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Overview
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Education
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Peer Review
Manager Review
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Kendra Monroe

Kendra Monroe

Summary

Experienced Manager Escalation Specialist with a strong focus on card fraud disputes and complaint escalations. I possess excellent communication skills and a proven ability to resolve complex business challenges through meticulous investigation and data analysis. My previous role as a Fraud and Identity Specialist sharpened my expertise in identifying fraud patterns, conducting detailed investigations, and adhering to regulatory requirements, all while excelling in a fast-paced, process-driven environment. This included completing live and historical data reviews with a detail-oriented approach to uncover trends and ensure accurate resolutions.

In addition to this experience, my background in Manager Escalations and Fraud Specialist roles has strengthened my ability to collaborate across teams, develop strategic solutions to prevent fraud, and maintain compliance with evolving regulations. I am eager to leverage my skills in chargeback management and pursue a role focused on fraud disputes and investigations, driving continuous improvement and delivering impactful results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Escalation Specialist

Cash App
09.2021 - Current
  • **Manager Escalations:**

    Resolve 15-20 customer inquiries per hour via chat/messaging by disputing unauthorized charges, addressing chargebacks, and granting account access post-verification.

    Handle complaint escalations through in-app messaging, voice, and email.

    Identify, document, and file Jira tickets to address service bugs and in-app feature issues.
    Communicate via Slack with support channels for real-time SEV resolution.

    Meet SLA deadlines, respond promptly to incoming user escalations, and resolve complex issues directly with users via email and live chat.

    De-escalate tense situations with dissatisfied customers.

    Perform deep-dive analyses of complaint root causes to assist in corrective actions and reduce future escalations.

    Partner with various teams to continually improve the Cash App experience.

    Conduct thorough, data-driven root cause analyses of escalations and collaborate with partner teams to validate findings.

    Work with partner teams to identify and implement remediation strategies addressing root causes of escalations, driving user-centered improvements.

    Serve as the final point of contact for complaint escalations and take over cases when frontline support is overwhelmed.

    **Disputes Specialist:**

    Meet or exceed established service level agreements and guidelines, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and processes to enhance production and customer satisfaction.

    Stay informed about bank operations, industry trends, best practices, and the rules and regulations that govern the fintech industry.

    Manage Chargeback Processes: Oversee the entire chargeback process, including dispute management, case investigation, and resolution, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

    Resolve Disputes: Act as the primary contact for chargeback disputes, coordinating with customers, merchants, and financial institutions to facilitate fair resolutions.
    Prepare Documentation: Compile and submit necessary documentation and evidence to support chargeback claims and defenses, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

    Report on Metrics: Generate detailed reports on chargeback metrics, providing insights and recommendations to senior management to enhance financial performance and risk management.

    Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to chargebacks in a timely and professional manner.

Fraud & Identity Specialist

Instacart
Remote
05.2015 - 09.2021

Conducted thorough investigations to identify fraud patterns and deter fraudulent or suspicious activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.


Ensured strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations related to grocery fulfillment operations.


Efficiently managed a queue of inbound customer appeals, utilizing strong time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and resolve cases effectively.


Identified and proposed opportunities for process improvements, driving tasks to successful resolution with a focus on operational excellence.


Performed detailed live and historical data reviews to uncover trends and ensure accuracy in decision-making.


Executed repetitive operational tasks with precision, demonstrating keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying process optimizations.


Excelled in a fast-paced environment, managing fraud investigations, data processing, and data support reviews with efficiency and accuracy.

Education

Communication Media and Entertainment -

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05.2020

College Prep- HS Diploma -

Miller Grove High School
Lithonia, GA
05.2011

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Time management
  • Documentation review
  • Critical thinking
  • Monitoring financial transactions
  • Attention to detail
  • Analysis skills
  • Quality assurance
  • Issue resolution
  • Process improvement
  • Salesforce Live Chat customer service
  • Resolving to demanding escalations
  • Familiar with Reg E and Regulation Z
  • Familiar with Visa dispute resolution rules and procedures
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Cross Team Collaboration
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Technical support escalation
  • Experience with JIRA
  • Proficient in SalesForce One Case Management
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Complaint Management/ Complaint Investigations
  • Customer Retention
  • Claim Handling
  • Dispute/ Fraud Resolution
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Operations Support
  • Skilled Multi-Tasker

Peer Review

Tina Konan Escalation Specialist / Disputes Specialist, Kendra is always willing to help. When we were working the Cash Card dispute queue, I had a hard time filing cases in Marqeta. I noticed that her TPH was one the highest at the time, so I reached out to her to get some assistance. We had a Google meet session and she walked me through the steps while I was working on a case. After that, I was more confident filing these types of claims.

Manager Review

Jaron Wright-Support Mgmt., Kendra has displayed a highly consistent level of performance in her work. She is often ranked within the top 5 of my team and has a high TPH and solid QA scores throughout the year. Kendra is not thrown off by constructive feedback and often redirects criticism into positive reinforcement. She is resilient and bounces back with no hesitation. I praise her for always having a positive attitude and seeing the brighter side of things no matter what she's going through. When it comes to supporting our customers, she delivers urgent needs without compromising on the details. I also appreciate her honesty. You are willing to admit when you don't know something, but you do the work to make sure the customer is getting the most accurate information. She has also repeatedly scheduled 1:1s with our QA specialist to dig into the details of her shortcomings regarding quality. Her best quality is when she is faced with a problem, she listens first, takes all details into account, and then develops the most appropriate solution tailored to the customer's issue. Keep shining, my friend

Timeline

Manager Escalation Specialist

Cash App
09.2021 - Current

Fraud & Identity Specialist

Instacart
05.2015 - 09.2021

Communication Media and Entertainment -

Kennesaw State University

College Prep- HS Diploma -

Miller Grove High School
Kendra Monroe