It is with great pleasure that I recommend Naomi- it has been a great privilege to have her as part of our team and to work with her and learn from.her. Not only is she one of the best people I have worked with- absolutely brilliant at her job, but she is also incredibly conscientious and trustworthy, hardworking, innovative and resourceful and a 100% team player. Naomi has incredible work ethic and will always go above and beyond her task to deliver an impeccable piece of work- no matter how challenging. She is not only a natural organiser and manager but Is also a deeply empathetic people person- which means that she is consistently and constantly thinking about how she can go beyond her task to make someone’s life just that little bit easier (no matter how much else she has on her plate). She is also that rare creature – a deeply honest and dependable person.. if she takes on a task for you, you can be rest assured- it will happen – come rain or sunshine. She is as careful with budgets as if they were her own- incredibly thoughtful and value-conscious- but always managing to maintain the best of relationships with vendors, clients and anyone she comes in contact with. she is a joy to he around- very positive yet pragmatic in her outlook. she has a growth mindset- constantly pushing herself to improve (even when it seems there is no room for improvement) and is also a great mentor to the team- providing great insights on how to improve processes that aren’t even necessarily related to the task she’s taken on. work for Naomi is not a job it’s a calling and she brings the full force of her energy, personality and joy to it. I cannot recommend her highly enough and I wish her every success
Deloitte Consultant | STEM MBA Candidate '23, WashU Olin
Alexander Munyard
Deloitte Consultant | STEM MBA Candidate '23, WashU Olin
Naomi Sailekar is a logistics genius. She is an attentive, detailed-orientated and driven leader who specializes in coordinating complex journeys around India. Naomi has the innate ability to think on her feet and solve unanticipated issues when they arise.
You will be in safe hands with Naomi.
Network Weaver | Social Entrepreneurship | Incubation & Acceleration
Arielle Molino
Network Weaver | Social Entrepreneurship | Incubation & Acceleration
Naomi has been a consistently wonderful addition to our team when we need her the most. She has come on board to support several virtual events that we hosted in the last year, and many more to come! The seasonal nature of our work means that we often need additional hands on deck during the busiest times of the year. Naomi has always contributed professionalism, strong organisational skills to keep the team on track, a wonderful can do attitude, and high comfort level in working with a highly international team. I can always trust Naomi to get work done during crunch time -- even if it means late nights or long hours that come with event planning. Her positive attitude and get it done mentality helped keep spirits high for our entire team.
Ever wondered what's it like to ask someone to get something done and it gets done quickly? Naomi does that and more! Managing a large, diverse group, across various locations and events, Naomi made sure that everything went smooth from start to finish and everything in between. Highly recommend to contact her for your event management service, done professionally and with a smile.
Co-Founder & Managing Director at BizPro International GmbH and Business Consultant
Bhaskar Sanyal
Co-Founder & Managing Director at BizPro International GmbH and Business Consultant
I met Naomi in December 2016 while attending the wedding of my niece in Mumbai. She had the responsibility of organizing & managing the entire set of activities in conjunction with wedding. She did an excellent job, especially the professional manner in which she went about managing difficult situations. Besides her overall friendly attitude, along with her excellent communication skills, will help her in her future endeavors. Ich wish her all success !
Naomi and her team did a wonderful job to help execute AIYD2018. She thought of every detail Lara Ge and small, and made very last minute requests happen with ease. An excellent experience!
Business Driver - Expert at providing structure amidst ambiguity, and launching and scaling up businesses, Kudos Careers
Chetan Verma
Business Driver - Expert at providing structure amidst ambiguity, and launching and scaling up businesses, Kudos Careers
If you are looking for a project execution partner who is dependable on getting things done in time and good quality, Naomi of Make It Happen is the person to go to. Bravo Careers has engaged with Naomi for new product launches and overseas universities’ events which have been very smoothly project managed and executed. Naomi’s network and ability to create networks helped us co- establish an education transcription business. Naomi was quick to understand the requirements, plan capacity, recruit, train and deliver as per expectations. On a personal note, Naomi is an extremely pleasant and driven person to work with. I wish her and Make It Happen all the success!
The best thing about Naomi is the way she goes above and beyond to creatively surprise and delight her clients. Getting the logistics details right is just the foundation for her. It's a given things will flow flawlessly when Naomi is coordinating. Where she shines is the memorable touches she adds to transform an experience from a positive one into something unforgettable.
