Rylan Pendleton

Results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with over 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment for manager-level and below roles within nonprofit environments. Expertise in strategic sourcing, candidate engagement, and ATS administration, fostering positive candidate experiences. Committed to aligning hiring practices with organizational missions and enhancing People and Culture initiatives.

• President, Round Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church Association, Athens, AL, 06/01/20, Present, Provide strategic leadership for a multi-organizational association representing 22 regional churches, overseeing governance, planning, and operational coordination., Lead cross-functional committees to design and execute annual conventions, leadership training, and workforce-readiness programming., Direct community impact initiatives, including youth development, educational outreach, and large-scale food distribution efforts, ensuring continuity of services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Youth Board Member - Region V, NAACP National Board of Directors, 02/01/22, 02/28/23, Led and orchestrated regional youth leadership events, trainings, and advocacy initiatives across five states, aligning programming with national priorities and governance standards., Played a key role in planning and executing national and regional conventions, including agenda development, speaker coordination, logistics planning, and youth delegate engagement., Created and managed youth-focused campaigns designed to increase civic participation, leadership involvement, and organizational membership., Collaborated with media and communications teams to develop messaging, digital content, and outreach strategies that mobilized youth participation and amplified campaign visibility., Facilitated cross-functional meetings with regional advisors, national officers, and youth leaders to coordinate timelines, resources, and program execution., Supported data-informed decision-making by tracking participation trends and providing strategic recommendations to enhance engagement and program impact.
• Vice Chair, National Youth Works Committee, NAACP, 01/01/20, 12/31/20, Led the planning, development, and execution of national and regional campaigns focused on youth leadership development, workforce readiness, and civic engagement., Designed program frameworks and coordinated large-scale events, trainings, and advocacy initiatives aligned with organizational priorities and compliance standards., Conducted cross-functional planning meetings with national officers, regional leaders, and committee members to align goals, timelines, and resource allocation., Collaborated with communications, membership, and policy teams to support outreach strategies, campaign messaging, and participant engagement., Monitored program effectiveness and participation trends, providing recommendations to improve engagement, scalability, and operational efficiency., Supported national program development focused on workforce readiness, civic leadership, and youth advocacy., Assisted in coordinating cross-regional initiatives and leadership forums to strengthen organizational capacity.
• President, Student Government Association, Athens State University, 06/01/20, 12/31/20
• Alabama Youth & College State President, NAACP, 10/01/17, 10/31/19, Reorganized, founded, and reactivated more than 13 youth and college chapters/units statewide, strengthening governance, compliance, and leadership continuity., Created and implemented programs aligned with NAACP national initiatives, focusing on civic engagement, leadership development, workforce readiness, and social justice advocacy., Coordinated and planned statewide conventions, leadership workshops, and large-scale events supporting organizational priorities and youth development., Led statewide operational planning, including agenda development, logistics coordination, speaker engagement, and volunteer management., Directed voter registration initiatives and campus-based diversity and inclusion programming in collaboration with local chapters and national leadership., Ensured alignment with national NAACP standards, reporting requirements, and organizational policies.