Clemente Lopez
Los Angeles
Summary
Friendly and versatile team player with experience in restaurants, bars, and climbing gyms. Whether serving food, pouring beer, or setting boulders, I bring strong communication, attention to detail, and a calm, reliable presence to everything I do. Passionate about creating great experiences for guests and always ready to jump in and support the team wherever needed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Climbing Instructor, Coach, Route-Setter
Rockreation Climbing Gym
06.2021 - Current
- Instructed climbers of all skill levels in technique, training, and safety, tailoring sessions to individual needs and goals.
- Ensured climber safety by teaching proper belaying, spotting, and fall techniques, and enforcing gym protocols.
- Conceptualized and set diverse boulder problems and routes, balancing aesthetics, flow, and difficulty across a wide range of grades.
- Adapted routes based on real-time feedback, modifying climbs to improve movement quality, safety, and accessibility.
- Worked at heights and followed strict safety protocols during all setting and forerunning activities.
Restaurant Waiter, Barista, Bartender
Blossom Vietnamese
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment, consistently ensuring guest satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.
- Accurately processed food and beverage orders while maintaining speed and precision during high-volume shifts.
- Coordinated closely with kitchen staff to guarantee prompt delivery of meals, including accommodating special requests and dietary needs.
- Upheld strict cleanliness and organization standards in the dining area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supported onboarding and training of new team members, providing guidance on menu knowledge, service expectations, and company procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2027
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06-2025
Skills
- Effective communication
- Patience and empathy
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Fluent Spanish
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Restaurant Waiter, Barista, Bartender
Blossom Vietnamese
02.2024 - 06.2025
Private Climbing Instructor, Coach, Route-Setter
Rockreation Climbing Gym
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Santa Monica College
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