1. MAUDEL WARDEN
504-481-4276
Comprehensive experience and expertise in the following areas of responsibility
•Extensive experience in planning, organizing, evaluation, and following up on various duties in a
timely and complete manner, while always maintaining a sense of urgency.
•Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets/Documents/Drive, Quicken,
Quickbooks, Compeat Restaurant Accounting, Micro’s, & Posi Touch
•Maintained and managed multi-million dollar construction budgets
•Handled highly confidential and sensitive information
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
July 2015 Besh Restaurant Group
To September 2016 Purchasing Manager/Accounting/Payroll/HR
 A/P and coding of all invoices for eleven (11) entities
 Implemented the first purchasing department for the Besh Restaurant Group & Our House
Hospitality
 Managed all vendor payment/invoice/check issues for eleven (11) restaurant entities
 Verified accuracy of payroll for eleven (11) restaurant entities to include validating hours and
gratuities
 Negotiated vendor contracts to include prices and payment terms
 Managed account set ups for eleven (11) restaurant entities
 Insured vendor compliance in all areas of contracts, pricing, and payment terms
 Maintained and processed all expense reports for eleven (11) entities
February 2011 Zea Restaurants, Taste Buds Management
To Present July 2015 Bartender, Expeditor, Server, Certified Trainer, Prep Cook, Shift
Leader
 Responsible for making emotional connections with the guest
 Maintained liquor inventory and storage.
 Dependable & Loyal, always putting the company needs and responsibilities first
 Demonstrates a Sense of Urgency while handling multiple moving parts simultaneously and
prioritizing efficiently.
 Always demonstrating team work to accomplish common goals

2.  Mentored and Trained 30+ employees
 Expo’ed food and QA’ed the food leaving the kitchen
 Take Ownership in every decision.
March 2010 Cajun Conti LLC, dba/Oceana Grill, New Orleans, Louisiana
To November 2010 Restaurant Consultant/Office Manager
 Created & Implemented the companies first P & L
 Balanced and reconciled all bank accounts
 Processed all vendor payments
 Managed and controlled P&L and DSR
 Implemented, Managed and Reconciled all invoice coding
 Added Service well & extended bar top to accommodate
 Created and over saw the construction of the permanent Bar in Banquet Space
 Menu Engineering for all Banquet Menus.
 Created training manual & recipe book for bar
 Implemented standards and steps of service
 Implemented save a day program in BOH
April 2008 Al Copeland Investments, Metairie, Louisiana
To May 2008 Facilities Coordinator
 Manage paperwork portion of Facilities Department
 Manage Vendors (source, verify insurance, set up in accounting system)
 Obtain contracts for Project Manager review
 Direct contact for restaurants between Project Manager, AD’s, & GM’s
 Process Cap Ex’s (Paperwork & Payments) follow up with contractors for start dates, turn over dates, and
final payment release
 Assist accounting & UC’s with the balancing of R&M vendor statements
 Obtain design specs from Director of Design for store projects
October 2007 Al Copeland Investments, Metairie, Louisiana
To March 2008 Executive Assistant/Personal Accounts Manager to
Al Copeland – Owner/Chairman of the Board

3.  Maintained and Controlled all personal banking accounts and investments
 Managed daily schedule including but not limited to: business/personal meetings, conference calls
 Managed daily office duties including but not limited to: screening calls, sending and receiving email,
faxes, standard mail.
 Maintained and controlled all monthly/quarterly household bills including but not limited to: property
taxes, homeowners insurance, alimony payments, petty cash reimbursements, utilities, etc.
December 2005 Al Copeland Investments, Metairie, Louisiana
To October 2007 Project Coordinator/ Construction Budget Manager
 Maintained and controlled multiple “Balanced” multi-million dollar construction budgets
simultaneously.
 Managed all Department Heads on pre-opening budgets
 Reported directly to CEO (Al Copeland Jr)
 Issued all purchase orders
 Processed and issued all vendor/contractor payments (COMPEAT Acct software)
 Coordinated all product deliveries/installations
 Processed all contractor/vendor payments
April 2005 Al Copeland investments, Metairie, Louisiana
To December 2005 Executive Assistant to Al Copeland Jr – CEO
 Managed daily schedule including but not limited to: business/personal meetings, conference calls,
candidate interviews, investment properties, vehicle purchases, insurance claims etc.
 Managed daily office duties including but not limited to: screening calls, sending and receiving email,
faxes, standard mail, etc.
 Processed all employee reimbursements as well as maintained personal bank accounts.
October 2003 Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro – St. Charles Ave.
To February 2005 Service Manager
 Managed over 50+ Krewe Member on daily basis for a $7.5 Million per year location
 Controlled daily monies including bank drops
 Managed linen budget successfully reducing cost from 1.5% to .08%
 Wrote schedule for 25+ Krewe Members

4.  Maintained Guest Relations as well as Food Quality.