I am Mildred Center, a freelance visual communication designer with a deep background in providing print and digital creative services to financial/investment banking clients. I have advanced expertise in desktop publishing using Microsoft Word and graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite. I blend marketing, branding, and strategic communication to help organizations tell compelling stories and achieve measurable results. Since transitioning to freelancing in 2016, I’ve partnered with clients across domestic and international markets, including India, the Asia-Pacific region, and Hong Kong, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies while balancing creativity with business objectives. My experience spans both print and digital, producing logos, publications, annual reports, marketing collateral, and motion graphics, with deep expertise in brand guidelines and reusable templates to ensure consistency. I also design and develop websites (notably Squarespace) and contribute to UX/UI outcomes using tools like Figma, CSS, and JavaScript.…

Mildred Center

I am Mildred Center, a freelance visual communication designer with a deep background in providing print and digital creative services to financial/investment banking clients. I have advanced expertise in desktop publishing using Microsoft Word and graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite. I blend marketing, branding, and strategic communication to help organizations tell compelling stories and achieve measurable results. Since transitioning to freelancing in 2016, I’ve partnered with clients across domestic and international markets, including India, the Asia-Pacific region, and Hong Kong, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies while balancing creativity with business objectives. My experience spans both print and digital, producing logos, publications, annual reports, marketing collateral, and motion graphics, with deep expertise in brand guidelines and reusable templates to ensure consistency. I also design and develop websites (notably Squarespace) and contribute to UX/UI outcomes using tools like Figma, CSS, and JavaScript.…

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I am Mildred Center, a freelance visual communication designer with a deep background in providing print and digital creative services to financial/investment banking clients. I have advanced expertise in desktop publishing using Microsoft Word and graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite. I blend marketing, branding, and strategic communication to help organizations tell compelling stories and achieve measurable results. Since transitioning to freelancing in 2016, I’ve partnered with clients across domestic and international markets, including India, the Asia-Pacific region, and Hong Kong, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies while balancing creativity with business objectives.

My experience spans both print and digital, producing logos, publications, annual reports, marketing collateral, and motion graphics, with deep expertise in brand guidelines and reusable templates to ensure consistency. I also design and develop websites (notably Squarespace) and contribute to UX/UI outcomes using tools like Figma, CSS, and JavaScript.

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Freelance Visual Communication Designer at Iyobu (Mildred Center dba Iyobu)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Transitioned from corporate design and leadership roles to freelancing, specializing in print and digital design solutions with deep expertise in the financial sector. View selected projects at www.iyobu.com.
VP Marketing, Head of BrandPartners at LPL Financial
December 31, 2015 - October 20, 2025
Oversaw BrandPartners, the in-house branding and marketing agency serving more than 14,000 independent financial advisors and over 700 banks and credit unions. Mentored a multidisciplinary team to deliver award-winning, high-impact creative. Implemented lead generation campaigns emphasizing content and inbound marketing.
Marketing Consultant at Iyobu
December 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Provided consulting services to micro-businesses and non-profits on inbound marketing and brand strategy; developed tailored guidelines for targeted content creation to strengthen audience engagement and brand consistency.
Director, Digital Marketing & Design at Sony Electronics
December 31, 2009 - October 20, 2025
Led the product marketing team in developing online go-to-market strategies; collaborated across sales, research, CRM, product management, MarCom, and advertising agencies; managed a $10 million marketing budget; spearheaded inbound marketing and interactive product education demonstrations; syndicated content across global channels and partners.
Manager, Digital Marketing and Design at Sony Electronics
December 31, 2007 - October 20, 2025
Oversaw the product marketing web team and agency partners; produced award-winning product videos; implemented a CRM portal to increase product registrations and drive traffic to branded social communities.
Principal & Chief Creative Director at CenterDesign, LLC
December 31, 2006 - October 20, 2025
Provided visual communication design services to Fortune 500 investment banking clients and public sector organizations; led client acquisition, pricing, and cross-functional teams; notable projects for West LB AG, CIBC Oppenheimer, and Credit Suisse First Boston.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Development and Planning at University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Government
    Sample of financial - investment banking projects
    Freelance visual communication designer specializing in digital and print design with deep expertise in the financial sector. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word for desktop publishing, including style sheet and template creation, as well as PowerPoint and Excel. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere Pro, and After Effects—and experienced with Canva for rapid design production. View portfolio at: https://www.twine.net/signin or https://www.twine.net/signin/financial graphicdesigner branding webdesigner financial…
    Sample of work for financial services - investment banking
    Provided visual communication design services to Fortune 500 investment banking clients and public sector organizations. Led client acquisition, pitched agency capabilities, negotiated pricing, and responded to RFPs. Supervised cross-functional teams—including desktop publishing, graphic design, programming, and editorial. Key clients included West LB AG, CIBC Oppenheimer, Credit Suisse First Boston, among others. graphicdesigner financial-services investment-banking - https://www.twine.net/signin and https://www.twine.net/signin/financial…