ARMAND J. MASTRACCIO
Utica
Summary
Dynamic nonprofit leader with a proven track record at ResQ2Feed Oneida County, excelling in community outreach and coalition building. Expert in digital content creation and volunteer recruitment, I have successfully mobilized diverse stakeholders to combat food insecurity, fostering impactful partnerships and driving mission-centered initiatives that uplift underserved communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & President
ResQ2Feed Oneida County
Utica
01.2023 - Current
- Lead a county-wide food rescue and hunger-relief initiative using volunteers and technology to redirect surplus food to local nonprofits serving individuals in need.
- Built a community-based food rescue network from the ground up, engaging local businesses, churches, nonprofits, and volunteers.
- Manage all social media platforms, creating mission-centered posts, impact stories, and calls to action that highlight hunger issues and mobilize community support.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers using digital tools and personal outreach.
- Engage underserved communities through direct communication, partnerships, and on-the-ground relationship building.
- Develop messaging rooted in compassion, dignity, and faith-inspired service.
- Represent the organization publicly through online content, community conversations, and collaborative initiatives.
- Use storytelling, humor, and hope-centered messaging to raise awareness about food insecurity and community needs.
- 501c3 Nonprofit
Founder & President
Fivefold Consulting Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Provide consulting services to ministries and social entrepreneurs seeking to launch tax-exempt nonprofit organizations.
- Guide mission-driven leaders through community engagement, messaging, and outreach strategies.
- Develop communication plans and digital content for new nonprofits.
- Established and formalized the development of the Oneida County Food Coalition, an alliance of food pantries and emergency meal sites serving the residents of the County
- Reimagined the Utica Food Pantry by regaining its tax-exempt status and developing operational processes that transformed its food rescue and distribution in the city of Utica
Community Engagement & Leadership Roles
- Built relationships with diverse community groups, faith communities, and service organizations.
- Led outreach efforts focused on service, compassion, and meeting community needs.
- Developed communication strategies rooted in values, dignity, and public service.
Education
B.A. - Economics & Political Science
Assumption University
CLU, ChFC - Insurance & Financial Planning
The American College
Skills
- Social media engagement
- Content Creation
- Community Outreach
- Coalition Building
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Program Development
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Volunteer Coordination
- Faith-Routed Messaging
- Values-Based Communication
- Experience Working With Underserved Communities
- Public Relations
- Storytelling
- Digital Advocacy
- Awareness Campaigns
- Relationship Building
- Community-Based Organizations
- Nonprofit management
- Volunteer recruitment
- Digital content creation
- Public speaking
- Strategic outreach
- Strategic vision
- Community engagement
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Founder & President
ResQ2Feed Oneida County
01.2023 - Current
Founder & President
Fivefold Consulting Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Community Engagement & Leadership Roles
B.A. - Economics & Political Science
Assumption University
CLU, ChFC - Insurance & Financial Planning
The American College