Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces
We have an incredible team of top notch designers unmatched here in Atlanta and abroad. We continuously strive to provide an unparalleled experience for all our clients, and this begins with our Top Design, Marketing, and Operations team. Scroll below and get to know our team!
Navid
Owner & CEO
As an Emory University alum trained biologist, Navid has spent his life in landscaping and gardening. His vast knowledge from time spent studying at Emory and in the landscape and construction industry has provided him with the experience he showcases in his incredible work at Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces. His ability to impart this well-rounded talent into unique designs and plans really is the valued difference for the entire operation at Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces. With the importance of discipline, education, ethics, and respect for others instilled in him by his father, Navid enjoys working hard for his clients and keeping his employees happy. Navid excels at designing outdoor spaces, and his passion lies in creativity and being outdoors.
Tina
Client Concierge Manager
As the Customer Concierge Manager, Tina is the voice on the phone you can count on hearing from your first phone call all the way until the completion of your project. Tina loves people and is committed to excellence! Her 30 year career in customer service is what paves the way for your high level client experience with Outdoor Makeover and Living Spaces. Tina was born in Denmark, grew up in western Canada and got her college degree in Dallas, Texas. Tina comes from an immigrant family of hard working entrepreneurs. She has been an entrepreneur herself and spent many years leading philanthropic ventures to impoverished countries throughout the world. One of Tina’s other many passions is gardening and creating her own outdoor living space!
Matt
Director of Operations
Nona
Designer
Growing up, Nona was raised in a entrepreneurial family. Her Father was a real estate developer, and Nona grew up watching these infrastructures go up from dirt plots all the way to architecturally magnificent magnificence. She discovered she has a passion for transformation and beauty. For her major in collage, she chose to go to top 5 school of architecture to be trained by the best. She started by designing shopping center with her father for a couple of years until she moved to Cypress in Europe to support her Mother’s financial company. After a year, she moved to the US for pursuit of bigger dream and a happier life where she met Navid Derakhshan.With a successful company and well sought after brand of Outdoor makeover, she joined the company. Designing and supporting other designers with 3D modeling.
Andrew
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
As a Georgia native and part of an old Marietta family, he has very strong roots within the community and is proud to be part of a brand that is so well respected within the Atlanta area. Andrew has nearly a decade in the marketing field and brings a wealth of knowledge to the Outdoor Makeover brand. As a graduate of Kennesaw State with a degree in communications, Andrew understands the importance of the client experience. Coming from a large family of seven children, Andrew loves time spent with family traveling, eating out at new fun restaurants, and exploring local attractions. He loves spending time outside gardening, playing kickball with a Cobb rec. league, and on his grandparent’s boat.
Kasey
Designer
With over 8 years of experience in landscape design Kasey joins the Outdoor Makeover team. With his nearly a decade of experience, he is an UGA Alumni receiving his B.S. in Landscape Architecture. Kasey truly has a wealth of knowledge to bring not only to Outdoor Makeover but also to each and everyone of his clients. Specializing in both design and function Kasey is able to see beyond the ordinary and really show clients the full potential of their outdoor space while maintaining the specific needs of each client. We as a company are excited to bring Kasey into the family, and to see what we an grow together.
Brandi
Client Concierge
In her role as Customer Concierge Brandi comes to us from south GA. She attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College where she studied Business Management. Brandi has over 15 years of customer service experience, and she is always eager to provide excellent customer service to all of our clients. Brandi enjoys giving back to her community, being of service to others and spending time with family and loved ones she also enjoys traveling.
David
Project Manager
Jose
Project Manager
Jose comes to us with a plethora of experience in the construction field as a project manager. His hobbies are playing music and riding horses and has been a professional Dj since 1999.
Chuck
Project Manager
