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Paul M. DeFeis is senior managing partner of Trade Mark Design & Build based in Hawthorne, New Jersey, with 15 years of extensive experience in residential design. He is responsible for managing day-to-day activities including development, design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the firm's products/services. A multi-talented designer, he is skilled in drafting, 20/20 Design, AutoCAD & Adobe PhotoShop. DeFeis also has an innovative background in residential interior concepts, from design to installation with established cost-effective measures to meet both the customer's needs and move the company ahead. As part of his job, he integrates and coordinates activities of the office and staff inclusive of sales, product selection and layout, defined-design criteria, complete initial planning and cost estimates to meet the customer's needs. A creative problem-solver, he develops solutions that save time, cut costs, and ensures consistent product quality, including coordination of all necessary trades to complete various projects.