Kelly Porter is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in retail and category management. Currently serving as the Manager of Canadian Marketing, Promotions & Compliance at The Michaels Companies, Inc. since July 2008, Kelly oversees a substantial sales plan of over $638M CAD and spearheads marketing strategies for key initiatives. Previous roles include Marketing Programs Specialist, where Kelly developed strategies for high-revenue categories, and Associate Category Manager, focusing on seasonal business management. Kelly's earlier career includes positions at Barrett Burke Wilson and Fleming Companies, where skills in title examination and category management were honed. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Texas Woman's University and a Bachelor's in Marketing from the University of North Texas.