TIAN HAREWOOD
New York
Summary
Resilient, dedicated worker with experience as a U.S. Navy service member, Home Depot cashier, and a general construction worker. Bring a disciplined work ethic, strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Taking pride in being dependable, detail-focused, and dedicated to getting the job done right—whether supporting a team in the field, assisting customers, or tackling technical challenges while advancing my cybersecurity and networking knowledge. Searching to apply my hands-on experience and commitment to excellence in a role where I can keep learning and contributing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Home Depot
New York, NY
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to improve checkout efficiency during peak hours.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Military
US Navy
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - 11.2024
- Combat Veteran
- Operation specialist
- Aviation boatswain mate
- Commendation medical evacuation medals
- Demonstrated strong leadership and teamwork abilities while managing complex task in high pressure environment
- Contribute to the successful execution of vital military missions and exercises.
- Efficiently coordinate and oversees critical operations, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets.
- Provided expert aircraft and deck operations support on aircraft carriers.
- Maintained strict safety protocols and ensured the timely and secure launch and recovery of aircraft.
- Led training sessions and drills to enhance team performance and readiness.
Chef, food prep, disher
Mcdonalds
penfield, ny
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen.
- Followed company instructed procedures when preparing food.
- Objects weighing up to [Number] pounds were pushed, pulled, and transported by me.
- Assisted wait staff and other members of the team in completing tasks.
- Washed, peeled, and cut a variety of fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
- Maintained my cool and produced high-quality work while under duress.
- Restocked various stations, including the buffet, salad bar, and service areas, after organizing, arranging, and restocking them.
- Kept my workspaces clean and trash-free to maximize productivity and safety.
- Was responsible for lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50+ pounds.
General contruction, snow removal, landscaping
Blackwood contruction
penfield, ny
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Management of inventory, equipment maintenance, and cleaning of work areas.
- Management of transporting materials, tools, and machines to job sites.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked long hours, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and correct dangerous situations.
- Demolition and reconstruction
Chef, food prep, disher
Moes southwest grill
penfield, ny
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Followed the nutritional guidelines when measuring, mixing, and cooking the ingredients.
- Made sure that my workstation and equipment were clean, organized, sanitized, and well-stocked.
- Moved supplies and equipment between storage and work areas to speed up food preparation.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen.
- Assisted wait staff and other members of the team in completing tasks.
- Washed, peeled, and cut a variety of fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
- Maintained my cool and produced high-quality work while under duress.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, ensuring that there were always enough supplies on hand to meet expected customer demand.
- Kept track of expiration dates, rotated stock, and followed proper storage procedures to keep food from spoiling.
Food prep, disher
Don's Original Restaurant & Pub
Penfield, NY
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen.
- Kept track of expiration dates, rotated stock, and followed proper storage procedures to keep food from spoiling.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, ensuring that there were always enough supplies on hand to meet expected customer demand.
- Cleaned the walls, bins, and drains in bakery coolers, display cases, and work areas.
- Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas to ensure that they were clean and sanitary.
- Used dishcloths, hot water, and cleaning products to wipe down and sanitize the food preparation areas.
- Closed down the kitchen and followed the closing checklist for the kitchen stations after each shift.
Education
High School - construction
Penfield High School
Penfield, NY01-2018
Bachelor - Cybersecurity And Networking
DeVry University
Chicago, IL05-2029
Skills
- Technical Skills:
- Networking basics: (Routers and Switches, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VLAN, DHCP)
- Operating System basics: (Linux basic networking, Linux command-line proficient, File System Navigation, Permissions and ownership)
- Cloud computing basics skills: ( NM Virtual machine creation, Public and Private keys Pair Creation, Ethical hacking, utilizing MD5 Hash Algorithm, Encrypting and decrypting a file using AES Crypt, Raid/ Raid 5 Configuration)
- Operational skills:
- Analytical and Critical thinking
- Communication proficient
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Compliance and Audit
- Security Awareness
- SOC analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Military training and experience:
- Basic/Advance first aid training
- CPR training
- Aircraft and Shipboard Firefighting training and experience
- Armed guard training and Weapons experience
- Emergency Response Team and training
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Service Medal
- Awarded "Cashier of the month" for executing inviting customer assistance and service, 100% accurate item scanning and accurate theft reporting.
- Awarded " Home depot protection plan gold badge".
Navy and Marine corps Commendation medal
Received Medal for assisting in Medical evacuation of a service member under stressful conditions that was in need for immediate significance medical assistance.
Timeline
Cashier
Home Depot
09.2025 - 02.2026
Military
US Navy
02.2020 - 11.2024
Chef, food prep, disher
Mcdonalds
01.2019 - 12.2020
General contruction, snow removal, landscaping
Blackwood contruction
09.2018 - 02.2019
Chef, food prep, disher
Moes southwest grill
09.2017 - 08.2018
Food prep, disher
Don's Original Restaurant & Pub
02.2016 - 11.2017
High School - construction
Penfield High School
Bachelor - Cybersecurity And Networking
DeVry University