Jenny Benevento

Jenny Benevento is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in e-commerce, specializing in two-sided user marketplaces with large catalogs of unique items.

She has a strong background in taxonomy development and metadata creation, with previous experience in news, video, music, and cultural heritage fields.

Jenny's taxonomies have garnered recognition from various prestigious sources including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and even the White House, and are widely used for organizing and distributing online content.

Her expertise lies in knowledge organization, classification systems, thesaurus construction, and taxonomies, showcasing her encyclopedic knowledge and passion for research.

Additionally, she has extensive experience in information architecture, user navigation, user experience, online media creation, web design, competitive intelligence, and corporate research.

Jenny is adept at remote management, having successfully built and led remote teams while ensuring their productivity and integration with non-remote work environments.

She holds a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Bachelor's degree in History from Reed College, and a High School Diploma from Fenwick HS.

Her previous roles include Senior Taxonomist & Information Strategist at DoorDash, Manager, Taxonomy at Etsy, Library Assistant at Wolfram Research, and various other positions in taxonomy development, information architecture, and library administration.

Jenny's skills encompass taxonomy development, metadata creation, remote team management, user experience design, knowledge organization, and content creation, making her a versatile professional in the digital landscape.

She is enthusiastic about the Internet, user satisfaction, and enhancing online experiences through effective organization and metadata strategies.