Christine De Leon
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Accomplished Supervisory Special Agent with a distinguished career at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, excelling in crisis management and sensitive information handling. Spearheaded counterterrorism programs, ensuring legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and enhanced inter-agency collaboration. Proven track record in mentoring agents, leading to significant improvements in investigative outcomes and public safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
McLean, VA
05.2024 - Current
- Managed the Counterterrorism program, auditing for legal and internal policy compliance, in the San Antonio, TX, Miami, FL, Jackson, MI, and Mobile, AL field offices.
- Managed sensitive and secret intelligence and ensured proper maintenance of secret information from field offices in my purview.
- Ensured timely case resolution by prioritizing tasks and overseeing the progress of ongoing investigations.
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders during multi-jurisdictional investigations to ensure accurate representation of case facts and establish clear strategic plans.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Guided agents through difficult situations requiring intense negotiation skills which led to the resolution of high-stakes incidents.
- Collaborated with external stakeholders such as prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys to ensure accurate representation of case facts during legal proceedings.
- Enhanced team performance by establishing clear objectives and providing effective mentorship to agents.
- Monitored agent and intelligence staff performance, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement where necessary.
- Facilitated communication between team members, ensuring that critical information was shared promptly and accurately throughout the investigative process.
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Del Rio, TX & Long Beach, CA
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Organized and led training sessions on threat assessment strategies, increasing agency preparedness against domestic terrorism.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement to address community-specific crime issues, fostering stronger local partnerships.
- Facilitated inter-agency cooperation for efficient resource allocation and optimized investigative outcomes.
- Trained junior agents in specialized skills, fostering professional growth and increased work quality.
- Negotiated high-risk situations with strategic conflict resolution tactics, minimizing potential harm to involved parties.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Applied critical thinking skills to analyze complex scenarios, identifying patterns and connections pertinent to case objectives.
- Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
- Conducted thorough investigations for successful case resolutions and improved public safety.
- Partnered with international agencies to address cross-border crimes, ensuring a global approach to crime prevention efforts.
- Utilized advanced technology tools for efficient data collection and analysis during complex investigations.
Education
Master of Arts - Legal And Forensic Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2024
J.D. -
Notre Dame Law School
South Bend, INBachelor of Arts - Criminology, Law And Society
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CASkills
- Crisis management
- Sensitive information handling
- Federal statutes
- Legal compliance
- Verbal communication
- Threat assessment
- Counterterrorism strategies
- Interviewing techniques
- Investigative techniques
- Financial crimes investigation
License/Clearance
- California Bar License
- Top Secret Clearance 2018 - Present
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
05.2024 - Current
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
01.2018 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Legal And Forensic Psychology
University of California, Irvine
J.D. -
Notre Dame Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Law And Society
University of California, Irvine