Sofia Rota
Summary
A driven and people-oriented climbing coach with expertise in providing basic climbing teaching, safety training, and individualised coaching for novice and intermediate climbers. renowned for upholding strict safety regulations while fostering welcoming, supportive settings. Having an architectural background improves straightforward communication, movement analysis, and systematic thinking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Climbing instructor
City Bouldering
, London
2024.02 - Current
- Deliver structured coaching sessions focused on fundamental climbing techniques, movement efficiency, and problem-solving on the wall.
- Coached climbers of all levels in both individual and group sessions.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback tailored to individual learning styles.
- Conducted routine maintenance tasks on climbing gear, ensuring its longevity and reliability.
Waitress and bartender
The Larrik
2023.09 - 2026.02
- Waitress and bartender, juggling multiple tasks simultaneously, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer needs.
Waitress and assistant manager
La Rueda Restaurant
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Waitress and bartender, interacting with customers, Being able to work in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment
Architecture Assistant
Mackenzie Wheeler Architects and Designers, London
London
2023.01 - 2023.01
- Producing 2D drawings and infographics to collate information
Mental Health, Well Being Workshop with Imperial College, London
London
2022.11 - 2023.01
- Co-Production workshop based on designing a friendly environment for dementia patients
AIA Student Chariette Architecture Competition
2022.10 - 2022.10
- One day competition producing diagrams, drawings, 3D models, maps, to collate information into a final project + working in groups
Site Diary with Woods Bagot Europe Limited, Amano Hotel Covent Garden
2021.11 - 2022.01
- Working on site along a project under construction
Architecture Assistant
Studio Capitanio Architetti, Bergamo, IT
Bergamo
2021.06 - 2021.07
- Producing diagrams, drawings, 3D digital models, maps, infographics to collate information + working on site along a project under construction
Education
BA (Hons) - Architecture (RIBA Part 1)
University of Westminster
London, UK 2020.09 - 2023.06
High School Diploma - undefined
Hicksville High School
New York, USA 2019.08 - 2020.06
Architecture and Landscape
Scuola d’Arte A. Fantoni
Bergamo, IT 2016.09 - 2020.06
Summer Course - undefined
University of Limerick
Limerick, IR 2018.07 - 2018.07
Summer Course - undefined
Queen Mary University
London, UK 2017.07 - 2017.07
Skills
- Coaching & Climbing
- Movement analysis
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Strong presentation skills
- Active listening and empathy
- Organisational skills
- Time management and prioritisation
- Attention to detail
Multitasking and deadlines
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Relationship building and networking
- Adaptability
- Flexibility in changing environments
- Ability to handle stress and pressure
- Resilience under pressure
- Creativity and Innovation
- Out-of-the-box thinking
- Innovation and idea generation
Continuous learning
Certification
- Fundamental training 1 and 2 - 2025
- First AID Certificate - 2024
Languages
Italian
Native
English
Fluent
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Scholarship for Scholastic Merits, Bergamo, IT Merits achieved in the year 2021/2020/2019 Issued by BIM, Bergamo, Italy - Given to best students in the year based on GPA
- First Certificate in English level B1 - Cambridge University Press and Assessment English May 2019
Timeline
Climbing instructor
City Bouldering
2024.02 - Current
Waitress and bartender
The Larrik
2023.09 - 2026.02
Waitress and assistant manager
La Rueda Restaurant
2023.06 - 2023.08
Architecture Assistant
Mackenzie Wheeler Architects and Designers, London
2023.01 - 2023.01
Mental Health, Well Being Workshop with Imperial College, London
2022.11 - 2023.01
AIA Student Chariette Architecture Competition
2022.10 - 2022.10
Site Diary with Woods Bagot Europe Limited, Amano Hotel Covent Garden
2021.11 - 2022.01
Architecture Assistant
Studio Capitanio Architetti, Bergamo, IT
2021.06 - 2021.07
BA (Hons) - Architecture (RIBA Part 1)
University of Westminster
2020.09 - 2023.06
High School Diploma - undefined
Hicksville High School
2019.08 - 2020.06
Summer Course - undefined
University of Limerick
2018.07 - 2018.07
Summer Course - undefined
Queen Mary University
2017.07 - 2017.07
Architecture and Landscape
Scuola d’Arte A. Fantoni
2016.09 - 2020.06