SYSADMIN

Seth
Jarvis

Systems Administrator  ·  Technical Solutions Specialist

sethwjarvis@gmail.com jarviscreative.net +1 (715) 533-8787 Hixton, WI
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99.9%
Uptime Target
5+
Years Experience
15%
Retention Uplift
4
Core Domains

01 — Experience

Work
History

Co-Founder & Technical Lead

Confidential Media Venture

  • Built a custom Proxmox-based virtual environment hosting media services with 99.9% uptime via full containerized application management.
  • Engineered a secure network using TP-Link Omada with strict VLAN tagging, isolating production traffic from management interfaces.
  • Deployed a virtualized OMV storage solution managing multi-terabyte datasets with automated daily backups and integrity verification.
  • Modernized digital operations via high-performance web platforms, boosting search visibility and improving user retention by 15% in six months.
Current
Aug 2024
— Present

Food & Beverage Manager

Three Bears Resort

  • Managed day-to-day operations and cross-departmental coordination, maintaining service standards through peak resort seasons.
  • Led a diverse, cross-functional team through clear delegation and a high-efficiency, fast-paced work culture.
  • Identified logistics inefficiencies and renegotiated vendor contracts — reducing costs while preserving quality standards.
Jan 2023
— May 2024

Customer Service Manager

Ashley Furniture Outlets

  • Built lasting customer relationships leveraging deep product knowledge to match solutions and drive store revenue.
  • Owned store-wide inventory management, maintaining accurate stock levels and organized systems.
  • Served as the escalation point for difficult situations — converting frustrated customers through clear communication and fast resolution.
Jun 2021
— Nov 2023

02 — Technical

Core
Skills

Sysadmin

Linux & Automation

Expert-level Fedora Linux management. CLI optimization, user permissions, and Bash scripting for repeatable workflow automation.

FedoraRHELBashsystemd

Virtualization

Proxmox & Cloud

Advanced deployment of Proxmox VE hypervisors. VM and LXC container management for isolated, enterprise-grade service delivery.

Proxmox VELXCVM Mgmt

Networking

Network Engineering

Full-stack design with TP-Link Omada and Ubiquiti. VLAN segmentation, firewall rules, and VPN tunnels via WireGuard and OpenVPN.

OmadaUbiquitiWireGuardVLAN

Storage

Data & Storage Integrity

OMV centralized storage configuration. RAID arrays, ZFS snapshots, and automated off-site backup routines for enterprise data reliability.

OMVRAIDZFSBackup Automation

Development

Scripting & Web Dev

C++ and Python for system utilities, workflow automation, and web-based solutions. Google-certified in digital marketing and e-commerce strategy.

PythonC++Web DevSEOE-Commerce

03 — Learning

Education &
Certifications

Completed · February 2025

Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate

Google · Certified

In Progress · Est. Q3 2026

CompTIA Network+

Formalizing enterprise networking expertise

Ongoing Self-Study

Linux Systems Administration

RHEL / Fedora · Kernel Optimization · systemd

Ongoing Self-Study

Advanced Networking & SDN

Software Defined Networking · Network Security

Completed · 2018

High School Diploma

Black River Falls High School

Available for opportunities

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