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Alexandra Byrd

Sr. Manager, Business Development at FundThrough

Alexandra Byrd has had a diverse range of work experiences in various roles and industries. Alexandra started their career as an Insurance Sales Director at Cummings Financial Services, where they oversaw the day-to-day procedures of a financial planning firm. Alexandra then moved on to SunTrust, where they served as a Marketing Coordinator and Private Banker for the Sports & Entertainment Group, working closely with high net worth clientele.

After that, Byrd joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an Events & Marketing Coordinator for the Middle Market Technology Industry Group. Alexandra produced comprehensive analysis on prospects and existing clients, engaged with them to promote new business opportunities, and developed relationships with centers of influence.

Next, Byrd worked at FastPay as an Engagement Manager and later as a Senior Manager in Business Development. FastPay is a fintech company that provides lending to the digital media industry. In these roles, they served as a brand ambassador, focused on creating strategic alliances with channel partners to generate deal flow and referrals. Alexandra covered regions in California, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Oregon, and Washington.

Further on in their career, Byrd joined the Milken Institute as a Senior Advisor for the California Center. Their role involved identifying solutions to strengthen California's role as a global incubator for innovation in policy, technology, and business. Alexandra also volunteered in the Partnership for Lending in Underserved Markets (PLUM) Initiative in Los Angeles, collaborating to develop and test ways to provide capital to minority-owned businesses.

Most recently, Byrd worked as a Senior Manager in Business Development at FundThrough, an online lender that creates lines of credit against outstanding invoices. Their role involved serving business owners across North America by offering access to capital so businesses can grow. With a focus on reducing invoice payment terms to 24 hours, they contributed to helping businesses get back on track quickly.

Alexandra Byrd attended Rollins College, but no specific information is available regarding the year of enrollment, completion of studies, or the degree obtained. No details about the field of study are provided either.

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  • Sr. Manager, Business Development

    July, 2018 - present