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Donald C. Canestraro
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Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Summary:
Federal Agent with more than 25 years of experience. Able to manage intelligence collection programs, perform intelligence analysis and conduct complex criminal investigations. Experienced with both the 'operational' and 'analytical' environments. Able to solve complex intelligence problems with an eye towards operational realities.
25 years of experience in intelligence briefing 25 years of experience in intelligence report preparation 25 years of experience performing link analysis 20 years of experience conducting narco terrorism investigations 20 years of experience in counter surveillance techniques20 years of experience in case officer protection 20 years of experience conducting surveillance 9 years of experience training U.S. and foreign law enforcement agencies in tactical operations 5 years of experience supervising multi agency task forces
Intelligence Collection Skills:
Managed 7 HUMINT collectors in a regional intelligence program with a budget of $250,000. Recruited more than 30 human intelligence assets to penetrate and disrupt major international criminal organizations. Developed intelligence on drug trafficking targets through physical and electronic surveillance.
Determined intelligence collection requirements in support of multi-jurisdictional criminal investigations.
Performed counter intelligence investigations on prospective informants.
Intelligence Analysis Skills:
Utilized intercepted communications to track the activities of narcotics trafficking groups. Developed and maintained an intelligence database of major smuggling organizations. Provided analytical support to a tactical counter drug operation in South America; intelligence developed disrupted the flow of cocaine into United States. Utilized document analysis of trafficker records to develop actionable intelligence; led to major drug seizures and arrests.
Criminal Investigation Skills:
Conducted an investigation into the drug money laundering activities of a terrorist group. Developed a sensitive corruption investigation that resulted in the arrest of a police officer and nine other defendants. Conducted interviews and interrogations to develop tactical intelligence and investigative leads.
Assembled a multi-jurisdictional team to conduct a special operation targeting violent cocaine traffickers; led to the reduction of crime in a major city. Supervised twenty agents in an airport interdiction group; unit consistently led division in seizures and arrests.
Employment History:
Supervisory Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration, 2005 to present
Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration, 1991 to 2005
Intelligence Analyst, Drug Enforcement Administration, 1987 to 1991
Training:
DEA Intelligence Analyst School
DEA Financial Investigation School
U.S. Army Special Reaction Team Training
Black Water Tactical School
DEA Basic Agent Training
DEA Advanced Agent Training
DEA Certified Tactical Instructor
DEA Management Training School
DEA Advanced Personnel Management School
Education:
B.A. in Political Science
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Foreign Language:
Spanish
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