Colby Dix
P.O. Box 617
West Dover, VT 05356
802.275.5003
colby@vermontgeeks.com

Multimedia Specialist • Business Owner • Graphic Designer • Musician • Politician • Entrepreneur
Audio Engineer • Internet Marketing • Real Estate Development • Community Volunteer

An extensive list of specialties to be sure, all handled with an expertise rarely seen in this era. Colby Dix works tirelessly at whatever tasks lay before him, ensuring professional results. He runs Vermont Geeks, a multi-faceted IT and web/graphic design firm, BuiltByDix LLC, an entertainment group, serves as an elected official in town government, and is a proud father as well. These qualities make for an individual that is not simply well-rounded, but adept at the many challenges that can arise. Fearless in crisis or adversity, Colby Dix is truly a modern day renaissance figure with something unique to offer.

Relevant Work History

Vermont Geeks. West Dover, VT • 2007 – present
CEO/Owner of a wildly successful full service tech store and IT firm. Vermont Geeks is an entrepreneurial enterprise started from the ground up without any VC or angel investors. Computer repair, IT consultation, graphic design, website design, hosting, home theatre design & installation, with a brick and mortar storefront in West Dover, VT. In store and at home repairs/consultations. Full network deployment, Mac, PC, Linux and more. Everyday management and overseeing all aspects of the business.

BuiltByDix LLC. West Dover, VT• 2001- present
Owner of an entertainment business. Multimedia, music, comedy, entertainment and all forms of associated madness. Audio/video production, event management, booking agency, DJ/wedding services, promotions, marketing, performing, consulting, and etc; ing.

Northern Track Studios. Wilmington, VT • 1997 – present
Staff Engineer/Producer at a prominent Vermont recording studio. Installation and Maintenance of Hardware/Software Editing Systems. Involved in all aspects of studio functionality, from acoustic design to equipment maintenance to final masters to billing. Album credits with Matt & Kim, The Breakfast, Jazz Mandolin Project, Sonya Kitchell, The Slip, Mario Pavone, Ted Rosenthal, and many others.

Freelance Live-Sound Engineer. Worldwide • 1996 – present
International and Regional Experience with SoundImage, Sarepta Sound, Showco Systems, and Porphyria Productions as FOH Engineer/ Monitor Engineeer/Audio Tech. Installation and maintenance of numerous P.A. Systems. Experience in a wide variety of situations with truly diverse gear, musicians, and genres. Artists include: Brooks & Dunn, Trace Atkins, Joe Diffie, Run-DMC, Montgomery/Gentry, Jazz Mandolin Project, Jah-Rule, Brad Paisley, All-4-One, The Samples, Acoustic Junction, Dave Fiucynski, Merl Saunders, Melvin Sparks, The Wailers, Zen Tricksters, Deep Banana Blackout, Tree, Murphy's Law and many, many others...

Other Skills

Extensive Computer Skills.
Expert computer user with comprehensive and constant use of both PC and Macintosh computers. Installation of cross-platform networks, complex IT solutions, and server/client diagnostics. Graphic design work including branding, logos, signage, brochures, posters and all manner of print advertising. Web authoring, design, coding and maintenance. Blogs, Forums, Database management. Full use and comprehension of softwares from Adobe, Macromedia, Digidesign, BIAS, Microsoft, Apple, and many other developers. Intuitive and fearless in the face of challenges and troubleshooting.

Diverse Management Experience.
Managing a restaurant staff, owning a business, working in local government, developing real estate, organizing flood relief efforts. All of these amount to levels of experience far beyond that of the basic corporate lifestyle. Countless real world examples of leadership, attention to detail, and an eye on accomplishments.

Accomplished Entertainer.
Actor/Comedian/Musician. Proficient at acoustic/electric guitar and vocal stylings. Competent at keyboards, drum kit, percussion, saxophone/woodwinds. Complete training in music theory, harmony, and history. A founding member of the comedy troupe 'Touchpants' with Chris Friday and Jon Fishman. Proficient at a number of accents, and can also speak rudimentary French and Spanish. A practicing and performing musician throughout the Northeast, primarily in Vermont, Boston, and Cape Cod. Extensive work as a touring musician along with Jon Fishman and Chris Friday, Spookie Daly Pride, Chad Hollister, and many others.

Electronics Engineer.
Not afraid of a soldering iron, can read wiring diagrams and signal flow charts. Consultant to Foreveraltered, a boutique guitar effects pedal company. Working knowledge of electronics design, build and repair.

Politics.
Elected to the Dover Vermont Board of Selectmen, September 2009 - present. Member of a five person board that handles all executive duties required in the town of Dover. Member of SeVEDS (Southern Vermont Economic Development Strategy), a regional group focusing on economic development. Member Dover Board of Civil Authority. A predominant figure in the wake of Hurricane Irene and all relief efforts throughout Southern Vermont.

Training/Teaching.
15+ years of experience with private and group instruction in musical performance, photography, computer skills, continuing education, employee training supervision, etc;

Family.
Married to Carrie Dix, a former actor and current school teacher with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Development. A son, Archer, was born 10/29/2010.

Education and Training

Berklee College of Music. Boston, MA.
Music Production & Engineering – B.A. Cum Laude, May 1996
Greenfield Community College. Greenfield, MA.
Liberal Arts/Classical Humanities - Associates Program
Whitingham High School. Jacksonville, VT.
Advanced studies, College level prep, Valedictorian 1993

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