TANYA BILYEU
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Analytical DEA Supervisory Special Agent with 24 years experience obtaining and interpreting evidence in complex investigations. In-depth knowledge of investigative skills, communication and interview techniques and procedural regulations. Strong leadership, teamwork and planning skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
08.2021 - Current
- Responsibilities include: Supervise DEA Special Agents, Federally Deputized Task Force Officers and Federal Agents from the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Internal Revenue Service, Intelligence Analysts and Office Support Employees on a day-to-day basis who are investigating United States Code Title 21 and Title 18 violations domestically and internationally;
- Liaison and foster relationships between International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, United States Attorney's Offices, Court Officials, Local and State District Attorney's Offices, Defense Attorneys and other partners;
- Extensive Oral and Written Documentation of all daily activities and operations;
- Prepare and Present case summaries and enforcement operations to upper management and DEA Headquarters;
- Ensure all DEA Policy and Procedures are adhered to on a daily basis and coordinate with Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration Legal Counsel;
- Execute, and Supervise the Execution of, Federal and State Search and Arrest Warrants, often simultaneously taking place over multiple jurisdictions;
- Organize, Develop, and Instruct training seminars to Federal, State and Local officials, as well as conduct presentations to community and school organizations;
- Budget and Approve Funding for Enforcement Operations, Travel, and Training Seminars;
- Maintain Top Security Clearance.
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2000 - 08.2021
- Responsibilities included investigating complex conspiracies involving domestic and international drug trafficking organizations
- Conducted extensive investigations into drug trafficking organizations involved in the distribution of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and diversion controlled substances
- Conducted undercover operations and purchases both, in person and electronically on the dark web
- Utilized investigative techniques that included physical and electronic surveillance, Title III wire intercepts, undercover operations, use of confidential sources, interviews of witnesses, execution of search warrants, collection and analysis of physical and electronic evidence, testified in court proceedings and trials, composed and was the Affiant on Affidavits, search warrants, charging documents, subpoenas and other investigative documents
- Organized and conducted large arrest operations, often involving hundreds of law enforcement officers across multiple jurisdictions
- Training and experience in the investigation and tactical seizure of clandestine crystal methamphetamine and other illicit controlled substance laboratories and marijuana eradication
- Prepared cases involving violations of federal drug law statutes for prosecution in U.S
- District Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Southern District of New York, Southern District of California, and the Middle District of Tennessee
- Additionally, has prepared cases involving violations of state and local drug law statutes for prosecution in multiple state and local jurisdictions
- Provided testimony to support these cases before federal and state grand juries, as well as state Court proceedings and U.S
- District Court proceedings in multiple jurisdictions nationwide
- Assigned to the DEA Administrator's personal security detail in Washington, DC
- Cross Designated Task Force Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation with full deputation of Title 18 authority
- Field Training Agent and mentor to new Special Agents with Drug Enforcement Administration
- DEA Trauma Team Member deployed to critical incidents involving DEA personnel and their families
- High Value and Seized and Recovered Money Custodian - responsible for all large amounts of seized currency and other high value items seized by the Nashville DEA office
- Successfully maintained, documented, and passed all quarterly audits by DEA Headquarters and Inspections on all seized assets
- Maintained Top Security Clearance.
Operations Manager
ASET Corporation (Abused Substance Education and Training Cooperation)
05.1998 - 12.1999
- Responsibilities included supervising undercover operatives and operations inside cooperate entities nationwide
- Extensive travel was required
- Investigations involved drugs, theft of property and cooperate policy violations
- Initiated monthly meetings between law enforcement and Cooperate Executive Officers (CEO) for the purpose of prosecution and civil litigation
- Prepared and presented case summaries to CEOs, Corporate Security Officers, Prosecutor and Law Enforcement Officials
- Instructor for ASET Training Academy responsible for training operatives of undercover techniques, report writing, courtroom testimony, controlled substance laws and identification
- Recruiting Official for Undercover Operatives.
Undercover Operative
ASET Corporation (Abused Substance Education and Training Cooperation)
05.1995 - 05.1998
- Responsibilities included conducting undercover operations inside cooperate entities to identify and assist in the prosecution of drug, theft and cooperate policy violations
- Extensive documentation of daily activities, which were later utilized in criminal and civil proceedings
- Testified in civil and judicial court proceedings
- Reported to upper management out of state and law enforcement officials in the city where the investigation was located
- Prepared and presented monthly briefings for upper management, law enforcement and corporate security and executive officials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts Psychology -
Elmira College
05.1995
Skills
Strong Communications Skills
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Judgement and Decision Making
Organization
Project Management
Specialized Training
- University of Virginia Front Line Leadership Program
- DEA Dark Web Investigations Seminar
- DEA Trauma Team Member Training
- DEA Field Training Agent School
- DEA Evidence Custodian School
- DEA Asset Forfeiture School
- DEA Clandestine Laboratory Investigation School
- DEA Complex Conspiracy School
- DEA Basic Agent Training
- ASET Undercover Operative Academy
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
08.2021 - Current
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2000 - 08.2021
Operations Manager
ASET Corporation (Abused Substance Education and Training Cooperation)
05.1998 - 12.1999
Undercover Operative
ASET Corporation (Abused Substance Education and Training Cooperation)
05.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts Psychology -
Elmira College
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