Denise Reilley

Detail-driven Project Coordinator with experience supporting construction project teams through documentation control, scheduling, and cross-functional communication.

Background in mortgage underwriting brings strong analytical rigor, regulatory compliance awareness, and a track record of managing high volumes of time-sensitive documentation accurately. Skilled at keeping projects organized and on schedule while coordinating between superintendents, vendors, and project partners.

Project Coordinator - Everlast Blacktop, Inc. - Elgin, IL

(2022-01)

• Support the project management team across all phases of the construction process, helping ensure smooth, on-time project execution.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation — including submittals, Approved Use Permits (AUPs), change orders, and submittal logs — ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate project scheduling and setup, including material ordering and tracking timelines from initiation through completion.
• Interpret project specifications and plans, communicating changes and updates clearly to superintendents and other project team members to keep projects aligned.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications across all projects, including those governed by IDOT, Capital Development Board (CDB), and village/municipal requirements.
• Complete bidding documents and support the estimator throughout the bid process.
• Coordinated on projects valued up to $6M, working closely with engineers and village officials to ensure specifications and requirements were met from initiation through completion.

Underwriter (Remote) - N2 Funding, Diamond Bar, CA / Atlanta, GA - Diamond Bar, CA / Atlanta, GA

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

dba Mission Loans LLC and Equity Prime Mortgage

• Reviewed assets, income, credit, and collateral to confirm loans met company and investor guidelines.
• Dispositioned loan files within 24–48 hours of receipt and cleared conditions in a timely manner to keep files moving.
• Underwrote a range of loan types, including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and Non-QM.
• Verified loan submissions met internal and external eligibility requirements before final approval.

Senior Underwriter - Home Point Financial - Ann Arbor, MI

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Underwrote residential mortgage loans across Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loan programs.
• Consistently met and exceeded daily underwriting production targets.
• Reviewed and validated automated underwriting (AUS) decisions for accuracy.
• Maintained regular contact with clients and internal staff to keep workflows on track and deadlines met.

Underwriting Manager / Operations Manager - LHI Mortgage, Inc. - Hoffman Estates, IL