JONATHAN STONER
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Dynamic Business Development Representative at Groupon Headquarters with proven success in client acquisition and e-commerce marketing. Expert in CRM management and vendor communication, I excel in creating impactful marketing campaigns. My strong problem-solving skills and collaborative approach drive results in fast-paced environments. Passionate about teaching, I also instruct music lessons, fostering creativity and growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Guitar and Piano Instructor
House Call Music LTD
Elmhurst, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Private Lesson instructor for Guitar and Piano
- Taught Beginner Ukelele Classes at Guidepost Montessori Schools
Business Development Representative
Groupon
Chicago, IL
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Cold Called 100 Local Businesses each day (B2B)
- Utilized a CRM (Salesforce and Salesloft)
- Created Marketing Campaigns and launched them on Groupon's Website
Marketing Intern
House Call Music LTD
Elmhurst, IL
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Created and maintained detailed records of contacts and outreach efforts-skills aligned with vendor management and procurement documentation
- Demonstrated proactive communication by initiating outreach to college faculty, mirroring real-world vendor and stakeholder engagement
Audio Engineer
Elmhurst University Jazz Department
Elmhurst, IL
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Set up, operated, and maintained complex AV equipment for university events, ensuring smooth logistics and performance
- Tracked and reported equipment status anticipating repair and replacement needs within a limited budget
- Coordinated with department heads and vendors for gear rentals and technical support
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - Business
ELMHURST UNIVERSITY
Elmhurst, IL05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Music Business
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
Grayslake, ILSkills
- Vendor Communication
- E-Commerce Marketing
- Sales
- Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Technical Operations Support
- Collaboration
- Business development
- Teaching and training
- CRM management
- Web technologies and services
- Client acquisition
Activities Awards
- President of S.E.M.F.A. (Student Entertainment, Music, and Fine Arts, Elmhurst University)
- Representative of M.B.S.U. (Music Business Student Union, Elmhurst University)
- Co-head of Elmhurst Unplugged (Student-led concert featuring stripped down acoustic acts)
- White Stone Church Ministry (Help set up and tear down for fellowship meals after church services)
- Gretsch Scholarship
- Emmanuel Scholarship
- Duke Kramer Scholarship
Accomplishments
Gretsch Scholarship
Emmanuel Scholarship
Duke Kramer Scholarship
Emmanuel Scholarship
Duke Kramer Scholarship
Timeline
Business Development Representative
Groupon
09.2025 - 11.2025
Marketing Intern
House Call Music LTD
02.2025 - 05.2025
Guitar and Piano Instructor
House Call Music LTD
10.2024 - Current
Audio Engineer
Elmhurst University Jazz Department
04.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor's of Arts - Business
ELMHURST UNIVERSITY
Some College (No Degree) - Music Business
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY