Maiga Parker

Director of Business Intelligence

Professional Overview
Maiga Parker is a seasoned business intelligence professional with over 15 years of experience in the retail industry. As the Director of Business Intelligence at Dillards, she is responsible for leading the company's data strategy, leveraging advanced analytics to drive informed decision-making and operational excellence.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current role as Director of Business Intelligence at Dillards, Maiga oversees the design, development, and implementation of the company's enterprise-wide business intelligence and data management solutions. She is instrumental in aligning Dillards' data initiatives with its strategic objectives, enabling the organization to gain valuable insights and enhance its competitive positioning. Under her leadership, the business intelligence team has consistently delivered high-impact projects that have resulted in improved operational efficiencies, increased revenue, and enhanced customer experience.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Maiga held progressive positions within Dillards, serving as the Manager of the Enterprise Data Warehouse and the BI Technical Architect. In these roles, she played a pivotal part in modernizing the company's data infrastructure, implementing advanced analytics capabilities, and driving the adoption of data-driven decision-making across the organization. Earlier in her career, Maiga gained valuable experience in check processing and data processing at Arvest Bank, which provided her with a strong foundation in data management and analysis.

Academic Background
Maiga holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Arkansas, where she graduated with distinction and was recognized for her academic excellence.

Areas of Expertise

• Business intelligence and data analytics

• Enterprise data management and architecture

• Data-driven decision-making and strategic planning

• Retail industry knowledge and best practices

• Project management and team leadership

• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication

Professional Impact
Under Maiga's leadership, Dillards has achieved significant improvements in its data-driven decision-making capabilities. Some of her notable accomplishments include:

• Spearheading the implementation of a centralized data warehouse, which resulted in a 25% reduction in data processing time and a 30% improvement in data accuracy

• Developing and deploying advanced analytics models that have enabled the company to optimize inventory management, leading to a 12% increase in sales and a 8% reduction in inventory costs

• Championing the adoption of self-service business intelligence tools, which have empowered business users to access and analyze data, resulting in a 35% increase in data-driven decision-making

Conclusion
Maiga Parker is a respected business intelligence leader with a proven track record of driving data-driven transformation within the retail industry. Her deep understanding of data management, advanced analytics, and industry best practices, coupled with her strong leadership and collaborative approach, make her a valuable asset to Dillards and the broader business community.