I’ve been Uptown’s go-to brand specialist since 2017, bringing over a decade of experience in turning ideas into identities that actually matter. With a BS in Graphic & Web Design and Branding from the Art Institutes of Sacramento, I’ve spent my career crafting logos and identities, brand strategy, illustrations, website ui/ux, and copy that aren’t just visually appealing or clever, they have purpose.
As a Creative Director, I don’t just design; I strategize, organize, and obsess over the details. Whether I’m building a brand strategy and identity, refining a six-figure campaign, or ensuring a mood board actually captures the right mood, I make sure every element is intentional. I thrive on structure, process, and the kind of creative problem-solving that turns “just an idea” into something unforgettable.
Outside of work, I’m a mom to two incredible (and energetic) boys, a weightlifting enthusiast, an over-the-top home chef, and enjoys kearning street signs with my mind.
Born
From & Lives
December 18, 1990, San Diego, CA
Female | Sicilian & Syrian | Single
Sagittarius☀ | Capricorn🌙
Sacramento, CA > Roseville, CA
Curriculum Vitae
Work Experience
2017 – Present
Creative Director
Uptown Studios
Sacramento, CA (Remote)
2010 – Present
Creative Director & Brand Consultant
Noël Norah Designs
Sacramento, CA
2016
Graphic Designer
3fold Communications
Sacramento, CA
2015
Graphic Designer Coordinator
Sacramento Rivecats
Sacramento, CA
2015
Freelance Graphic Designer
Glass Ad
Sacramento, CA
2015
Freelance Graphic Designer
Fuel Creative Group
Sacramento, CA
2014
Graphic Designer
Mering Carson
Sacramento, CA
2013
Graphic Designer (Internship)
Joint Medias
Sacramento, California
2018 – 2025
Creative Director @ Uptown Studios
Sacramento, California
2018 – 2025
Creative Director @ Uptown Studios
Sacramento, California
2018 – 2025
Creative Director @ Uptown Studios
Sacramento, California
2018 – 2025
Creative Director @ Uptown Studios
Sacramento, California
2018 – 2025
Creative Director @ Uptown Studios
Sacramento, California
2018 – 2025
Creative Director @ Uptown Studios
Sacramento, California
Education
2010 – 2014
Art Institutes of California, Sacramento
Bachelors of Science
Graphic & Web Design, Branding
2004 – 2009
Woodcreek Highschool
Diploma
Sacramento, CA
Skills
Design
Brand Strategy, Branding & Identities, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Copywritting, Web Design, Ui/Ux, Sitemapping, Wireframes, ADA Compliance & Remidiation,
Long Documents, Publications, Typography, Advertising, Illustration, Iconography, Sketching, Art, Painting
Leadership
Creative and Art Direction, Public Speaking, Presentation & Pitches,
Staff & Board Brand Trainings, Strategic Collaborations, Human-Centered Design, Project Management, Budget & Timelines, Client Relations, Sales
Software
Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Express
Canva
Affinity
Corel Draw
Sketch
ProCreate
Digital & Web
Adobe XD
Figma
Adobe Dreamweaver
WordPress (basic front-end layout/ CMS familiarity)
Video & Animation
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Premier Pro
Final Cut Pro
Photo
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Bridge
Camera Raw
File Management
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Drop Box
Sync
Google Drive
OneDrive
We Transfer
Box
Project Management
Basecamp
Wrike (Deployment & Training)
Monday
Trello
Filemaker
Asana
Active Collab
Evernote
Communications
Zoom
Teams
Slack
Discord
WeChat
Ai
Chat GPT
Claude
Midjourney
Adobe Firefly
Additional Credentials
Certifications & Licences
Human-centered Design Certification
Coursera, 2018
Design Thinking
Coursera, 2018
ADA Compliance for Designers
Online Learning Platform, 2018
Creative Direction & Leadership
LinkedIn Learning, 2020
Noël Norah Designs
Business Licence
Public Speaking
Presented SETA Brand to 600+ people at all staff meeting 2023
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Contact
(916) 218-8445
noelmichienzi@gmail.com
Thank you for your response. ✨
Noël Norah 