Services

Taxonomy Development & Controlled Vocabularies

Metadata is the foundation that makes information usable, findable, and scalable. I work with organizations to design and refine metadata schemas that reflect how people actually create, manage, and search for content — not just how systems expect it to behave.

My approach balances industry standards with practical realities. Whether you are building a schema from the ground up or untangling years of organic growth, I focus on clarity, consistency, and long-term sustainability.

Services include:

• Custom metadata schema design and documentation

• Metadata audits and gap analysis

• Alignment with standards (Dublin Core, MODS, schema.org, custom extensions)

• Field definitions, usage guidelines, and governance recommendations

• Support for DAM, CMS, and repository implementations

Ontology & Concept Modeling

When information relationships become complex, ontologies provide the clarity needed to scale. I create conceptual models that define entities, attributes, and relationships — helping organizations make sense of interconnected systems, domains, and datasets.

My work emphasizes shared understanding as much as technical precision. Ontologies are documented in plain language, making them usable across teams while remaining rigorous enough for system integration and future automation.

Services include:

• Concept modeling and domain analysis

• Ontology design and documentation

• Relationship mapping across systems and datasets

• Support for semantic search, knowledge graphs, and AI readiness

• Translation of complex models into stakeholder-friendly visuals

Metadata Strategy & Schema Design

A strong taxonomy connects people to information quickly and intuitively. I design taxonomies and controlled vocabularies that reflect both organizational goals and user mental models — improving discovery without adding unnecessary complexity.

I collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure taxonomies are understandable, adaptable, and maintainable over time. The result is a structure that supports navigation, search, analytics, and content governance.

Services include:

• Taxonomy design for websites, DAMs, intranets, and knowledge bases

• Controlled vocabulary creation and normalization

• Content tagging models and editorial guidance

• Stakeholder workshops and terminology alignment

• Ongoing taxonomy maintenance strategies