RESUME

NORRA “BELLE” CARDILLO

Purpose driven, innovative and dedicated history scholar pursuing a MA degree from Idaho State University. Current graduate history assistant with experience in curation, digital media, and historical interpretation. Her specialized research analyzes women’s history in North America and the British Isles. Following graduation she plans to pursue a career in Public History.

EXPERIENCE

Public History Internship
The La Jolla Historical Society | San Diego, Calif. | 2021-2022

  • Assisted with guest relations, special events and programs, engaging visitors during tours, and ensuring a rewarding experience for all guests.
  • Aided with the management and preservation of items in the collection.
  • Planned and developed visual communication to enrich the museum experience for visitors during 2021 “Trifecta” exhibit.
  • Assisted Executive Deputy Director with photo-shoots, artist management, marketing, curation, event planning, and media for 2022 exhibit- “Voices From The Rez,” the first ever exhibit to feature and promote Southern California Native American Artists.

Media Communications Specalist
The Patriot Belle, LLC | San Diego, Calif. | 2014-2022

  • Developed brand and visual identity through design to help clients establish trust within their target audiences.
  • Managed client website content, SEO, and databases in order to optimize performance, application, and page load time.
  • Set up, maintained, and optimized digital marketing campaigns.
  • Created original blogs and uploaded to various platforms such as the brand website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.
  • Analyzed media metrics. Managed project work flow and performance.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts | History

  • Idaho State University | History | Pocatello, Idaho | Expected 2024
  • Relevant Coursework: Women in History, History of the Atlantic World, Early Modern History, Industrilization of the United States, Global History, Independent Research, Public Relations, Media Theory

Bachelor of Arts | Visual Communication

  • Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Ga. | 2014
  • Relevant Coursework: Typography, Photography, Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Design, Color Theory, Packaging Design, Digital Design, Website Design, Advertising, Gallery/Exhibition Design, Museum Studies, Historic Preservation

SKILLS

  • Archival Research, Historiography, Oral History, Source Analysis, Cultural Resources, Historic Properties, Historic Places
  • Public Relations, Digital Media, Social Media, Community Engagement, Biographies, Public Speaking, Communication
  • ADOBE CC : Dream Weaver, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premier Pro, Bridge, After Effects, and Acrobat