Işıl Karaelmas
About Işıl Karaelmas
Işıl Karaelmas is a Digital Activation Manager at Avon, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong academic background in psychology and sociology, along with extensive experience in digital transformation and organizational change management.
Work at Avon
Işıl Karaelmas has been serving as the Digital Activation Manager at Avon since 2021. In this role, she has contributed to the global digital experience transformation, focusing on enhancing digital tool adoption across various markets. Prior to this position, she worked as a Senior Digital Training & Communication Specialist from 2018 to 2021 and as a Senior Sales Training Specialist from 2016 to 2018. Her experience at Avon spans over five years, during which she has played a key role in training and communication initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Işıl Karaelmas holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. She achieved a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi in 2016. Additionally, she earned another Master of Arts (M.A.) in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis from Sabancı Üniversitesi in 2013. Her academic background also includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Universität Wien, completed in 2008, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, completed in 2011. She has also completed a certificate program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Background
Işıl Karaelmas has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in education and project management. She worked as a Project Manager at Sabancı University’s EDU-Executive Development Unit from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at the Sabancı University Writing Center from 2011 to 2013. Her early education was completed at İstanbul Alman Lisesi, where she studied from 1998 to 2005.
Achievements
Işıl Karaelmas possesses extensive experience in organizational change management, particularly in training and corporate culture projects. Her strong background in academic and literary writing, especially in the social sciences, complements her professional roles. She is fluent in both English and German, enhancing her communication skills in a global context and aiding her role as a translator.