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

As information ecosystems grow more interconnected, clear conceptual models become essential. I help organizations define and align the entities, concepts, and relationships that underpin their data, systems, and content—providing a shared foundation for understanding complex domains.

My approach focuses on practical, human-centered ontology and concept modeling. I work closely with stakeholders to surface implicit knowledge, clarify meaning, and document models in plain language, ensuring they are accessible to both technical and non-technical teams. Where appropriate, models can be structured to support future system integration, semantic search, or knowledge graph initiatives.

While informed by established semantic and conceptual modeling practices, my work emphasizes applied concept modeling—helping organizations address real-world complexity while leaving room for future growth and refinement.

Services include:

• Concept modeling and domain analysis

• Ontology design and documentation (applied, use-case driven)

• Identification and definition of entities, attributes, and relationships

• Relationship mapping across systems, content, and datasets

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

• Translation of complex models into clear, stakeholder-friendly visuals and documentation

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