Sebastian Pape

Undergraduate Student at The University of California, Santa Cruz

San Francisco Bay Area

About

Experience

  • Financial Management Consultant, UCSC Financial Affairs Office at University of California, Santa Cruz
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • Applied Kaizen principles by analyzing job breakdown sheets, identifying bottlenecks to reduce rework, and improving process efficiency • Supported large-scale internal change by coordinating between teams to align requirements and improve adoption of updated workflows • Accelerated adoption of new procurement workflows by developing concise training modules that improved usability and efficiency • Strengthened financial controls by synthesizing training and FAQs into standardized materials that supported consistent practices

  • Public Defenders Office Intern, Clean Slate Program at County of Santa Cruz
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Prepared and filed Clean Slate petitions for clients, facilitating record expungements and dismissals to improve clients' opportunities • Reviewed criminal records and conducted legal research to assess eligibility, ensuring accurate and timely filings for all cases under CSP • Coordinated with attorneys to track case progress, achieving a 90% petition approval rate and enhancing program efficiency for clients • Drafted and submitted legal motions for the appeals process, which were presented directly to Santa Cruz County judges

  • Mock Trial at UCSC (Part-time · 2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Team Captain
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Directed strategic preparation that led the team to regional success in national undergraduate legal competitions •Organized recruitment plan and onboarded 14 new competitors •Structured practices and led competitors of varying experience throughout the season

    • Executive Media Officer
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Produced team promotional content and managed digital media presence • Led our largest fundraising effort this year through a digital campaign that culminated in over $5000 worth of donations. • Managed social media pages and generated higher content engagement rates

    • Competitor
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Competed in national-level mock trial tournaments hosted by prestigious universities • Gained foundational skills in trial advocacy, strengthening public speaking, argumentation, and courtroom presence

  • Operations Team Member at Stanford Law School
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    • Designed and implemented daily operational agendas for a multi-week law program, supporting 600+ high school scholars and Stanford legal faculty • Coordinated logistics with 12+ vendors, speakers, and facility staff to execute seamless events across multiple locations • Proactively identified and resolved potential disruptions, ensuring satisfaction and a 92% positive participant feedback

  • Marketing & Design Intern at Quicktakes.io
    Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · 10 mos

    • Spearheaded brand strategy for AI-based SaaS platform, tripling social media following within a one-year period • Created content and managed campaigns across social media and web platforms • Partnered with engineering and product teams to ensure alignment between technical features and market messaging