Elaine Cesare
Tioga
Summary
Retired Criminal Investigator with the Drug Enforcement Administration, achieved over 100 convictions through expert investigative techniques and strategic case management. Proficient in evidence collection, public speaking, and firearms. I exceled, along with my team, in dismantling violent drug trafficking organizations and fostering inter-agency collaboration to enhance operational success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Investigator/Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
Dallas
07.2005 - 09.2024
Criminal Investigator
Drug Enforcement Administration
New York
11.1997 - 07.2005
- Responsible for the logistics and execution of high-level arrests of violent drug offenders
- Spearheaded investigations into narcotic trafficking organizations leading to over 100+ convictions.
- Initiated and coordinated investigations targeting major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations; developed operational plans which determined investigative priorities of cases; developed and selected investigative techniques to identify the criminal organization’s structure and financial operations; consulted with the United States Attorney’s Office and foreign offices on methods for gathering evidence; coordinated enforcement activities within and outside the Division; monitored and revised plans to achieve operational goals of disrupting/dismantling drug organizations and following the money.
- Drafted affidavits, arrest warrants, search warrants and provided testimony in both state and federal court proceedings.
- Maintained, controlled and traveled with confidential sources who worked for DEA domestically and abroad to further international cases which resulted in the successful conviction and cooperation of multiple defendants.
- Responsible for the logistics and execution of high-level arrests of violent drug offenders - Spearheaded investigations into narcotic trafficking organizations leading to over 100+ convictions. -Initiated and coordinated investigations targeting major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations; developed operational plans which determined investigative priorities of cases; developed and selected investigative techniques to identify the criminal organizations; structure and financial operations; consulted with the United States Attorney’s Office and foreign offices on methods for gathering evidence; coordinated enforcement activities within and outside the Division; monitored and revised plans to achieve operational goals of disrupting/dismantling drug organizations and following the money.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX12-1993
Skills
- Investigative techniques
- Evidence collection
- Case management
- Report writing
- Surveillance operations
- Regulatory compliance
- Public speaking
- Media relations
Accomplishments
- DEA Administrator's Award for Operation Nemesis
- Numerous recognition of the United States Attorney's Office and the States Narcotics Office in New York, NY during my assignment.
Certification
- Top Secret Security Clearance through 2026
Affiliations
- Involved in the DEA Explorer program to help educate kids who have an interest in law enforcement.
- Started the DEA Citizen Agent Academy in the DEA Dallas Field Division to enhance relationships with the community and law enforcement.
- I represented the DEA Dallas Field Division as the Public Information Officer along with my other duties as a Special Agent.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Criminal Investigator/Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
07.2005 - 09.2024
Criminal Investigator
Drug Enforcement Administration
11.1997 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
The University of Texas At Dallas
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