SANJA LUTZEYER
919-***-**** **** Ivy Commons Drive, Apt 102
abqcg4@r.postjobfree.com Raleigh, NC 27606
EDUCATION:
PhD in Economics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
August 2008 to date (expected graduation May 2013)
M A in Economics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
August 2008 May 2010
BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
January 2004 December 2006
Study Abroad, Exchange Semester, Unversidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico.
June December 2005.
Study Abroad, Intensive Spanish Language Course, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain.
January April 2004
EXPERIENCE:
Research Assistant, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. Aug 2010 Aug 2011.
Development of survey materials, data development, and conducting statistical analysis for
The effectiveness of incentives in water conservation programs in reducing household
demand under Professor Laura O. Taylor.
Economics departmental assistant, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Jan Dec 2007.
Economics Tutor, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Jan Dec 2006.
Office Assitant, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Gansbaai, South Africa. Nov 2005 Feb 2006.
Documented all social projects managed by Grootbos Nature Reserve
Updated website and brochure information
RESEARCH:
"Climate Trading - The Clean Development Mechanism and Africa," W orking
Papers 12/2008, Stellenbosch University, Department of Economics.
"Estimating Hedonic Prices for Stellenbosch wine," W orking Papers 15/2008, Stellenbosch
University, Department of Economics.
SKILLS:
Fluent in English, German, Spanish and Afrikaans. Elementary French
Computer Training (Microsoft Office, Stata, Matlab)
Leadership / Supervision
HONORS/ACTIVITIES:
Fulbright Scholarship, 2008 - 2010
Delta Kappa Gamma World Fellowship, 2008
Honorary Citizen of Nebraska, 2008
Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition Finalist, 2008
University of Stellenbosch Merit Bursary, 2005 - 2007
Brightest Young Minds (BYM) delegate, South Africa, 2006
Exchange Semester - UDLA Puebla, Mexico, 2005
Hermanus High School Dux Award for Academic Excellence, 2002
LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
W ILD W omen in Leadership Development Conference, Wake Tech, Nov 20 2010
Initiation of Recycling project at Ivy Commons apartments, Raleigh, 2010
Graduate Student Professional Development Workshop, NCSU, 2010
Graduate Leadership Development Series, NCSU, 2010
Fulbright African Women Leadership Seminar: Fulbright Connects: Africa to Albuquerque.
April 6 11, Albuquerque, NM, 2010
Fulbright Enrichment Seminar: Global Challenges, Local Solutions: Fostering Change
through Social Entrepreneurship. Feb 26 March 1 Nashville, TN, 2009
Preparing Future Leaders Seminar: Leading Better by Knowing Your Persona lity Type, 2008
Fulbright Gateway Orientation, Nebraska, 2008
Class Representative Economics Honours class, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2007
Co-founder of Stellenbosch University Recycling project, South Africa, 2007
Delegate at Brightest Young Minds Conference, South Africa, 2006
Class Representative Entrepreneurship and Innovative Management, Stellenbosch, South
Africa, 2005
Landmark Education courses in personal development, South Africa, 2004, 2006, 2007
Athletics Captain, Hermanus High School, South Africa, 2002
Student Council Secretary, Hermanus High School, South Africa, 2002