S. Delroy Blackwood

Results-driven operations, administrative, and client relationship professional with 25+ years of experience supporting financial services, real estate operations, and property management. Expertise in project coordination, contract administration, regulatory compliance, customer service, and managing complex transactions. Recognized for building strong client relationships, improving operational efficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Extensive risk management, operational support, and process improvement experience. Proficient in Microsoft office, CRM systems, and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

REALTOR® - Samson Properties & Cattawood Spring Realty LLC - Maryland & Washington, DC

(2016-06)

Manage residential real estate transactions from consultation through closing for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants.

• Negotiate purchase agreements, contracts, lease agreements, amendments, and pricing strategies.
• Conduct comparative market analyses to determine competitive property pricing values.
• Coordinate transactions involving lenders, attorneys, inspectors, appraisers, contractors, title companies, and multiple stakeholders.
• Prepare and review contracts and disclosures to ensure compliance with Maryland, Washington, DC, federal regulations, Fair Housing laws, and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) requirements.
• Resolve transaction issues involving financing, inspections, negotiations, and contractual deadlines.
• Manage residential rental properties, including tenant relations, lease administration, maintenance coordination, and vendor oversight.

Sales Associate / Client Relationship Manager - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. - Washington, DC

(2003-10 - 2018-10)

Supported investment portfolios exceeding $350 million dollars.

• Build long-term relationships with clients by delivering responsive service and operational support.
• Processed securities transactions involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and cash accounts.
• Administered the Opening and maintaining of client accounts while ensuring regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Coordinated account transfers, asset movement, and documentation verification.
• Prepared profit and loss reports, retirement distribution documentation, and year-end tax reporting materials.
• Maintained confidential client information while supporting daily investment operations.

Assistant to Compliance & Branch Managers - Morgan Stanley Dean Witter - Washington, DC

(1998-08 - 2003-10)

Supported branch compliance and administrative operations.

• Maintained employee licensing records and regulatory documentation.
• Audited currency transactions to ensure SEC and FINRA compliance.
• Coordinated communication between regional offices.
• Improved administrative workflows using Microsoft Office applications.
• Assisted with vendor management and operational cost-saving initiatives.

Secretary, Board of Directors (Volunteer) - Greencastle Manor II Condominium Association - Silver Spring, MD

(2018-04)

• Coordinate community inspections, maintain official board records, and quarterly meeting minutes.
• Support governance, budgeting, policy implementation, and community operations liaising.

Secretary, Board of Directors (Volunteer) - Cross Creek Club Homeowners Association - Silver Spring, MD

(2009-11 - 2017-12)

Served on the board governing a 600+ home community.

• Assisted with budgeting, policy enforcement, strategic planning, and community relations.

Associate of Arts - Business Administration - Montgomery College