Co-Founder & Director - Beanstalk | Scaling AgTech for impact | 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian, Beanstalk
William Taing
Co-Founder & Director - Beanstalk | Scaling AgTech for impact | 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian, Beanstalk
We’ve had the delight of working with Make it Happen, led by Naomi, to provide the much-needed professionalism and resources to support some of projects and general business activities. We love Naomi’s work, she is attentive and incredibly focused on improvement! Thanks, Naomi and to the MIH team.
CEO Development, CEO Coach, CEO Successor Coach, CEO Successor Development, Board Director Development, Founder & MD Spark Leadership Ltd. + Spark Growth Pvt Ltd.
Elizabeth Coffey
CEO Development, CEO Coach, CEO Successor Coach, CEO Successor Development, Board Director Development, Founder & MD Spark Leadership Ltd. + Spark Growth Pvt Ltd.
Over the past 3 years, Naomi has supported many operational aspects of my company’s activities in India – from setting up the business and the office to procuring and managing suppliers to organising the logistics of a leadership learning journey with our CEO-level clients. She is resilient and tenacious, focused on cost efficiency and a rigorous negotiator on our behalf.
Naomi has had many years of working with ex-patriates and foreign visitors to India, so she understands and anticipates their requirements and goes the extra mile to delight them.
Naomi is organised, responsive, cheerful and generous-spirited. We rely upon her ability to get things done on time, to budget and with grace and flair.
What can I say about Naomi, except she’s absolutely fantastic!
Naomi was the event coordinator for a 12 day Social Impact/Personal Development trip I attended in India. She managed the front to back end logistics for a group of 10+ professionals with ease and grace to keep her clients happy at all cost!
She’s a skilled problem solver, adapting the schedule and changing hotels on the fly. She’s a tough negotiator and always going the extra mile to ensure we were getting the best price and value. She’s organized and highly detailed and kept the entire event moving on time as we traveled through India. And she did all this with a smile on her face!
If you need an event coordinator, Naomi should be your first choice!
I have met Naomi during a learning expedition in New Delhi and Jaipur. Naomi impressed me by the quality of her professional skills in terms of organisation and animation. Naomi is always enthusiastic, full of energy and focusing on success. She knows how to transform a group of strangers into a coherent, integrated and motivated team.
The journey was just perfectly organized and I am grateful to Naomi for the role she played in making the trip a success.
I strongly recommend Naomi as a professional.
I’ve used the services of Make it Happen for about a year now and have never found a reason to complain. Naomi has built a stellar team that’s highly professional and really goes above and beyond to make my work easier. I literally just have to mention something once and they remember the details for future interactions. I’m extremely happy with the services of make it happen and highly recommend them.
Naomi is amazing – not other word for it! It is so rare to find this mix of smart, organised, creative, and brilliant social skills all in one. I have worked with Naomi on small and large events for International Groups travelling to India, Events, and PA Support services. Each time I have no idea how we would have done it without Naomi and her Make it Happen team. I cannot recommend MIH enough!
Naomi worked with us in organizing ThinkAg's first agrifoodtech summit called "ThinkAg Harvesting Tomorrow Summit". She did a brilliant job in coordinating with multiple teams, vendors and coming up with suggestions to make this event impactful. She went out of her way at times and delivered a great event always carrying smile on her face. As a person, she is humble, friendly and approachable and has great sense of Humor. I will strongly recommend her for any event management / coordination opportunity.
There is no other choice except Naomi for us. Naomi has been a complete star for a number of events for us and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is personable and diligent and she loves to find the things that delight the customer. She has been very adaptable to change and dealt with adversity very quickly and ably. She negotiates with suppliers well and forms good relationships with them. And she is very hands on to make sure it all goes smoothly. I don’t want to think what we would have had to deal with if Naomi hadn’t been there.
Naomi and her team at Make it Happen did a fantastic job supporting the Australia India Youth Dialogue with events management support! Naomi was proactive, hard working and most importantly had superb attention to detail! Her knowledge and instincts on the events space in Mumbai and Delhi set her apart – highly recommended for any major event!
CEO Atma - NGO Management Specialist - Problem Solver Ninja
Mary Ellen Matsui
CEO Atma - NGO Management Specialist - Problem Solver Ninja
Naomi is a wonderful support to me in my leadership role. People are amazed to hear that her role is only part-time because she is always available day and night. She’s de-stressed my schedule, and carved out time for me to actually do my work. I recommend her regularly to anyone who is in a leadership role, or is an independent entrepreneur.
