Janet Downs Email & Phone Number

30 Yaphank Road, Yaphank Ny 11980

Applied strategic interviewing techniques to anonymous callers to the "TIPS" hotline (also processed Web/Text tips)Researched tip information and disseminated collected tip information to appropriate investigative commandsPrepared and maintained confidential tip files (database and hard copy)Proficient use and knowledge of industry database, TipSoft, and online SCPD tools to research information provided by tipstersPrepared reward reports (for tips leading to arrest) and produced statistics and reports using TipSoftPrepared Crime Alerts for distribution to the mediaCreated "Most Wanted" profiles for distribution via poster, Fugitive Finder magazine and assorted media (TV, radio)Re-designed the Crime Stoppers brochure and tip intake form

As communications director I was responsible for developing (1999) and maintaining the organization's Web site, newsletters, PR and publicity materials (desktop publishing), producing/editing student writing magazine, marketing the organization through chairmanship of a marketplace committee, chairing a committee to rewrite the mission statement, establishing and maintaining a profile with outside agencies, writing press releases, articles, and grants, and myriad other forms of marketing communications. Also experienced in event planning, direct mail appeals, and other forms of fund development. Earned a certificate in Fundraising Management from C.W. Post (sponsored by AFP). Excelling, writing, editing and proofreading skills.

Wrote and maintained programs using COBOL programming language in a banking environment

Certificate, Computer Programming

Business Administration, 4.0

Certificates: Fund Raising Management Computer Programming College: SCCC - 50 credits towards Business Administration