Sara Achtzener
About Sara Achtzener
Sara Achtzener is a Project Manager in Talent at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in talent development, having held various roles at AOL and Neustar, Inc.
Current Role at Gannett
Sara Achtzener serves as a Project Manager in the Talent department at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to various talent management initiatives within the organization. Her role involves overseeing projects that enhance talent acquisition and development strategies.
Previous Experience at AOL
Sara Achtzener worked at AOL for a total of 10 years, holding multiple positions. She began as an HR Specialist in Operations & Benefits in 2005, followed by a short tenure as an HR Specialist in Onboarding. From 2007 to 2011, she served as a Coordinator/Associate in Talent Development, and later transitioned to a Program Manager role in Talent & Organizational Development from 2011 to 2017.
Experience at Neustar, Inc.
After her extensive career at AOL, Sara Achtzener joined Neustar, Inc. as a Senior Talent Management Specialist. She worked in this role for two years, from 2017 to 2019, in Sterling, VA. Her responsibilities included managing talent development programs and strategies.
Educational Background
Sara Achtzener earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English - Writing from the University of Lynchburg. She attended the university from 2001 to 2005, completing her studies in four years. This educational background has likely contributed to her skills in communication and project management.