JAN-CHRISTIAN WILSON, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR 5-1506 Avenue De L’Eglise, Montreal, Quebec, H4E 1G2, 514-451-5968, djkrisspepper@yahoo.ca

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Technical director for Cirque du Soleil with 18 years of experience Detail oriented, team player, enjoy working under pressure Fluent in German, English, Spanish (advanced), French (average) Strong communications capabilities and resourceful Experienced in working and living abroad Proficient in various computer software, including Windows, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD

WORK EXPERIENCE Technical Director 2008-February 2016 45Degrees Inc./Cirque du Soleil Group

Development of the artistic concepts: Work with artistic director’s team to bring technical feasibility to artistic concept.

Technical design with draft person: Creation of technical plans with AutoCAD, solid work, etc. Technical team selection: lighting, sounds, rigging, etc. Management of 50+ employees. Direct communication with Clients: technically assisting customer in the realisation of its event. Technical operations Management: from pre-concept to post production, events up to 8M$ budget International management of local staff and suppliers: adapt quickly to new environments to maximize

efficiency on site.

Fly-in Technician 2005-2008 Cirque du Soleil Touring Shows Quidam/Varekai/Corteo/Saltimbanco/Dralion

Specialist Technician for rigging and lighting, during load in/load out Temporary position as Rigger or Lighting Technician, during show city runs Maintenance of all show related equipment during city runs Supervision of local staff for shows all over the world

Swing Technician/Lighting Technician/ Assistant Head Carpenter 2001-2005 Cirque du Soleil Touring Show Saltimbanco Europe/ Quidam North America

Swing Technician for show cues in multiple functions : rigging, sound, carpentry, lighting and props Lighting Technician during load in/load out  Responsible for setting up/dismantling all show related lighting equipment   Lighting and Rigging inspections during city runs Operation of the rotating/motorized downstage area (turntable) during show calls Load in/load out the rotating/motorized downstage area of the stage Interim Head Carpenter during holiday replacements or other Supervision of local staff Maintenance of all show related equipment during city show runs

Lighting/Swing Technician & European Fly-in Technician 1996-2001 Cirque du Soleil Touring Show Saltimbanco/Alegria Europe/Quidam Europe and North America

Lighting Technician and Follow Spot Swing Technician during show calls with different cues for rigging, sound, props and lighting. Maintaining lighting and show related equipment during city runs Lighting Technician during load in/load out  Responsible for setting up/dismantling show related lighting equipment, tent and site infrastructure  Supervision of local staff 

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EDUCATION

Freelance Technician (Festivals) 1995 - 1996 Germany Nurse/Paramedic 1993 - 1995 German Army (Bundeswehr) Nursery Course and Nurse 1989 -1993 City Hospital Kiel Germany High school (finished with high school diploma) 1988 -1989 Volkshochschule in Kiel Germany High school 1980 -1988 Different high school’s in Kiel, Germany Ground school 1976 -1980 Kiel, Germany FORMATION Display Fireworks Safety and Legal Awareness Course (Pyro/Special FX) 2015 Pur FX Montreal AutoCAD Mechanical 2 day Intensive Course 2013 Cegep de Rimouski, Rimouski (Québec) AutoCAD LT 2001 Intensive Beginner Course 25hrs. 2002 Pittsburgh, USA Winch Operation/Programming Microtrol Training 2006 IHQ Studio Cirque du Soleil COMPLIMENTARY FORMATIONS Powered Vehicle 2015 Grainger, Montréal (Québec) Powered Vehicle 2015 Telescopic Handler (Zoomboom), scissor lift, forklift and boom lift Cirque du Soleil, Montréal (Québec) Load Securing 2015 Cirque du Soleil, Montréal (Québec) Occupational Health and Safety (HAZCOM) 2010 Online OSHA, Montréal (Québec) General First Aid 2013 Cirque du Soleil, Montréal (Québec) PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

Powered vehicles experience

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Punctual and responsible Flexible Detail oriented Team work & team player

INTEREST

Outdoors activities Travelling Music & Art Socializing

References

On demand