James Sontag Email & Phone Number

Pleasanton, California, US

Pleasanton, California, US

Pleasanton, California, US

• Managed T&M and deliverable based implementation projects for more than 40 companies including professional sports, SAAS businesses, retailers, health care, and pharmaceuticals
• Clients range from pre-revenue start-ups to $1.4 billion in annual revenue
• Analyze existing financial models and identify best practices for implementation solutions
• Responsible for overseeing model design, project timeline, and use of internal resources to deliver successful implementation

• WakeMe Video Alarm Clock:
• Analyzed and aggregated usage numbers from data using SQL, presented to executives to influence strategic direction
• Created and ran test scripts for possible issues in each version of the app before releasing to the Play and App Stores
• Curated daily videos for 17 different channels to be sent to users ensuring quality content
• Collected user feedback, proposed changes, and followed through with submission to online stores
• Learned Photoshop and movie editing techniques to ensure forward progress of the application

Santa Clara, CA, US

• Assisted in the running, Excel inputs, and analysis of monthly revenue and expense reports for 19 NCAA teams, 7 administrative units, and 25 club sports and spirit groups with yearly revenue totaling $4 Million and.
• Rewrote monthly Excel reports for entire department, reduced production time by 50% and promoted easier to read data points
• Created model in Excel to forecast future revenues and expenses for all club teams and spirit groups; resulting in 24 of the groups finishing positive
• Served as Accounting Associate for two months and used extensive knowledge of the system to train five full and part time employees
• Processed over 95% of invoices into PeopleSoft for the Santa Clara Athletic Department ensuring that expenses are delegated correctly to teams and accounts

San Jose, CA, US

• Input invoices into Great Plains, ensuring on time payments, gathered new vendor information, and tracked down missing invoices in a timely manner
• Processed monthly reimbursements for players and coaching staff verifying that expenses were correct and valid
• Kept accounting books up to date and accurate for expenses and revenues including payroll, advertising, ticket sales, and merchandise