Digital Content Producer, Journalist, Strategist SBS Radio
Mosiqi Acharya
Digital Content Producer, Journalist, Strategist SBS Radio
Naomi and her brilliant team assisted us in organising an international conference in New Delhi and Mumbai. She led all the negotiations from the very beginning till the very end which resulted in a flawless execution of a very successful event. They literally ‘Make It Happen’. When things go wrong and they are bound to, she efficiently managed the crisis as if nothing had gone wrong. We are thankful for her excellent services and highly recommend it. And did i say… She is always smiling! Who wouldn’t like that?
Head of Fundraising at Justice Without Borders | Nonprofit Management
Nandini Sethi
Head of Fundraising at Justice Without Borders | Nonprofit Management
I reached out to Naomi during a particularly tough time. I was scheduled to travel out of the country and on the day after I left I needed someone to go to my university and pick up important documents. The job required a high level of personal interaction and a fair bit of running around Bombay. Naomi graciously took up my request and did this for me. I was extremely grateful for the personalised service and the professionalism with which it was handled. The documents reached me on time and Naomi was a pleasure to work with!
CEO of Future Minds Network | Forbes 30 Under 30 | 2023 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year (Australia) | Young Australian of the Year finalist | Gen Z’er
Nathaniel Diong
CEO of Future Minds Network | Forbes 30 Under 30 | 2023 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year (Australia) | Young Australian of the Year finalist | Gen Z’er
I had the pleasure of meeting Naomi at the Australian-Indian Youth Dialogue, where she showcased her exceptional event management skills. Naomi's meticulous attention to detail, outstanding organisational abilities, and her knack for quickly resolving unexpected challenges make her one of the best event managers I've encountered.
Event management can be fraught with unforeseen hurdles, but Naomi's problem-solving ensured that every issue, from demanding travel agents to attendees with unexpected health issues, were swiftly resolved throughout the trip. She made sure that we all felt supported, and went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were well taken care of, whether it was transport, reshuffling agendas or managing headaches.
Naomi's professionalism and dedication to delivering flawless events are truly commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend Naomi for any future clients; she's a true asset to any team.
Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging | Disability Rights | Motivational Speaker | Social Entrepreneur | Public Policy
Nipun Malhotra
Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging | Disability Rights | Motivational Speaker | Social Entrepreneur | Public Policy
Naomi is an excellent event manager. I had the pleasure of interacting with her as a delegate at the Australia India Youth Dialogue and she was extremely empathetic to my accessibility needs as a wheelchair user going the extra mile to ensure I had a wonderful experience
Naomi is an excellent “Make It Happen” person. She was extremely resourceful and dedicated to fulfilling the individual needs of a diverse group of professionals traveling among different locations in India. It is difficult to think of a more challenging environment in which to make things happen while remaining calm and focused. Naomi was always there, ready to help, and with an upbeat attitude. Hard to find people as committed and organized as her. I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for an expert event coordinator.
I know Naomi for 6 years and continue to be in absolute awe of her work. Over this period, Naomi has managed a number of diverse things in my personal and professional life. Professionally, she manages my diary and my international travels with my firm UnLtd India. She was also leading on logistics for my firm Journeys for Change. Personally she has managed my wedding in UK and India, a big family event in Kerala, our family’s move to the UK… In each of those projects, Naomi has blown me away with her resourcefulness, diligence, attention to detail, ability to negotiate with high quality vendors, hard work and most importantly, her ability to understand and deliver what I exactly need within the given timelines and budget. I endorse her a 100% and as I always tell my friends, everyone needs a Naomi in their lives!
Naomi collaborate with ThinkAg Team that delivered the ThinkAg - Harvesting Tomorrow 2023,Summit, in Goa. Naomi is an excellent planner and executes to the 't'. Even when things seem to not go on track she is calm and is able to find solutions to move things forward.
Naomi is a very good resource to have on your side for events planning and execution!
We at ThinkAg recently conducted Harvesting Tomorrow Summit at Goa. it was a big occasion with more than 225 delegates, high profile speakers and multiple sessions. Naomi of Make It Happen helped us with the complete coordination of the event. it was flawless planning and execution! She took care of every nut and bolt so that we could focus on running the content effectively. Thanks Naomi. it was a great performance from your side!
