Simcoach Games
Lawrence Plofker has a diverse work experience that spans various roles in game design, writing, and customer service. Lawrence currently works as a Game Designer at Simcoach Games since June 2021. Prior to this, they were a Virtual Game Design Student Associate at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. from October 2020 to June 2021, where they were involved in game ideation, research, documentation, and collaboration with software developers and content creators.
In 2020, Lawrence served as a Teaching Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University for the ETC 53-280 Tabletop Games course, assisting students in the game design process. From 2018 to 2019, they worked as a Bookseller at Barnes & Noble, specializing in the Toys and Games Department.
Lawrence also has experience as a Freelance Writer and Designer, working on various projects such as comic books, video games, and tabletop design from May 2012 to August 2019. Lawrence served as a Lead Narrative Writer and Concept Designer at Vulpe Arcana from October 2016 to January 2019, focusing on core gameplay mechanics and plot-related elements.
Additionally, Lawrence has worked as a Marketing Copywriter at Production Prints from June 2017 to April 2018, crafting marketing materials and articles. Lawrence gained customer service skills as a Center Consultant at FedEx Office from April 2013 to May 2017, receiving recognition for excellent service and contributing to a team that placed first in customer surveys.
In 2011, Lawrence had a gaming industry internship at Pnosker.com, where they wrote articles and managed a column on the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Lawrence also worked as a Writer for the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Computer Science, writing dramatic elements and developing storyboards for a team-based video game in early 2011.
Lawrence Plofker earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, where they studied from 2008 to 2012. Following this, they pursued a Masters in Entertainment Technology at Carnegie Mellon University, from 2019 to 2021. No specific field of study is indicated for the Masters program.
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Simcoach Games
Etcetera Edutainment, Inc. develops 3D games and simulation products for workplace safety and product operations training. The company offers industrial safety training simulations that provide learners with a realistic experience with equipment, people, and processes, which they can expect to encounter on the job without the real danger; andinteractive computer-based edutainment applications, which comprise architectural visualization, crowd gaming, and exhibit development. It also provides Virtual Medical Device Training, an interactive and hands-on training tool, which allows trainees to learn how to use a device safely, step by step, and then requires practice using the device in a 3D space; and health education. In addition, the company offers Safetyworks Lift Truck, a videogame-based training product; and Forklift Safety Sim, a simulation-based training solution that allows forklift operators and other workers to learn and practice the principles of OSHA-based forklift safety. It serves manufacturing, utilities, and healthcare industries. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.