Ruth Mc Carthy
About Ruth Mc Carthy
Ruth McCarthy is a Scrum Master with a diverse background in production management and coordination across various organizations in the UK. She holds a Master's degree in Arts Administration & Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths, University of London, and has accumulated extensive experience in the creative industry since 2000.
Current Role as Scrum Master
Ruth McCarthy has been working as a Scrum Master since 2020. In this role, she facilitates Agile processes and ensures that teams adhere to Scrum principles. Her responsibilities include guiding teams through sprints, managing backlogs, and fostering collaboration among team members. This position leverages her extensive experience in production management and coordination.
Previous Experience in Production Management
Ruth McCarthy has a solid background in production management. She worked as a Production Manager at October Films in 2017 for five months and at Lion Television in 2016 for eight months. Additionally, she served as Production Manager from 2012 to 2015 in Camden and again from 2017 to 2018 in London. Her roles involved overseeing production processes and ensuring projects met deadlines and budgets.
Educational Background
Ruth McCarthy studied at Trinity College, Dublin, where she earned a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at Goldsmiths, University of London, achieving an MA in Arts Administration & Cultural Policy from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she attended Royal Holloway, University of London, for one year from 2002 to 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in the arts and production sectors.
Early Career in Production Coordination
Ruth McCarthy began her career in production coordination. She worked as a Production Co-ordinator at True Vision Productions from 2009 to 2010 and at October Films from 2010 to 2012. These roles involved supporting production teams and managing logistics, which laid the foundation for her later positions in production management.
Experience in Theatre Production
Ruth McCarthy has experience in theatre production, having worked as an Assistant Producer at Watford Palace Theatre in 2007 for two months. This role contributed to her understanding of the performing arts and enhanced her skills in production management.