Growing a compassionate space for global, integral education
Rahul Batra
Growing a compassionate space for global, integral education
Naomi is the most poised and efficient organiser I have worked with. She listens well and is extremely diligent at her work. She keeps an eye on the minute details and ensures that things get done way in advance of the deadline. Naomi is an ideal team member as she can work with a diverse group very effectively and adds adds the fun element to the team. Naomi works with the theory of surprising her clients positively!
Naomi is the undisputed Queen of Logistics. I've worked with her since 2010 in a range of capacities and relied on her, time and time again, for the successful delivery of complex logistics -- be it hosting international groups, to organising events, to coordinating transport and accommodation. Naomi is dedicated, tenacious and effective -- and, on top of that, a wonderful, caring, heart-centered human being. I highly recommend her!
Onderwijs is misschien wel de belangrijkste functie in een maatschappij | Interim Manager Onderwijs | Auteur
Robbert Boonk
Onderwijs is misschien wel de belangrijkste functie in een maatschappij | Interim Manager Onderwijs | Auteur
We were lucky to work with Naomi from 'Make it Happen'. We from Studium Travel organize Study Tours for professionals of any kind. Without Naomi this trip to India with top marketeers would have been not half as good! Naomi and her people helped us out with hotels, transport, restaurants, new contacts and many more things. They've accompanied us throughout the whole trip. All our questions and little issues were immediately met and handled.
And beside all these things, Naomi has made good deals for us and she was absolute worth the fee.
Next time when we go to India again, we will go back to Naomi.
Facilitator of learning journeys, leadership development & regenerative development.
Rosie Walford
Facilitator of learning journeys, leadership development & regenerative development.
Naomi is an extraordinary event organiser and planner of group experiences. I have benefited from her work over the course of many tours where i was taking demanding westerners around India.
She goes the extra mile to make everyone comfortable and happy. When planning complex trips across India, she is like a swan – paddling hard out of sight to absorb all the detailed arrangements and changes in such a way that the group sails along smoothly and unaware! She has a wonderful sense of occasion and can materialise very special , beautifully decorated, cheekily imaginative environments which surprise and delight. She is extremely kind and trustworthy. I would recommend her for all sorts of events.
I have availed the Make it Happen services for managing my personal diary and schedule. Besides managing my appointments Naomi has been super efficient in handling my travel. She has always gone on of her way to really make it happen. I wish her loads of success and growth!
Consultant: Experience Design, Communications & Business Administration
Srida Moua
Consultant: Experience Design, Communications & Business Administration
Naomi was the program logistics coordinator for my Be the Change Journey trip to India for social entrepreneurship and professional development. She provided an amazing end-to-end experience for our cohort of 10 professionals – from managing logistics pre-trip to coordinating SME site visits during the trip to ensuring our success getting back home post-trip. Naomi was professional, resourceful, and very dependable. I highly recommend Naomi for your next project, event, and/or travel coordination.
Naomi is a first rate organiser – she helped create a magnificent Journeys for Change week in India which I attended in 2011 – no detail overlooked and a fascinating and stimulating programme.
Fundraising & Partnerships | Climate Change| Philanthropy | Consultant | Board Member | Skoll World Fellow
Urvashi Devidayal
Fundraising & Partnerships | Climate Change| Philanthropy | Consultant | Board Member | Skoll World Fellow
Naomi is the super star of event operations and perhaps one of the best hires we have ever had. This year, as we pivoted towards a virtual summit, we were all entering a space that was entirely new for us. Naomi came on board to help with operations, and logistics for the summit in a space that was new to her. And I am pleased to say, that the best thing about her was her "can do" attitude and willingness to learn along with us. Since we were all learning on the job, she joined us in this incredible learning journey with her fabulous positive attitude. Her attention to detail, client management skills , and efficiency levels were just added bonuses to it all !
What I genuinely appreciated it about her, was her ability to communicate effectively on timelines, tasks that have been completed, and more importantly tasks that cannot be completed. Complete honesty, the ability to course correct for an event at the mega scale of Sankalp is constantly needed and she was always focused on bringing our attention to things that needed to be addressed. She also assimilated really well in to our global team which is really needed. We look forward to having Naomi continue with Sankalp for years to come!