Silas Solomon
Dallas
Summary
Aspiring UI Designer dedicated to creating user-centered interfaces that are visually appealing and refined while integrating empathy and accessibility. Leadership experience in fast-paced environments while ensuring quality control. Passionate about connecting with others and creating community.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Barista
7th Day Coffee
Richardson
09.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional service to guests and always found ways to connect with them.
- Ensured quality control on all drinks, keeping track of espresso dialing and the accuracy of matcha whisking
- Monitored inventory and ordered extra supplies when necessary.
- Led the team while the ASM wasn't on shift. Sent coworkers on breaks, communicating with emergency services such as HVAC and espresso maintenance in place of management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2026
Certificate - Applied Experience Design and Research
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2026
Skills
- User Research
- Prototyping
- Wireframing
- Usability Testing
- Adobe Suite
- Figma
- Team Leadership
Projects
Preface Senior Capstone, UX Designer, August–December 2025, Led the end-to-end design of a Mobile App to solve the problem of recent college graduates feeling like they can't stand out in the current job market, Created a User Persona based on collected interview data on 44 survey responses of college-age job seekers, Collaborated with group members to create low-fidelity wireframe designs, Assisted in designing an effective and memorable logo for the Preface app, Created high-fidelity screens in Figma and Adobe Photoshop in collaboration with the project's prototyper, Designed a final presentation which included steps of the design process to convey the importance of Preface to the market
Certification
- Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Experience Design and Research UTDallas
- Fundamentals of UI/UX Design Microsoft
Timeline
Senior Barista
7th Day Coffee
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication
The University of Texas at Dallas
Certificate - Applied Experience Design and Research
The University of Texas at Dallas