Mark Masao Kiernan
Tujunga
Summary
Head Props professional committed to safety and quality in dynamic environments. Supervises diverse teams effectively, managing schedules and vendor relations while training junior carpenters in safe tool usage and construction techniques.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Carpenter
Peacock Theatre
Los Angeles
06.2018 - 01.2025
- Microsoft Theatre Lobby area, VIP Room, Event Deck, Street Events
- Supervised construction projects within Microsoft Theatre, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
- Educated junior carpenters on safe tool usage and effective construction techniques.
- Inspected completed work for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with other trades for seamless project execution during events.
- Supported event production at Microsoft Theatre, representing IATSE Local 33.
THEATRICAL RESOURCES
SYLMAR
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Train and supervise work crews for all the major award shows/TV and new construction/live projects. coordinate schedules, payroll of all trades or departments. Order materials and supplies, handle vendor/customer relations and quality control that serve the Entertainment industry with skilled stage crews for theater, television, video tape, and digital media productions in Southern California studios, TV shows, concerts, stages, theaters, amphitheatres, locations, arenas, ballrooms, convention centers, stadiums, and other venues.
- (818) 362-4600 John Bradley, Dennis Langston, Tony Hauser, and Robert Beringele
- Shop manager/logistic/s/fabricator/welder/production/stage craft/stagecraft equipment/staging/portable decking and labor
Finish Carpenter/ Handyman
Lean Arch
Los Angeles
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Executed carpentry projects, including framing and final trim work, for residential remodeling and new construction in Hollywood Hills.
- Oversaw a team of up to 50 carpenters and other professionals in various construction trades, including electrical work, plumbing, brick-laying, roofing, HVAC, concrete forming, and excavation.
- Coordinated procurement of materials to meet project timelines and specifications.
- (213)744-9830 James Meyer, Wayne Childs
Finish Carpenter/Carpenter
L&R Construction/ Cimms Inc.
Glendale
08.2007 - 11.2007
- Worked as finish carpenter and supervisor on new construction projects at Glendale College, Ronald McDonald House Los Angeles, Original Roadhouse Grill in Everett, Washington, several Burger Kings throughout SoCal, and Chino Hills School District.
- (818)244-9082 Eric Petersen, Edger Meneses
Finish Carpenter / Carpenter
California Theaming Co.
Monrovia
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Remodeled themed areas at Universal Studios theme park, building, replicating, fabricating, and installing doors and windows, while performing framing and hardware installation
- (626)303-2349 Jim Stilson, Donny Shelton
Commercial/residential door installation and repair
Am/pm Door Co
Pacoina
03.2002 - 03.2006
- Installed and repaired commercial rolling steel and residential doors; conducted gate and operator repairs to ensure optimal functionality. Conducted fire door inspections and testing, ensuring compliance with safety standards while participating in construction and fabrication.
- (818) 845-1491 Curtis Taylor/Kelvin Taylor
- Fulfilled routine responsibilities to maintain operational efficiency.
- Provided creative suggestions to improve team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with a varied team to achieve project objectives and resolve product-related challenges.
- Experienced in Staging, Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Welding, Fabrication, Props, Rigging, Lighting, Video, Audio, Grip, Woodworking, and Cabinetry, including project supervision.
- Train and supervise large work crews in staging/stagecraft/commercial/residential remodeling/building/fabricating and new construction projects; coordinate schedules and payroll for all departments/trades.
- Order materials and supplies; handle vendor/customer relations and quality control. Can read plans, computer literate, have own tools, reliable transportation, bondable.
Education
Stagetech
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA01-2011
Skills
- Advanced carpentry
- Stagecraft techniques
- Construction project software
- Project management
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Crew supervision
- Supervision and leadership
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Maintenance & repair
- Metalworking techniques
PERSONAL
Self-motivated and professional, organized, safety oriented, punctual, have many different skills, very fast learner, can also weld and fabricate, OSHA 10 certified, forklift, scissor lift and grade all certified. I attended the HCPR (Hollywood Cinematic Production Resources) training program and completed it in 2011 2nd generation, after that I worked at the Hollywood Palladium, helped build the Transformer ride at Universal Studios and the CBS weld shop till I received my time and money to qualify for member status in 2012, Currently I am Head Carpenter @ Microsoft Theatre responsible for the Plaza, Street Event's, The Lobby, V.I.P. Areas, and the Event deck. I also work as assistant props on all the shows on CBS stages 36/46 when not on the bounce.
Timeline
Head Carpenter
Peacock Theatre
06.2018 - 01.2025
THEATRICAL RESOURCES
07.2015 - 05.2018
Finish Carpenter/ Handyman
Lean Arch
01.2008 - 09.2008
Finish Carpenter/Carpenter
L&R Construction/ Cimms Inc.
08.2007 - 11.2007
Finish Carpenter / Carpenter
California Theaming Co.
05.2006 - 08.2006
Commercial/residential door installation and repair
Am/pm Door Co
03.2002 - 03.2006
Stagetech
West Los Angeles College