TAMARA JEAN FRANCOIS
Summary
Results-driven professional with experience in municipal administration, procurement, and project coordination. Skilled in managing purchasing, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in coordinating meetings, community events, and operational logistics, including solid waste operations. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, financial documentation, and cross-department collaboration. Known for strong organization, attention to detail, and delivering high-quality service to stakeholders and the community.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Administrative Assistant
City of Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce, Florida
10.2025 - Current
- Provided administrative and operational support for municipal purchasing, including requisitions, purchase orders, and check requests.
- Assisted with preparation, advertising, and distribution of bid documents, RFPs, and RFQs in compliance with procurement policies and public purchasing laws.
- Coordinated bid openings, vendor meetings, and evaluation sessions, including scheduling, agendas, and meeting documentation.
- Supported procurement by researching vendors, obtaining quotes, reviewing submissions, and developing scopes of work and specifications.
- Maintained organized procurement records, bid files, and vendor databases to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assisted with planning and logistics for community programs and large-scale events, including Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful initiatives and the Great American Cleanup (500+ attendees).
- Created and managed work orders for Solid Waste operations, dispatched drivers, coordinated field operations, and managed service inquiries.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to develop templates and tracking tools for procurement and program initiatives.
Community Impact Intern
United Way Miami
Miami, FL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Applied a results-driven, innovative mindset in creating the concept for a National Intern Day video campaign, highlighting intern contributions to boost engagement and morale.
- Participated in emergency management coordination meetings, policy discussions, and resilience-building workshops, collaborating with stakeholders to align on objectives.
- Took ownership of independent research and policy tracking related to public funding and resilience programs, producing concise deliverables under tight timelines.
- Supported an emergency management project in partnership with Verizon, ensuring smooth coordination across teams.
- Completed FEMA trainings, simulations, and emergency management workshops, gaining hands-on experience with crisis response, communication strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Drafted meeting notes, event summaries, and policy research briefs for internal planning and program reference.
- Strengthened written and verbal communication skills while contributing to a mission-focused, team-oriented work environment.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Florida International University
Miami, Florida8 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL4 2024
Skills
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Requisitions, Purchase Orders & RFPs
- Compliance with Local & State Regulations
- Stakeholder & Vendor Liaison
- Customer Service Support
- Project & Event Coordination
- Work Order Management
- Data Tracking & Record Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Meeting Coordination
- Report Preparation
- Written & Verbal Communication
Timeline
Purchasing Administrative Assistant
City of Fort Pierce
10.2025 - Current
Community Impact Intern
United Way Miami
06.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Master of Public Administration -
Florida International University