STEFANIE FALKNER
JENSEN BEACH,FL
Summary
Athletics administrator and program director with 17 years of expertise in coach development, staff supervision, and compliance oversight. Successfully built and led high-performing teams focused on accountability and student-athlete welfare. Proficient in recruiting and mentoring over 20 coaches, fostering compliant and dynamic work environments. Experienced in strategic planning, budgeting, and guiding athletes through academic eligibility and scholarship processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Owner
Falkner Rowing LLC
Jensen Beach, Florida
12.2023 - Current
- Provide consulting and training plans.
- Oversee branding, social media, business operations, and digital product creation.
- Develop technique curriculum, video analysis, and coaching education materials.
- Performed boat repair, carbon fiber work, painting, rigging, and shell refurbishment.
Director of Rowing
Treasure Coast Rowing Club
Palm City, FL
08.2011 - Current
- Transformed program size from 20 to 85 athletes, achieving 10 state championships and two national medals.
- Raised over $50,000 annually through targeted fundraising initiatives for fleet planning.
- Developed college recruiting pathways that resulted in over $1M in scholarships for athletes.
- Managed daily operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Optimized resource allocation and managed budgeting processes across various projects.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to enhance visibility of rowing programs.
- Led fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for club activities.
- Promoted inclusivity in rowing programs, encouraging diverse participation within the community.
Group Exercise Coordinator
Martin Health System
01.2009 - 12.2017
- Directed operations across six fitness centers to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Supervised 55 instructors, managing hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and evaluations.
- Developed comprehensive class schedules featuring hundreds of annual programs.
- Launched innovative programs including rowing, Kinesis, Reformer Pilates, and self-defense.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to enhance participation and retention rates.
- Managed budgets, equipment procurement, and maintenance cycles efficiently.
- Conducted audits and instructor evaluations to enforce quality improvement processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Exercise Science
Appalachian State University
08-2010
Skills
- Coach Recruitment & Development
- Staff Management
- Team Building
- Performance Evaluation
- Communication
- Athlete Recruitment
- College Scholarships
- Athlete Welfare
- Compliance & Safety
- Budgeting & Finance
- Business Operations
- Facilities Oversight
- Event & Travel Logistics
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising & Development
- Community Engagement
- Marketing & PR
- Board Collaboration
- Program Leadership
- Fleet & Equipment Management
Certification
• USRowing Level 3 High Performance Coach
• SafeSport Certified (Active)
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• SafeSport Certified (Active)
• First Aid / CPR / AED
Additional Athletic Experience
Masters rower for 15 years
Timeline
Founder & Owner
Falkner Rowing LLC
12.2023 - Current
Director of Rowing
Treasure Coast Rowing Club
08.2011 - Current
Group Exercise Coordinator
Martin Health System
01.2009 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Exercise Science
Appalachian State University