Olivia D. Yost
Mansfield
Summary
Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Plasma Machinist
Mineral Fabrication and Machine
01.2026 - Current
- Managed operation and maintenance of CNC plasma cutting systems (Hypertherm) to ensure optimal performance.
- While also safely operating overhead cranes to load, unload, and position heavy materials for cutting and fabrication.
- I Interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to complete custom fabrication projects accurately and efficiently.
- I build and assemble various products including backhoe buckets, PTO screens, hammers, and custom cutouts for the machine shop.
- I Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on CNC equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
- I Collaborate with machinists, welders, and project leads to ensure quality standards and timelines are met across production orders.
Student Intern
Region 8 Planning and Development Council
08.2025 - Current
- I lead the redesign and content updates of the organization's website to improve usability, visual appeal, and brand consistency.
- I assist with digital marketing initiatives, including content creation and online visibility strategies.
- I provide technical support and perform routine maintenance on company laptops and desktops to ensure operational efficiency.
- I contribute to office space renovation, including painting, organizing, and furnishing to create a more functional work environment.
- I support administrative staff with various tasks and special projects as assigned to maintain daily operations.
Ag Innovation Specialist
Eastern Community and Technical College
08.2024 - 08.2025
- I supported the Ag Innovation Program Coordinator and others in developing innovative agricultural education programs. I designed and fabricated an Artificial Insemination Workshop facility, including welding backets and fixtures, and contributed to the creation to the creation of curriculum materials. I produced professional-quality visuals for curriculum and marketing, while also documenting project progress through photography. I collaborated on equipment design and specifications for the Petersburg Tech Center, managed vendor quotes, and assisted with phased development planning and stakeholder analysis. Additionally, I conducted research with students and focus groups to create hands-on, non-traditional learning opportunities, and applied livestock -based workshops and curriculum development.
Coordinator of the Innovation lab
Potomac State College
10.2023 - 05.2025
- I maintained woodworking, metalworking, and lab machinery.
- I began learning to implement and monitor safety protocols for all equipment within the Innovation Lab while participating in safety training sessions and becoming familiar with OSHA safety standards.
- I collected documentation and user manuals for the lab’s equipment and contributed to maintaining records of equipment use, maintenance schedules, and user compliance.
- I supported the tracking of expenditures via spreadsheets and learned to provide information for financial reporting.
- Oversaw theft prevention efforts and reported maintenance issues to facilities management.
- I also began fostering a sense of community around the Innovation Lab by promoting knowledge sharing and peer learning.
Education
Morgantown High School Graduate -
Morgantown High School
1 2022
Associate’s - Business Technology
Potomac State
1 2024
Bachelors - Business Management
Potomac State
1 2025
Skills
- Event Coordination
- Project Design
- Project Management
- Project Execution
- Collaborative Work
- Design Focused Environments
- Student Training
- Lazer Engraver
- Common Shop Equipment
- Office 365
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- GSuites
- Docs
- Slides
- Sheets
- Canva
- Pixlr
- Lightburn
- Inkscape
- Correspondence management
- Documentation and reporting
- Spreadsheet development
- Database entry
- TIG welding
- Blueprints
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Job orders
- Welding procedure specification
- Product inspection
- Workplace safety
- Production troubleshooting
- Software applications
- Quality management systems
- Record preparation
Clubs Extracurricular Activities
- Student Government (president)
- Ag and Forestry
Certifications Awards
- Stick welding Certified (2G, 3G, 4G Positions), 12/25/25
- Beef quality assurance (cow/calf), 12/22
- PowerPoint and Word, 12/22
- Green Bandana, 12/24
- Catamount Climb Higher award
Certification
- Welding stick/mig 2G/3g/4g
Websites
Timeline
CNC Plasma Machinist
Mineral Fabrication and Machine
01.2026 - Current
Student Intern
Region 8 Planning and Development Council
08.2025 - Current
Ag Innovation Specialist
Eastern Community and Technical College
08.2024 - 08.2025
Coordinator of the Innovation lab
Potomac State College
10.2023 - 05.2025
Morgantown High School Graduate -
Morgantown High School
Associate’s - Business Technology
Potomac State
Bachelors - Business Management
Potomac State