WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT LAURA DAWSON:

"Laura is clearly the person to go to when evaluating book data sources. Her expertise in the publishing industry and in database technology allowed Alibris to evaluate its data needs and options much more efficiently than if we managed it internally. She's comprehensive and timely in her analyses, has tremendous insights into the business aspects of catalog data, and she's great to work with! I'd highly recommend Laura to anyone launching a catalog data project."
-Paul Gutierrez, Alibris


"Laura was an invaluable resource on one of the largest projects Audible undertook this year, a metadata project that will allow Audible to grow its market as well as provide enhanced user experience to its web visitors and partners. Laura's extensive knowledge of the publishing and digital media worlds, combined with her ability to quickly bring the Audible team up to speed on industry best practices, enabled Audible to quickly develop an efficient and effective solution."
-Taylor Huttner, Audible


"Laura assisted us in developing the taxonomy for our newsfeed products, which are licensed by Lexis-Nexis, Ebsco, CNNMoney, and Thomson, among other clients. Taxonomy development is painstaking work, and Laura was meticulous and energetic throughout the project. Over time, she recruited other freelancers to the team, and supervised their work as well. She was accessible, engaged, and delivered high-quality results."
-Steve Ellis, Newstex


"We are pleased that Laura Dawson, consultant, is always available. The work you have done for us over the years has been highly professional and of great value. I recall particularly the hurry-up assignment needed for negotiation with Microsoft and the analysis of Search topics when Search first came to the fore. Having a resource like you is comforting to Dial-A-Book whose in-house staff is limited."
-Stanley R. Greenfield, Dial-A-Book


"Laura made a significant contribution to an important digital research project for Ingram. Her role included the organization of existing information and knowledge across several divisions as well as interpreting and sharing the information in a team oriented manner. Additionally, Laura was asked to provide marketplace analysis and recommendations regarding potential strategies. Her work was effective, of high quality and on time. Laura’s professional contribution to the project was of great value and she is a pleasure to work with."
-Peter Clifton, Ingram


"In my time working with Laura at B&N.com, it became clear to me that Laura knows everything there is to know about the book industry and all the industries and technologies that intersect with the book industry. When I had questions about digital content, libraries, printers, publishers or any other aspect of the industry, she not only had the answers, but she always found ways to make that knowledge relevant in helping to solve a variety of business problems."
-Bill Kinneman, Simon & Schuster


"Laura brings an intelligent and collaborative approach to an organization. She is detail oriented, research driven and strategically focused. All that and a great person who possesses wit and grace; a first rate colleague."
-Tracy Waksler, Muze


"I have worked with Laura at two different companies. In addition, I have served alongside her on several industry standards committees. In each situation where I have worked with her, I have found her to be professional, knowledgeable, collegial, and results-driven. Her experience has given her a deep understanding of her work. She has adapted quickly and effectively to the many changes in our business over the past several years. She is thus able to combine the best qualities of experience and innovative, creative thinking. I can recommend Laura as a talented manager of both projects and teams. She has been able to command the respect and loyalty of her staff and coworkers in each position she has filled since I have known her. Moreover, she consistently delivers quality work across a wide range of projects."
-Richard Stark, Barnes & Noble


"Laura in an incredible person!!! Smart, diligent and always on top of her game. She is a team player and the best in her field. If I had a question about Books, Laura was and still is my "go-to" person. I cannot recommend her highly enough."
-Gary Geller, Muze