Sara Kern

Sara Kern, MBA, PMP, serves as the Director of Business Optimization at Greystar since October 2025. Prior to this role, Sara held various positions at Paylocity from January 2018 to October 2025, including Manager and Project Manager in Business Process Transformation, where responsibilities included developing strategies to enhance client and employee experiences and managing project tasks. Earlier roles at Paylocity featured responsibilities in account management, focusing on client satisfaction and collaboration with teams to resolve issues efficiently. Additional experience includes internships at Waveland Property Group, Inc. and The Hannon Financial Group, as well as a sales associate position at DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse. Sara holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management with a focus on Managerial Leadership, along with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance, and a minor in Psychology from Elmhurst University.