Ric Arthur Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Arlington, VA, US

The Force Writers Room (FWR) is a piorneering fusion of defense expertise and Hollywood-style storytelling that enlists creative talent from both the military and entertainment communities. We produce short films, graphic novels, and concept art that vividly portray emerging technologies and their impact on tomorrow’s battlespace. Our work has been.

Wayfarer makes GPS self-driving audio tours that function like narrative documentary works of art. Our company is comprised of writers and producers of some of the world’s biggest TV shows and movies. We're using that expertise to curate America's roads – connecting the traveler with what’s around them through the magic of GPS and storytelling.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Writer for Season One of The Last Ship, which debuted as the #1 new show on cable.

New York, NY, US

New York, NY, US

Screenwriter for NCIS. NCIS is the #1 television drama in the world by viewership.

Washington, DC, US

Understanding national security is a litmus test for leadership. The Truman National Security Project is a national security leadership institute, the nation's only organization that recruits, trains, and positions a new generation of progressives across America to lead on national security.Our mission is to provide the skills, knowledge, and network to.

Burbank, California, US

US

• Produced two full-length feature films, coordinating all aspects of the project including fundraising, strategic planning, budgeting, management of large crew and multiple vendors, hiring, and payroll.
• Supervised marketing/distribution plan for feature film Laura Smiles, resulting in a prestigious TRIBECA premiere, top drama prizes at Denver and Vail festivals and theatrical release.

• Founded VIEWg to build a coalition to change state and federal policies to enable veterans to find employment opportunities on the creative side of the film and television industry.
• Assembled a high-impact coalition of key players in the sector, including Los Angeles Mayor’s Office, Call of Duty Foundation, The Mission Continues, Veterans in Film and Television.

Patuxent River, Maryland, US

Director and EP of FLEET WRITERS ROOM, a cadre of writers, futurists, warfighters, and technologists. With this team, we’re developing a methodology to rapidly imagine and dramatize future fleet use cases to provide decision-makers with the look, touch, and feel of the future. Additionally, I am a military advisor and customer liaison to the Fleet.

Norfolk, VA, US

Leads 450 augments for Amphibious Construction Battalion One. Supervises $7 operation and staff budget, providing maritime, construction, life-support subject matter experts to active component and U.S. Pacific Fleet for over-the-shore logistic operations in times of war and humanitarian crisis.

• Manages staff writers and editors to create a single, unified digital experience to 21.8 million users to access timely information and core benefits. Oversees, top edits, and approves all content relevant, including.
• Utilized an agile management framework and LSS principles to manage workflow and pace to plan and maintain editorial calendar. Helped develop over-all content strategy for vets.gov.
• Hands-on experience with key aspects of information architecture, taxonomies, SEO, document management, Github, and content management systems (CMS).

Washington, DC, US

• Oversees all aspects of complex 300 member organization responsible for all aspects of manning support (primarily strategic planning, technology and logistics) to U.S. Navy forces operating on the Korean Peninsula.
• Directed $1.4M, 2-week deployment of 100 consummately trained professionals to support a complex international effort. Awarded Commendation Medal for running a flawless mission.
• Led team of analysts to craft post-analysis of operational effectiveness using Lean Six Sigma principles, resulting in a detailed 200+ point process improvement plan.

Washington, DC, US

• Created assessment program to measure impact of humanitarian missions as a tool for achieving U.S. State Department regional goals in the Pacific. Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for success.
• Led working group to design effects-based measurement system for public diplomacy mission.
• Supervised 30 analysts in collecting 80,000 data points during one of the largest humanitarian mission in the world, enabling a comprehensive ROI/strategic analysis.

Washington, DC, US

• Change leader hired to develop policy and staffing plan to create organization to coordinate international, military, and civilian response to humanitarian disasters affecting maritime areas of the Pacific region.
• Guided diverse 35-member civil affairs team spearheading the largest deliberate humanitarian aid mission in the world, resulting in the integration of 17 national teams and 30 NGOs.
• Coordinated training and medical activities in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, and Cambodia resulting in 100,000 hours of training delivered, 50,000 patients evaluated, and 900 surgeries.

• Founded GETTING STRONGER in order to fundraise and create humorous, impactful advocacy spots for Internet distribution ahead of the mid-term Congressional elections
• Produced three spots that collectively garnered more than 1.5 million views and was featured on the front page of The Huffington Post.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Managed CIA-funded project joining intelligence analysts with creative professionals to develop out of the box methods for predicting and combating terrorist attacks.
• Supervised brainstorming conferences in Los Angeles and development of web-based multi-media interface for participating associates to continue virtual collaboration.

Washington, DC, US

• Guided activities of 45-member unit responsible for liaison with the civilian shipping industry.
• Highly decorated for innovating a blueprint for U.S. and Australian Navy effort public-private partnership with shipping companies along the eastern coast of Australia, designed to deny maritime commons to regional.

Washington, DC, US

• Principal advisor to the Fleet Commander through a multitude of naval engagement and policy issues with Australia, Singapore and South Korea.
• Produced key products including white paper on U.S. Navy strategy for engaging nation states in the South China Sea.
• Charted the course for integrating South Korean naval assets into the Global War on Terrorism.

New York, NY, US

• Key member of a hand-selected team of international military officers responsible for maintaining conditions for long-term peace-making effort in 900 square miles of the Western Sahara.
• Awarded Joint Service Commendation Medal for negotiating and implemented a concept of operations to conduct a humanitarian de-mining effort in concert with local Bedouin fighters, which resulted in clearing 3 known.

Washington, DC, US

• Designed all marketing, sales, and presentations to meet the critical manning requirements for the U.S. Navy’s engineering programs. Assigned to Stanford and U.C. Berkeley campus.
• Recognized for pioneering a virtual marketing campaign, directly resulting in elevating area recruiting efforts from 27th to 13th in the nation.

Washington, DC, US

• Award-winning management leading to mission accomplishment, task flow and personnel supervision for work centers of 70 individuals aboard USS GERMANTOWN and USS BELLEAU WOOD.
• Orchestrated training programs for aircraft carrier during 18 month deployment to Western Pacific.
• Developed automated tracking system that measured progress, resulting in the ability to analyze training readiness in real time.
• Overhauled and implemented cost saving measures that shaved 20% off of total expenditures while accomplishing all training objectives.

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Jpme, Strategy And Policy, Operations Planning