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Tim Smylie

Burleson

Summary

Results-driven investigative professional prepared for challenges of case management and legal support. Proven track record in managing and resolving complex cases with precision and integrity. Known for exceptional collaboration skills, adaptability in dynamic environments, and commitment to achieving successful outcomes.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Agent

FBI
05.2011 - 05.2025
  • Company Overview: Fort Worth Resident Agency, Dallas Division
  • Overall manager of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) targeting Mexican Cartel drug trafficking organization organizations importing illegal narcotics into the US.
  • Coordinated investigative activities of multi-agency task forces and logistical support of complex investigations.
  • Utilized advanced investigative techniques to further the investigations.
  • Sought solutions to issues arising during investigations.
  • Authored case proposals for presentation to OCDETF board, multiple affidavits seeking court authorization to intercept phones, progress reports to the court and arrest affidavits.
  • Interacted with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies seeking assistance with execution of multiple arrest and search warrants.
  • Assisted federal prosecutors with case preparations and testified at court hearings.
  • Acted as Case Agent/Co-Case Agent on numerous violent crime investigations, including bank robberies, extortions, kidnappings.
  • Served as a Team Leader for FBI Dallas Evidence Response Team (ERT) to include deployments to Fort Hood, Texas shootings November 2009 and April 2014; Downtown Dallas shooting July 2016; and Austin, Texas serial bombings March 2018.
  • Adjunct Faculty member to include deployments to Bangkok, Thailand and Gaborone, Botswana.
  • Fort Worth Resident Agency, Dallas Division

Case Agent

FBI
03.2006 - 05.2011
  • Company Overview: Gallup, New Mexico Resident Agency, Phoenix Division
  • Case Agent of violent crimes to include homicides, assaults, rapes, and kidnappings.
  • Coordinated investigations with Navajo Department of Law Enforcement.
  • Authored numerous complaints and arrest affidavits.
  • Testified in numerous trials as the lead agent of the investigation.
  • Served as an FBI Phoenix ERT member.
  • Processed numerous violent crime scenes in very remote difficult locations.
  • Adjunct Faculty member to include deployments to Budapest, Hungary and Belize City, Belize.
  • Gallup, New Mexico Resident Agency, Phoenix Division

Case Agent/Co-Case Agent

FBI
03.2003 - 03.2006
  • Company Overview: Yuma, Arizona Resident Agency, Phoenix Division
  • Case Agent/Co-Case Agent of violent crimes to include homicides, assaults, rapes, and kidnappings and other crimes including Assault on Federal Officer and Public Corruption.
  • Served as an FBI Phoenix ERT member.
  • Yuma, Arizona Resident Agency, Phoenix Division

Alternative School Head Teacher

Deming Public Schools
08.1993 - 11.2002
  • Taught High School History (World, U.S., and New Mexico).
  • Assistant Football Coach.
  • Sponsor of student group Close Up.

Education

BS - Secondary Education

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico
05.1993

MS - Educational Leadership

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, New Mexico
05.2001

Skills

  • Surveillance techniques
  • Assertiveness
  • Investigative techniques
  • Evidence collection
  • Team leadership skills
  • Interviewing skills
  • Logical reasoning
  • Report writing

Timeline

Case Agent

FBI
05.2011 - 05.2025

Case Agent

FBI
03.2006 - 05.2011

Case Agent/Co-Case Agent

FBI
03.2003 - 03.2006

Alternative School Head Teacher

Deming Public Schools
08.1993 - 11.2002

MS - Educational Leadership

Western New Mexico University

BS - Secondary Education

New Mexico State University

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