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Cinthia Lemus

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Results-driven Senior Chargeback Analyst at Fashion Nova with expertise in chargeback management and effective communication. Achieved a 30% reduction in chargeback ratios through strategic analysis and collaboration. Proven ability to enhance team productivity and customer loyalty while managing high-pressure situations with professionalism and empathy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Chargeback Analyst

Fashion Nova
Beverly Hills, CA
03.2023 - Current
  • Manage end-to-end chargeback handling for credit and debit transactions, overseeing an average of 300–600 cases per month with consistent accuracy and compliance.
  • Lead investigation into dispute trends, reducing chargeback ratio by 15–30% through targeted root-cause analysis and process adjustments.
  • Prepare compelling representment documentation with win rates above 65–80%, depending on dispute category.
  • Partner with fraud, operations, and customer experience teams to address recurring issues and reduce friendly fraud incidents.
  • Train analysts on schemes, reason codes, and dispute best practices, increasing department productivity by 20%.
  • Create dashboards and reports using Excel/SQL to monitor KPIs, representment success rates, and operational performance.

Fraud Analyst

Fashion Nova
Santa Fe Springs, CA
07.2020 - 2022
  • Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
  • Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
  • Tracked fraud cases and monitored trends to develop strategies for prevention.
  • Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations.

Customer Service Representative

Fashion Nova
Santa Fe Springs, CA
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Retail Associate

Windsor Fashions
Santa Fe Springs, CA
02.2017 - 2018
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers and reducing discrepancies during shift changes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Augustus Hawkins
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Proficient
  • Chargeback management
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Organization skills
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management

Timeline

Senior Chargeback Analyst

Fashion Nova
03.2023 - Current

Fraud Analyst

Fashion Nova
07.2020 - 2022

Customer Service Representative

Fashion Nova
03.2018 - 07.2020

Retail Associate

Windsor Fashions
02.2017 - 2018

High School Diploma -

Augustus Hawkins
Cinthia Lemus