Frank Del Re

Senior executive oversight as Chief of the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force over 150+ workforce to include New York Police Department and New York State Police. Develop key intelligence led policing projects and investigative portfolio which focuses on dismantling transnational criminal organizations. Established and promulgated a shared vision among team members and increased trust in offices through open communication, fostering opportunity, team building events, recognition and clarity of expectations. Turn around underperformance by prioritizing actions based on metrics and data. Drive change through re-training and culture transformation. Infuse new energy into Task Force by providing opportunities for new and seasoned staff to learn, challenge themselves and advance their careers. Modernize systems and automate procedures for maximum efficiency and productivity.

Provided transformative leadership, identified gaps and spearheaded needed change by reorganizing techniques and reigniting morale. Renovated administrative functions (finance, procurement), transformed the support unit (confidential sources, evidence handling, recruitment, community outreach) and energized cross-functional teams by bringing in top talent and instituting more deliberate processes. Maintained budget in access of $15 million. Responsible for safety and security of personnel in all DEA offices throughout New York Division. Addressed physical security vulnerabilities in all DEA facilities to include site surveys/physical assessments of properties.

Supervised twelve enforcement groups comprised of federal, state and city law enforcement agencies. Developed innovative law enforcement techniques in overseeing enforcement groups specializing in the criminal prosecution of diverted pharmaceuticals and sophisticated money laundering operations. Partnered extensively with US and foreign counterparts to address the unique investigative challenges inherent in this region. Skyrocketed performance and achieved an "astonishing rise in employee morale".

Executive Assistant to Principal Deputy Administrator ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations in DEA Headquarters. Core member of executive leadership managing 1,700 employees and $500 million budget. Served as strategic advisor and assumed day to day responsibility for effective internal and external communications. Organized and led team of subject matter experts preparing the Principal Deputy Administrator for meetings with Department of Justice entities along with private industry. Oversaw the physical security team for Principal Deputy Administrator, which included security assessments and strategic enhancements of the office and travel.