solve global issues. Served as the subject matter expert in areas of international shipping and payment structures. Managed the process for customer and industry audits. Ensured a strong P&L and talent management within seven operational facilities in multiple states. Heavily involved in due diligence surrounding the acquisition of grain elevators. Cascaded goals to transform the bulk/vessel and container business units. Collaborated with operational and legal teams to solve global issues. Served as the subject matter expert in areas of international shipping and payment structures. Managed the process for customer and industry audits.

    • United States
    • Import & Export
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager
      • May 2006 - May 2010

      Hired and trained employees in the trading area, as well as in the freight department. Served as liaison between traders and the accounting team; improved financial reporting. Created a culture that was centered on customer service that ultimately led to a distinct competitive advantage. Increased efficiency in processing freight invoices for thousands of annual shipments. Hired and trained employees in the trading area, as well as in the freight department. Served as liaison between traders and the accounting team; improved financial reporting. Created a culture that was centered on customer service that ultimately led to a distinct competitive advantage. Increased efficiency in processing freight invoices for thousands of annual shipments.

    • United States
    • Import & Export
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Trading Assistant
      • Sep 1999 - Apr 2001

      Gained immediate traction in the grain industry as well as in logistics and transportation. Managed trades based on cost of shipping. Gained immediate traction in the grain industry as well as in logistics and transportation. Managed trades based on cost of shipping.

    • Associate, Investment Banking
      • Jan 1998 - May 1999

      Instrumental in proposing options and facilitating rating presentations to universities and other organizations. Assisted in issuing bonds to fund federal projects. Performed analysis of cost and debt structures, cash flows and refunding scenarios. Instrumental in proposing options and facilitating rating presentations to universities and other organizations. Assisted in issuing bonds to fund federal projects. Performed analysis of cost and debt structures, cash flows and refunding scenarios.

    • Early Employment Opportunities
      • 1988 - 1993

      Early years of employment included managing invoicing process for Cementa AB’s accounting department in Danderyd, Sweden from 1988 to 1989, followed by an Au Pair opportunity in West Palm Beach, FL from 1989 to 1990. Returning to Sweden in 1991 to 1993, employment shifted to the Advertising Department of Expressen AB in Stockholm, Sweden. Early years of employment included managing invoicing process for Cementa AB’s accounting department in Danderyd, Sweden from 1988 to 1989, followed by an Au Pair opportunity in West Palm Beach, FL from 1989 to 1990. Returning to Sweden in 1991 to 1993, employment shifted to the Advertising Department of Expressen AB in Stockholm, Sweden.

Education

  • University at Albany, SUNY
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Double Major: Business Administration (Finance) and Economics
    1993 - 1997
  • Industry Training/Certifications

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