Nalan Alkım
About Nalan Alkım
Nalan Alkım is a Sales Training Manager and Product Trainer at Avon, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in sales management and makeup artistry, she has held various positions in the beauty industry, including roles at Shiseido, Bloomingdale's, and MAC Cosmetics.
Current Role at Avon
Nalan Alkım serves as the Sales Training Manager and Product Trainer at Avon, a position held since 2020. Based in Ankara, Turkey, she is responsible for executing global projects and managing the project process within the organization. Her role involves providing feedback to identify future training needs and contributing to regional training projects by updating training programs and creating action plans for training and coaching.
Previous Experience at Avon
Prior to her current role, Nalan Alkım worked at Avon as an Area Sales Manager from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure in Ankara, Turkey, she focused on sales strategies and team management, contributing to the overall performance of the sales team.
Professional Background in Cosmetics
Nalan Alkım has extensive experience in the cosmetics industry. She worked at Shiseido Americas Corporation as a Makeup Artist from 2002 to 2006 in Boston. Following this, she held the position of Business Manager at Shiseido while at Bloomingdale's from 2006 to 2008 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. She also served as Business Manager at Lancome at Macy's from 2008 to 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts, and was a Store Manager at MAC Cosmetics from 2011 to 2012 in Izmir, Turkey.
Education and Training
Nalan Alkım is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sociology at Istanbul University, which she began in 2015. Additionally, she studied at Elegance International, where she achieved a Professional Makeup Degree from 2006 to 2008, focusing on prosthetic makeup, special effects, theater makeup, beauty makeup, and airbrush techniques.
Digital Training Initiatives
During the pandemic, Nalan Alkım adapted to remote learning environments by delivering product training through digital platforms. She conducts weekly live broadcasts on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Zoom, and Teams, enhancing her outreach and engagement with trainees.