Letters of
Recommendation
I had the pleasure of working with Shane Yum at Condé Nast for around a year across different brands. Shane completed hundreds of hours of production work for the teams I was leading at the time, even pitching in over holidays to ensure publishing schedules could stay on track.
Production work in Condé Nast's CMS (content management system) isn't easy, often requiring patience and problem solving—both of which Shane has in spades. She is quick, thorough, and dependable. Through shifting schedules and last-minute challenges, Shane always remains calm and professional. I'm confident that she will bring the same level of work ethic to her next position.
Sarah Felbin, Senior Commerce Editor
Condé Nast — Allure
I’m happy to recommend Shane Yum, who I had the pleasure of working with at Condé Nast, Allure during my time as Shopping Market Editor. Shane was a key contributor on several major Allure initiatives, including large-scale franchise projects such as Best of Beauty. She consistently supported both editorial and production efforts with a high level of organization, speed, and professionalism. Shane is extremely self-sufficient, proactive, and dependable.
She never required heavy oversight and managed her time exceptionally well, even under tight deadlines. She also brought great value to our team by recommending strong creative and production talent that we went on to collaborate with successfully. Shane is thoughtful, resourceful, and a true team player, and I have no doubt she’ll be an asset wherever she goes next.
Angela Trakoshis, Shopping Market Editor Condé Nast — Allure
I am proud to recommend Shane, who has been a vital member of my creative team since 2018. She joined us as a full-time Graphic Designer and has grown into a senior-level creative whose strategic thinking, craftsmanship, and leadership I rely on every day.
Working in the beauty industry demands a rare balance of aesthetics, storytelling, and commercial awareness. Our focus on packaging and brand development requires not only beautiful design, but also a deep understanding of consumer behavior, shelf presence, material constraints, and evolving trends. Shane has mastered that balance. She consistently delivers packaging systems that are both visually compelling and production-ready, ensuring that creative vision translates seamlessly from concept to final product.
Beyond execution, Shane thinks holistically about brands. She understands how typography, color, structure, and finish work together to create emotional connection and differentiation in a crowded marketplace. Whether she is developing a new product line from the ground up or refining an established brand, she approaches each project with thoughtfulness and strategic intent. Her ability to maintain brand consistency while elevating it is one of her strongest assets.
Over the years, I have watched Shane grow into a creative leader. She takes ownership of projects, anticipates challenges, collaborates cross-functionally with marketing and product teams, and mentors junior designers with generosity and clarity. She is dependable under tight timelines and high-volume launch cycles, which are constant realities in beauty. I trust her judgment and her standards implicitly. Shane combines strong creative instincts with professionalism, accountability, and a genuine passion for design. Any organization would be fortunate to have her on their team. I recommend her wholeheartedly and without reservation.
Virginia Shammas, VP of Creative Beautymark International