Maren Askins

Experience

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  Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  High School Intern

  Did research with Dr. Lisa Crockett and Dr. Jeff Grim from Ohio University on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant activity in temperature acclimated and exercised killifish.

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  Dahl Chase Diagnostic Services

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

  I shadowed the pathologists and other physicians on their daily rounds and procedures, including autopsies. I attended seminars and grand rounds, and I gave presentations to the other interns. Other duties included running pathology specimens throughout the hospital and office jobs.

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  Arthur Russell Strings Music Camp

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2009

  Mentor

  Coached young musicians for a week long camp on playing chamber music.

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  Cape Elizabeth High School Nordic Ski Team

  Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  Co-Coach for training camp

  Helped coach high school skiers during their winter training camp.

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  Bowdoin College Biology Department

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  Student Researcher

  Researched urchin growth in the field and lab at the Bowdoin College marine lab under Amy Johnson. The project was funded by HHMI and became my honors thesis. I have presented my project at Bowdoin and at the 2012 SICB conference.

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  Snow Farm

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

  Cross Country Ski Instructor

  Instruct private and group lessons in cross country skiing to guests. I also instruct for the children's ski programs for kids aged 2 through 12 and coach the development skiers aged 10 through 16. Other duties include supervising the rental department, maintaining ski gear and facilities, and welcoming and orienting guests.

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  Alta Lodge

  Nov 2012 - now

  ▪ Manage daily operations to ensure exceptional guest experience and lodge appearance, including handling guest and employee concerns, both positive and negative.▪ Manage hiring, employee housing, and personnel matters for entire staff.▪ Lead management meetings and communicate issues, topics, and changes with ownership and across lodge departments.▪ Analyze lodge finances and data to ensure profitability and to inform decision -making.▪ Coordinate with the Town of Alta, local businesses, other outside organizations, and lodge ownership to optimize lodge operations within our community. Show less Serve as the liaison between the party, their vendors, their family and friends, and the lodge departments, in order to plan and execute their envisioned event, while keeping in mind what works best for the lodge.Manage event finances, providing estimate and final bills, settling payments with the responsible parties, and compiling this information into yearly sales analysis.Collaborate with department heads to create and update facility, food, and beverage services, while generating marketing and bill templates for our current and future bookings. Show less

  • General Manager

    Nov 2018 - now

  • Manager on Duty

    May 2015 - now

  • Wedding Coordinator

    Jan 2015 - now

  • Front Desk

    Nov 2012 - now
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  Cadillac Mountain Sports

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

  Product Advisor

  Selling outdoor equipment at Maine's performance gear shop.

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  Macey's

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Sales Person

  Sold high end women's clothing at a boutique in Bar Harbor, Maine.