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Alyssia Bostrom

Alyssia Bostrom

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Driven Business Development Executive with extensive experience helping global companies establish and expand in the North American market. A motivating leader with a strong track record of building strategic relationships to drive key business initiatives and support growth. Highly skilled in change management, market entry strategies, and fostering collaboration across matrixed organizations. Offering exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on creating innovative solutions in the energy industry, fire protection innovations, and advancing lithium battery safety.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of New Market Development

Dolav
01.2023 - Current

Dolav provides innovative, practical, and cost-effective packaging solutions for the safe storage and transport of hazardous, aged, or damaged lithium-ion batteries, addressing critical safety challenges in the energy sector.

  • Spearheading market expansion across North America, focusing on advanced lithium battery safety solutions for storage and transportation.
  • Driving business growth by identifying new opportunities and securing high-value partnerships in the EV and lithium-ion battery sectors.
  • Managing strategic relationships to strengthen the company’s position in the industry and enhance long-term growth.

Market Development Manager

M Squared
11.2021 - 01.2023

M Squared is a leading photonics and quantum technology company dedicated to advancing science by developing innovative light-based applications for sectors such as quantum technology, biophotonics, and chemical sensing, with a mission to move groundbreaking research from the lab to real-world solutions.

  • Collaborated with senior management in Europe to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals for North America.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.

Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Luna Innovations
02.2018 - 05.2021

Luna Innovations specializes in creating sensing, test & measurement, monitoring, and control solutions.

  • Expanded regional market share and boosted sales by identifying growth opportunities, implementing targeted marketing strategies, and fostering strong client relationships.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete major projects, increasing efficiency and client satisfaction while negotiating high-value contracts to maximize profitability and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Applied Test Systems
02.2012 - 02.2018

Applied Test Systems (ATS) specializes in designing and manufacturing custom and standard testing equipment, including universal testing machines, stress rupture test frames, and accessories, for a wide range of industries.

  • Expanded regional market share by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Developed and nurtured strong partnerships with both internal teams and external partners, enhancing collaboration and driving revenue growth through innovative solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of products or services for maximum client satisfaction.

Program Manager

Aqua-Chem, Inc.
03.2010 - 02.2012

Aqua-Chem is a global leader in providing customized water treatment solutions, offering a diverse range of thermal and membrane technologies to address various industrial needs, including biotech and offshore applications, with a commitment to efficiency, reliability, and comprehensive support.

  • Led cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget, setting clear objectives and performance metrics while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Managed daily operations, resolved technical and financial issues, and collaborated with leadership to align priorities with business needs and resource capacity.

Business Development Engineer

Microtherm, Inc.
08.2005 - 03.2010

Microtherm (acquired by Promat) specializes in high-temperature microporous insulation materials that maximize thermal efficiency, process control, and stability, offering significant reductions in insulation thickness, weight, and handling compared to traditional options.

  • Secured new business partnerships by identifying potential clients and presenting tailored solutions.
  • Coordinated global cross-functional teams to identify and leverage technical business development opportunities, enhancing regional collaboration to drive innovative solutions and revenue growth.
  • Streamlined lead qualification processes, mentored team members, and managed negotiations to boost efficiency, customer satisfaction, and market share, while securing new business and maximizing revenue.

Education

MBA -

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
05.1999

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Partnerships and Affiliations
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Global Business Expansion
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Business Development
  • Pricing strategy
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Director of New Market Development

Dolav
01.2023 - Current

Market Development Manager

M Squared
11.2021 - 01.2023

Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Luna Innovations
02.2018 - 05.2021

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Applied Test Systems
02.2012 - 02.2018

Program Manager

Aqua-Chem, Inc.
03.2010 - 02.2012

Business Development Engineer

Microtherm, Inc.
08.2005 - 03.2010

MBA -

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Alabama Huntsville

Affiliations

  • SAE Vehicle Battery Standards Steering Committee Vice Chair, 2023 - present
  • SAMPE Carolinas Board of Directors Treasurer, 2021 – 2024
  • SAMPE Carolinas Board of Directors Secretary, 2020 – 2021
  • Council Member - East Tennessee Women's Leadership Summit, 2015 - 2019
  • Junior Achievement volunteer - Middle School 'Economics for Success', 2011 - 2017
  • Graduate of Dale Carnegie Effective Public Speaking, 1998
  • Member of ASTM - Committees C16, C24, D04 and F2, 2006-2018
  • Published in Elevator World and Industrial Heating
Alyssia Bostrom