Belinda Cowan
Sales Associate

NAI Rio Grande Valley
1400 North McColl
Suite 205
McAllen, TX 78501
United States 

Scope of Service Experience
Accomplished results oriented leader with proven success in land acquisition, retail and office leasing. Expert at creating and capitalizing on network liaisons, while developing business relationships to significantly increase the company’s brand, expanding market and generating leads and sales. Prior to joining NAI Rio Grande Valley, she served as an executive level professional. Utilizing superior managerial skills she oversaw a multi-million dollar non-profit agency. She has an impressive track record in community and private sector endeavors. Background includes a 20 year career and trailblazer with the McAllen Police Department. Critical thinker and adept negotiator with extensive knowledge in:
Market Evaluations & Market Comparisons Multi-million Dollar Budgets
Resource Development Focus Groups & Panels Capital Campaigns
Superior Management Skills Presentations Grant Writing
Marketing & Public Relations Strategic Planning
Bi-lingual and fluent in Spanish

Background & Experience
Boys & Girls Club of McAllen, Texas Executive Director December 1994 – April 2005 Summary: Accomplished senior management professional with ten (10) years of financial and project leadership experience in the non-profit sector.

• Delivered impressive growth results; growing revenues from $250,000 to over 1.8 million annually and ensured it’s continued funding and organizations adequate cash flow by utilizing a variety of fundraising techniques
• Recruited a top performing management team. Managed the supervision of over 100 employees and promoted productive and effective staff; administered performance evaluations while providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for professional development.
• Established a company vision and developed the organizations infrastructure and marketing initiatives.
• Initiated a strategic plan of operation in collaboration with the Board of Directors
• Identified, recruited and developed effective board members utilizing board member training
• Revitalized and launched over 20 new programs during the first five years.
• Negotiated thousands of dollars in joint ventures with national organizations and corporations.
• Achieved completion of a $5 million capital campaign and oversaw the design, planning and construction of a 35,000 sq. ft. facility.
• Accomplished grant writer with million of dollars in funding awards received from local, state and government agencies as well as major corporations.
• Established strategic partnerships and alliances with local community leaders, state and government officials and collaborated with numerous agencies to significantly increase the organization’s footprint.
• Identified, cultivated and solicited donors. Provided guidance, planning and technical support to board volunteers for special events.
• Created and implemented administrative and operational systems to ensure cohesive and effective operations.

McAllen Police Department 1974 - 1994, Police Sergeant

First female police officer and Sergeant for the McAllen Police Department

Responsible for the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals in accordance with the local, state and federal laws. Supervision of other sworn officers in the enforcement of laws and related work
Administered police department policy, procedures, rules and regulations in planning, coordinating and supervising the conduct and performances of personnel assigned.

Professional responsibilities included servicing as liaison between the police department and the McAllen Independent School District, media and civic organizations.
Developed and implemented and launched the city’s first youth diversionary program - Teen Court, approved by the Hidalgo County Board of Judges.

Accountable for the development and implementation of the department’s Community Policing Program, supervising a staff of 21, coordinating the construction and architectural design of the police centers and development of operating procedures.
Implemented the first DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program 1988 in McAllen, Texas, starting with six schools in 1988 and expanding the program to 26 schools within two years.

Successfully launched the City’s first Officer Friendly program targeting youth in the elementary schools.
Developed and implemented the Citizens against Auto Theft Program (CAAT)
Developed and implemented the first Youth Police Academy in McAllen.

Educational Background
University of Texas at Pan American
State of Texas- Law Enforcement Officer Peace Officer License
Boys & Girls Club of America- Graduate- Professionals Management Program

Professional Affiliations & Designations
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