Ashwin Prasanna Resume
Ashwin Prasanna
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EDUCATION
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ May 2020
A.B. in Philosophy
Relevant Coursework: Cognitive Psychology, Philosophical Logic, Religion and Law, Freedom and Responsibility, Philosophy of Language, Climate: Past, Present, and Future
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Senior Thesis: Colors, Sounds, and Qualitative Particulars, advised by Mark Johnston September 2019-May 2020
� Awarded Princeton University�s Dickinson Prize for best thesis in logic or theory of knowledge
� Developed and articulated a complex, original philosophical argument that sounds and colors are not just purely physical phenomena, and can be defined relative to observers
� Accounted for artistically valuable conversations about sounds and colors as apart from their physical sources
� Reviewed and analyzed many complex philosophical texts for an up to date and relevant thesis
Junior Independent Work: Four-Dimensionalism Endangers Value Judgements, advised by Mark Johnston September 2016-January 2017
� Synthesized influential philosophical views on personal identity
� Examined how such views affect the notion of moral responsibility
EXPERIENCE
Crew Member, Five Guys, Costa Mesa, CA September 2018-January 2019
� Supported a diverse group of employees through inclusion and teamwork
� Honestly communicated with supervisor for effective and accountable work
Bookseller, The Hill, Irvine, CA September 2018-October 2018
� Expedited U.C. Irvine�s coursebook rush by addressing immediate student needs for fall course materials
� Organized shelves, directed customers to course books, received and processed orders and books, maintained inventory, ran cash register
Bandleader, Breeder, New York, NY February 2016-January 2018
� Directed and coordinated the alternative rock band for gigs in New York City
� Responded accordingly to roadblocks, e.g. changes in equipment or gig location
� Negotiated deals with bookers and promoters as an artist
Music Chair, Terrace Club, Princeton, NJ November 2016-Novermber 2017
� Managed $100,000 budget for music
� Corresponded with hundreds of musicians and successfully booked biweekly concerts for one year
� Quickly solved high pressure technical problems during crowded concerts
� Provided support and hospitality to diverse groups of musicians
� Instituted a coherent aesthetic of curation for musical concerts
� Negotiated deals with artists or their agents to the satisfaction of all parties
Intern, Macmillan, New York, NY June 2017
� Presented feedback to Macmillan executives (including CEO) to improve their virtual learning programs
� Updated electronic books in their system for accessibility to a greater and more diverse population
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
Drummer, Princeton Jazz Ensembles, Princeton, NJ September 2014-September 2016
Drummer, Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, Monterey, CA June 2014-September 2014
Drummer, Vail Jazz Workshop, Vail, CO July 2013
Drummer, Brubeck Summer Jazz Colony, Stockton, CA August 2013
Drummer, Jazz Band of America, Indianapolis, IN March 2013
SKILLS
Languages: Conversational in Italian
Technology: Microsoft Office, LaTeX (for typesetting), Logic Pro (for music production)
INTERESTS
Comedy, surreal imagery � la David Lynch, and analyzing just about any topic
Ashwin Prasanna
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EDUCATION
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ May 2020
A.B. in Philosophy
Relevant Coursework: Cognitive Psychology, Philosophical Logic, Religion and Law, Freedom and Responsibility, Philosophy of Language, Climate: Past, Present, and Future
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Senior Thesis: Colors, Sounds, and Qualitative Particulars, advised by Mark Johnston September 2019-May 2020
� Awarded Princeton University�s Dickinson Prize for best thesis in logic or theory of knowledge
� Developed and articulated a complex, original philosophical argument that sounds and colors are not just purely physical phenomena, and can be defined relative to observers
� Accounted for artistically valuable conversations about sounds and colors as apart from their physical sources
� Reviewed and analyzed many complex philosophical texts for an up to date and relevant thesis
Junior Independent Work: Four-Dimensionalism Endangers Value Judgements, advised by Mark Johnston September 2016-January 2017
� Synthesized influential philosophical views on personal identity
� Examined how such views affect the notion of moral responsibility
EXPERIENCE
Crew Member, Five Guys, Costa Mesa, CA September 2018-January 2019
� Supported a diverse group of employees through inclusion and teamwork
� Honestly communicated with supervisor for effective and accountable work
Bookseller, The Hill, Irvine, CA September 2018-October 2018
� Expedited U.C. Irvine�s coursebook rush by addressing immediate student needs for fall course materials
� Organized shelves, directed customers to course books, received and processed orders and books, maintained inventory, ran cash register
Bandleader, Breeder, New York, NY February 2016-January 2018
� Directed and coordinated the alternative rock band for gigs in New York City
� Responded accordingly to roadblocks, e.g. changes in equipment or gig location
� Negotiated deals with bookers and promoters as an artist
Music Chair, Terrace Club, Princeton, NJ November 2016-Novermber 2017
� Managed $100,000 budget for music
� Corresponded with hundreds of musicians and successfully booked biweekly concerts for one year
� Quickly solved high pressure technical problems during crowded concerts
� Provided support and hospitality to diverse groups of musicians
� Instituted a coherent aesthetic of curation for musical concerts
� Negotiated deals with artists or their agents to the satisfaction of all parties
Intern, Macmillan, New York, NY June 2017
� Presented feedback to Macmillan executives (including CEO) to improve their virtual learning programs
� Updated electronic books in their system for accessibility to a greater and more diverse population
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
Drummer, Princeton Jazz Ensembles, Princeton, NJ September 2014-September 2016
Drummer, Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, Monterey, CA June 2014-September 2014
Drummer, Vail Jazz Workshop, Vail, CO July 2013
Drummer, Brubeck Summer Jazz Colony, Stockton, CA August 2013
Drummer, Jazz Band of America, Indianapolis, IN March 2013
SKILLS
Languages: Conversational in Italian
Technology: Microsoft Office, LaTeX (for typesetting), Logic Pro (for music production)
INTERESTS
Comedy, surreal imagery � la David Lynch, and analyzing just about any topic