Karrie Lynn Morton

• Designed and developed on line merchandise web stores for over 20 major label and indie artists alike
• Notable clients include, BTP (Lamb of God), Sleep, Three, Droid, The Obsessed, while working in relations with Epic Records, London Recordings, Universal Music Group, Relapse Records, Metal Blade and Century Media Records
• Responsible for client payments, providing sales reports, inventory reports and accounting records
• Facilitate on line merchandise sales and order fulfillment, inventory, and customer service
• Coordinate custom web store and merchandise designs and products for each individual artist or special event
• Coordinate touring merchandise and drop shipments for artists on the road

Ozzfest was a top grossing annual summer music festival touring throughout the United States and, in some years, parts of Europe and Japan

With a daily attendance ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 and grossing extensively $3.5 million dollars per show.

• Personal touring media coordinator for Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne
• Coordinate and facilitate in person interviews, radio station promotions, contest winners and giveaways, exclusive meet and greets, Make a Wish Foundation, TV appearances and red carpet events
• Issue all media and photo credentials and coordinate on site press for 20+ touring artists. Including but not limited to, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Pantera, Slayer, Godsmack and Rob Zombie
• Implement thorough on site PR campaigns and events with varied departments, including liaising with artist reps, record labels, radio stations and amphitheatre venue reps in advance
• Responsible for planning extravagant end of the tour parties for 400+ touring artists and crew members

• Manage all aspects of US and International touring production
• Hire tour crew and personal road staff, book travel accommodations for entire touring entourage
• Hire all modes of transportations; buses, drivers, flights, fairies, etc
• Manage tour finances and operate within budget
• Responsible for submitting all reports, contracts and expenses to artist management and accountants
• Advance show performance with each venue before show arrival
• Coordinate merchandise sales with venue and artist management, responsible for sales reports

With over 72,000 in attendance at the New Orleans Superdome; the NFL Experience is an annual family friendly event best described as an interactive 'theme park'

Featuring various fan-oriented attractions, including football-related activities and autograph sessions with current and former players.

• Coordinate 50+ crew members with set up and tear down of The NFL Experience at the New Orleans Superdome
• Handle large and heavy equipment orders, deliveries and event supplies
• Communicate scheduling with outside vendors to promote on-time delivery
• Organize and arrange crew member transfers and accommodations

• Scout, recruit and develop artist roster
• Route and book tour venues across the United States
• Negotiate show contracts, arrangements and accommodations
• Manage tour finances while operating within budget
• Tour marketing and promotion
• Advance show performance with each venue before show arrival
• Network and coordinate with venue operators, promoters and booking agents

• Developed strong relationships with over 125 Virginia artists and artisans
• Responsible for artist payments, providing sales reports and inventory records
• Scout and recruit local artists and hand-crafted, local merchandise
• Compile and create video and photo reels for on line marketing ad campaigns
• Maintain MediaNoche website and online order fulfillments
• Oversee day to day operations, employee scheduling and hiring