Dane Paul Andres

Interim Marketing & Communications Manager @Associated Students, Sjsu

San Jose, CA, US

Lead the Marketing Department for a $9M nonprofit serving students, overseeing strategy, brand communications, and student staff development.* Direct a cross-functional team of professional and student creatives, ensuring impactful campaigns across 10+ A.S. departments (Events, Government, Print Shop, Transportation Solutions, etc.).* Lead implementation of AI-enhanced marketing strategies across digital campaigns, achieving improved efficiency in content development and strategic planning; formalized expertise through Google\'s Gemini Certified Educator program* Develop and implement marketing systems that streamline workflows, strengthen brand identity, and expand cross-campus collaboration.* Prioritize mentorship and professional readiness for student assistants, embedding portfolio development, inclusive storytelling, and industry-standard workflows into daily practice.* Represent A.S. Marketing in executive committees, board meetings, and campus partnerships, aligning campaigns with organizational mission and student advocacy goals.* Building on past successes: launched 190+ campaigns annually as Lead Graphic Designer, reduced turnaround time by 35%, increased efficiency by 30%, mentored student national award winners, and integrated AI workflows to accelerate design by 40%