Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Ayana McBride

Island Park,NY

Summary

Dedicated MetroNorth Railroad professional with 10 years of experience in record keeping and operational duties. Proficient in utilizing CMS database for train schedule communication, issue resolution, and workflow management. Skilled in dispatching, schedule coordination, and emergency response to maintain regulatory compliance and contractual obligations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Dispatcher II

MTA Metro-North Railroad
04.2025 - Current

Proficient in managing the coordination of personnel assignments for engine employees. Oversee compliance of mark offs and mark ups with Metro-North standards. Ensure staffing assignments for train crews are properly filled, adhering to government, corporate, and contractual regulations. Coordinate personnel schedules to ensure optimal coverage and adjusted to changing demands efficiently. Manage displacements and vacancies in compliance with union agreements, ensuring smooth workflow and accurate documentation.

CSA/Cashier

MetroNorth Railroad
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Maintained exactness in financial documentation at MetroNorth
  • Executed ticket transactions adhering to MetroNorth pricing and regional guidelines.
  • Oversaw the reconciliation of ticket sellers' remittance and duty accounts.
  • Assured all remittances were collected and completed accurately.
  • Maintained organization and accuracy in the cashiers cage.
  • Oversaw daily workforce and assignments at Grand Central terminal and outlying stations.

Customer Service Clerk II

MetroNorth Railroad
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provide primary customer support, focusing on proactive strategies to meet needs and resolve concerns.
  • Field customer inquiries about train schedules and local attractions, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.
  • Communicate immediate needs for public announcements related to train service updates, maintaining clear lines of communication during disruptions.
  • Liaise with various stakeholders to comprehend daily customer demands and assist in developing solutions that enhance customer satisfaction.

Crew Dispatcher

MetroNorth Railroad
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Ensured staffing assignments for train crews were properly filled, adhering to government, corporate, and contractual regulations.
  • Coordinated personnel schedules to ensure optimal coverage and adjusted to changing demands efficiently.
  • Managed displacements and vacancies in compliance with union agreements, ensuring smooth workflow and accurate documentation.

Police Communications Technician

NYC Police Dept.
04.2014 - 08.2019
  • Fielded emergency and non-emergency calls, efficiently dispatching services by assessing the nature of problems and pinpointing locations to determine the appropriate response.
  • Coordinated with police, fire, and ambulance services to route calls effectively, tailoring resources to meet the specific requirements of each incident.
  • Enhanced document management processes, maintaining logbooks and reports for fire, accident, and emergency incidents with impeccable accuracy.

Guest Service Representative

Madison Square Garden
09.2009 - 04.2014
  • Delivered prompt front desk support, ensuring customer satisfaction through welcoming interactions and efficient resolution of inquiries.
  • Managed reservation processes via phone and email, accurately recording client details to maintain organized and reliable records.
  • Addressed and resolved customer concerns using active listening and effective conflict resolution techniques, enhancing overall guest experience.

Education

Some College - Psychology/Early Childhood Education

American International College
Springfield, MA

High School Diploma - undefined

Far Rockaway High School
Far Rockaway, NY
06.2007

Skills

  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • CMS Computer Proficiency
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Database Management
  • Administrative and Office Support
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Team-Oriented and Cooperative
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Inter-Department Collaboration
  • Document and Records Management

Certification

CMS Qualified | MTA MetroNorth | 2019

Timeline

Crew Dispatcher II

MTA Metro-North Railroad
04.2025 - Current

CSA/Cashier

MetroNorth Railroad
01.2022 - 04.2025

Customer Service Clerk II

MetroNorth Railroad
10.2021 - 01.2022

Crew Dispatcher

MetroNorth Railroad
09.2019 - 10.2021

Police Communications Technician

NYC Police Dept.
04.2014 - 08.2019

Guest Service Representative

Madison Square Garden
09.2009 - 04.2014

Some College - Psychology/Early Childhood Education

American International College

High School Diploma - undefined

Far Rockaway High School
Ayana McBride