Bringing staying power to the Web

Our focus is helping you build productive relationships with your audiences, using the Web and intranets as tools for exchange. Deepening relationships allow you to accomplish a spectrum of age-old business goals, from brand awareness and collection of demographic information to building a system of interconnected revenue streams. Business goals vary, but they all begin with your audience.

Our name, Your Plan B, happened quite by accident while I was talking on the phone reminding a friend to have a plan b in case his original plan flopped. DavidB heard me and his eyes lit up and said, "there - that is our name!" We always talk about and have a plan b! Plan 9 from Outer Space just happened to make a great theme for us and the site so voila! We are Your Plan B!

Your Plan B Company was established January 27, 1997.

JameyB, President + Creative Director DavidB, Vice President + Art Director

Cat, Lead Designer Atalee, Office Manager

Network, freelancers + small companies

Affiliations and Memberships:
We support the museums and park district of Chicago by being members of the Adler Planetarium, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago History Museum, Field Museum, Gene Siskel Film Center, International Museum of Surgical Science, Lincoln Park Zoo, Museum of Science and Industry, Museum of Contemporary Art and the Shedd Aquarium.

Better Business Bureau members since 2002
Uptown Business Partners members since 2003
Illinois Association of Museums members since 2003
Buena Park Neighbors members since 2005

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JAMEYB

JameyB, President + Creative Director

At Your Plan B Company each team member wears many hats. Jamey Brumfield is not only a hands-on President, but also the main Project Manager/Art Director. She wisely surrounds herself with talented team members who excel at their work. Her philosophies on business, marketing, and corporate values create a charismatic and collaborative work environment. As multi-hat President/Project Manager/Art Director, JameyB is firmly rooted in building solutions for clients that further their business development and client relationships. She works diligently with clients to help them establish strong marketing programs backed by solid business perspective. The most important advice JameyB gives clients is to look at how their internet initiatives fit into their overall business strategy. Although a website is only one part of the marketing arsenal, it should target the right audience and advance a company's ultimate business objectives.

A media veteran of 15 years, JameyB made the leap to the Internet from the cut-throat world of film and video. JameyB works closely with clients, shaping product strategies, brand identity, as well as running the B-hive, the nerve center at Your Plan B. Her experience allows her to turn client ideas into focused product strategies and seamless presentations. View her resume.

SNAPSHOT

• years of multimedia experience
• Experience spans several industries: film, video, non profit, marketing and design
• Start-up and established company experience

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DAVIDB

DavidB, Vice President + Art Director

David C. Birdwell isn't afraid of problems. In fact, he thrives on them! After all, without problems what would a problem solver do - especially when it comes to graphics and print? DavidB is one designer who enjoys resolving the dilemmas his clients bring him. He wants clients to see him as an extension of their own thoughts and wishes. After carefully listening to what they want, this problem solver creates design options that address their marketing needs and stays within their marketing budgets. DavidB knows that establishing a trusting relationship with clients is an important part of creating good design. For DavidB, it's all part of using his creative talents to bring a client's visions to life.

What makes a talented designer? DavidB finds excellence comes from having a bold and active imagination, knowing current trends, and knowing the markets he's designing for. He loves to speak with printers, networkers and just about anyone on the street about pushing the edge of design. (not to mention he loves to smell newly printed pieces!) View his resume.

SNAPSHOT

• years of multimedia experience
• Adobe Photoshop master (began with photoshop 1.2)
• Experience with a number of projects, ranging from art direction to video editing, sculpture, photography, electronic pre-press, and of course web design

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CAT

Cat, Lead Designer/Flash Guru/HTML Programmer

Another multiple hat wearer - Catherine Larson is an artist at heart. She channels her love of artistic creation into graphic and web design. Each new project gives Cat opportunities to flex her artistic muscles. Listening to what clients want and thinking creatively about meeting their needs are key elements of her design work. Cat relishes finding solutions that satisfy clients.

Cat is the magic glue that binds the Your Plan B Company team. She connects the true sense of camaraderie and works together with JameyB and DavidB to create the perfect team. View her resume.

SNAPSHOT

• Lead Designer for the award winning websites (GreatChicagoStories.com, HoosierGroveMuseum.com, ChicagoHistory.org/MyChicago, and KeeptotheCode.com)
• 2008 Community Arts Assistance Program (CAAP) Grantee
• Flash guru
• Experience on both sides of business: profit and non-profit sectors.

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ATALEE

Atalee, Part-Time Office Manager

Jumping right in to help out, Atalee lends her multitasking and organizational skills to the office. Not to mention her help keeping clients sites up to date with HTML maintenance and SEO monitoring. Atalee helps keep things fresh and filed at Your Plan B Company. View her resume.

SNAPSHOT

• Breakbone Dance Company founder (1997) to present day
• Over years of artistic experience in the Chicago community
• Artist-In-Residence at The Chicago Park District (Hamlin Park) with The Chicago Moving Company since 2002
• Garnered various awards (IAC Fellowship, IDMA Excellence in the Arts, Elizabeth F. Cheney Award for Contribution to the Arts)
• Awarded numerous foundation grants, private and state
• Experience includes: dance, choreography, art direction, promotion, marketing, video, graphic design & web design for her company that spans over 10 years
• Chicago Marathon Finisher 2007 & running again this October 2009

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Network, freelancers + small companies

B-hive

Living in Chicago for over years, you can't help but meet people. Well, our network is quite a testament to who we have met over the years. From lawyers to musicians, we know the right person to add to the team should your project require a specialist.

Our network of freelancers and other small companies lend strong support, behind-the-scenes vision, and database capabilities to the Your Plan B team that make sites more dependable and easier to update.

In the past, our network of talented people have worked with us on a number of Fortune 500 companies, including BPAmoco*, International Truck and Engine and Motorola. We give them all a seal of approval and trust them to assist with meeting your goals.

*This project was completed while working with an additional team, please see the portfolio for more details.

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