Alyssa Crocker
South Florida
Summary
Relationship-driven professional with extensive experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic outreach across South Florida. Proven ability to recruit partners, expand professional networks, and connect business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders through events, outreach initiatives, and relationship-building environments. Experienced public speaker with appearances in legislative hearings, mayoral forums, and media interviews. Background in advocacy, organizational leadership, and business development provides strong insight into the intersection of industry growth, infrastructure development, workforce engagement, and community relations. Experienced engaging with business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders on issues affecting economic growth, infrastructure development, workforce policy, and industry advocacy. Skilled at building coalitions and expanding networks that strengthen organizations and advance shared industry priorities.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & President
Florida Institute for Policy & Advocacy
01.2022 - Current
- Founded and lead a statewide advocacy organization focused on legislative and public policy issues impacting Florida communities and businesses.
- Built coalitions among business leaders, advocacy groups, and policymakers to advance complex initiatives.
- Organized stakeholder meetings, policy briefings, and networking events connecting industry leaders and decision-makers.
- Delivered public testimony and presentations before legislative committees and policy forums.
- Led outreach campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives throughout Florida.
- Engaged with policymakers, advocacy organizations, and business stakeholders on legislative issues affecting economic development, regulatory policy, and industry interests.
Mayoral Candidate
City of Miami
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Led a citywide campaign centered on community engagement, business outreach, and coalition building.
- Participated in mayoral debates, public forums, and media discussions addressing economic growth, development, and infrastructure.
- Organized campaign events, networking opportunities, and outreach initiatives throughout South Florida.
- Developed relationships with community leaders, business stakeholders, and civic organizations.
Director of Business Development
Scion Networks
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Led client acquisition and relationship management initiatives focused on expanding corporate partnerships.
- Built and maintained long-term relationships with business clients and industry partners.
- Developed strategic outreach plans targeting new business opportunities and partnerships.
- Represented the company at networking functions and industry events to strengthen business connections.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for expansion.
- Developed strong internal relationships across departments in order to effectively manage projects from conception through completion stages.
Director of Business Development
The AStar Agency
11.2016 - 06.2018
Owner
Hometox
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Founded and operated residential organization and removal service.
- Managed marketing, scheduling, client acquisition, and operations.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new clients and increase visibility.
- Oversaw scheduling and coordination of service appointments for clients.
Professional Matchmaker
Confidential High-Net-Worth Client Advisory Firm
- Provided relationship advisory services for high-profile and high-net-worth clientele within a nationally recognized matchmaking organization.
- Facilitated introductions and relationship development through curated social events and networking environments.
- Managed highly confidential client relationships requiring discretion and exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Conducted consultations and relationship strategy sessions focused on identifying compatibility and long-term goals.
- Conducted in-depth client consultations to understand relationship goals and preferences.
- Curated personalized matchmaking profiles based on client insights and compatibility factors.
- Facilitated introductions between clients, ensuring a comfortable and engaging atmosphere.
- Coordinated follow-up meetings to assess client satisfaction and relationship progress.
- Developed and maintained a confidential database of potential matches and client interactions.
- Collaborated with team members to refine matchmaking strategies and enhance service quality.
- Assisted with dispute resolution if any issues arose during the matching process.
- Hosted events such as speed dating sessions and singles mixers to facilitate networking opportunities among clients.
- Advised clients on best practices for successful dating experiences.
- Monitored progress of matches over time to ensure satisfaction from both parties.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of client information including contact details, background information, and preferences for ideal match criteria.
- Conducted in-depth interviews to assess client needs, preferences, values, and interests.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and arranged transportation.
- Collected attendee feedback post-event to inform future planning decisions.
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
- Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
- Managed logistics related to transportation, catering, entertainment, decorations for events.
- Managed event budgets by tracking expenses and processing invoices.
- Developed timelines for event execution and ensured adherence to schedules.
Education
BPPS/MPA - Public Policy & Administration
Florida International University
Miami, FL 12.2025 - 03.2026
Business Administration Studies
University of North Florida / Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLPolitical Science Minor Coursework
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLReal Estate
Gold Coast Schools
Tamarac, FLSkills
- Membership Recruitment & Retention
- Strategic Relationship Development
- Business Development & Client Acquisition
- B2B Outreach & Networking
- Event Coordination & Professional Networking
- Public Speaking & Media Communications
- Stakeholder & Coalition Engagement
- Community Outreach & Industry Relations
- Industry Advocacy & Policy Awareness
- Legislative advocacy
- Public policy analysis
- Strategic outreach
- Market research
- Project management
- Client relationship management
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Networking strategy
- Problem resolution
- Growth mindset
- Negotiation
- Innovation management
- Contract negotiation
- Business development
- Policy writing
- Legislative analysis
- Public testimony
- Community organizing
- Effective communication
- Negotiation strategies
- Networking skills
- Problem solving
- Proposal writing
- Political strategy
- Issue advocacy
- Persuasive communication
- Grassroots organizing
- Reputation management
- Write press releases
- Brand image alignment
- Written communication
- Public speaking
- Fast learner
- Legal research and writing
- Scheduling/Planning
- Legal research
Certification
- Certified Wedding & Event Planner
- Florida Real Estate License (Inactive)
Event Planning Experience
- Certified Wedding & Event Planner experienced in organizing professional and social networking events designed to foster meaningful connections.
- Planned and coordinated events for a wedding planning company and matchmaking firm.
- Applied event strategy and networking skills in business development and campaign environments to support outreach and engagement.
Timeline
BPPS/MPA - Public Policy & Administration
Florida International University
12.2025 - 03.2026
Mayoral Candidate
City of Miami
01.2025 - 12.2025
Founder & President
Florida Institute for Policy & Advocacy
01.2022 - Current
Director of Business Development
The AStar Agency
11.2016 - 06.2018
Director of Business Development
Scion Networks
01.2013 - 12.2021
Owner
Hometox
09.2012 - 12.2014
Real Estate
Gold Coast Schools
Professional Matchmaker
Confidential High-Net-Worth Client Advisory Firm
Business Administration Studies
University of North Florida / Florida State College at Jacksonville
Political Science Minor Coursework
University of Central Florida