Fay Sumner (Pantry)
About Fay Sumner (Pantry)
Fay Sumner is the Lead Talent Partner at Capital On Tap, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in talent acquisition and marketing, with previous roles at UKFast and Masuri Group Ltd.
Current Role at Capital On Tap
Fay Sumner serves as the Lead Talent Partner at Capital On Tap, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition strategies and managing recruitment processes. Her experience in this capacity has contributed to the company's efforts in attracting and retaining top talent.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Fay Sumner worked at Capital On Tap as a Talent Partner from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Talent Partner from 2020 to 2021. Before that, she was employed at UKFast as an Internal Recruiter from 2015 to 2017 and as a Talent Acquisition and People specialist from 2017 to 2019. This extensive background in talent acquisition has equipped her with valuable insights into recruitment best practices.
Educational Background
Fay Sumner has a diverse educational background. She studied Modern Languages - French and Spanish at The University of Birmingham, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she attended Université de Stendhal and Universidad de Granada, achieving a 2:1 in both institutions during her studies in 2012 and 2013.
Early Career Experience
Fay Sumner began her career in various roles before transitioning into talent acquisition. She worked as a Business Development Executive at Duuzra Software International for four months in 2015. Earlier, she gained customer service experience as a Waitress/Bar Staff at Mitchells & Butlers from 2009 to 2012 and as a Chalet Host/Chalet Supervisor at TUI Travel PLC in 2009.
Internship Experience
Fay Sumner completed a two-month internship in 2013 at Masuri Group Ltd, where she focused on Marketing, PR, and Personal Assistance. This internship provided her with foundational skills in marketing and public relations, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles.