Joey Somers Email and Phone Number

Integral member of a boutique family run corporate and debt restructuring advisory firm with a total nominal debt value in excess of €5 billion under management.CLIENT ADVICE• Formed part of a team that prepared NAMA (National Asset Management Agency) Business Plans for clients with property portfolios of nominal debt values ranging from €200m to €850m • Member of the successful commercial team in one of Ireland’s largest litigation cases against the State in recent times regarding the State’s acquisition of €2.1 billion in bank loans. RESEARCH• Developed chronological analysis for the case which revealed a key point to the overall success of the litigation case and critically analysed Witness Statements and reviewed daily court proceedings• Conducted Irish property market research, both qualitative and quantitative, and developed an in-depth Irish property market report in conjunction with CB Richard Ellis. • Analysed and reviewed loan and security documentation to determine client exposures• Prepared client restructuring proposals and Net Worth Statements for banking institutions MARKETING• Took initiative to rebrand the Somers & Associates logo and developed the firm's website allowing for more exposure in the current market• Project managed seminars which included such tasks as; the maintenance of contacts database, design and mailing of invitations, budgeting, and logistics on the day of the eventKNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT• Exposure to asset management of retail, commercial and investment properties in the UK, Ireland & Europe • Attended a number of seminars conducted by top Irish firms regarding: The Insolvency process / NAMA / Corporate and Debt restructuring / Bankruptcy• Gained direct exposure to a major, high-profile Irish personal insolvency• Creative problem solving for clients with difficult situations• Created Excel navigation tool for all documentation received from clients that helped improve efficiency in the office

• Developed an account of 12 clients from the UK and Ireland within 3 months• Conducted market research on the soft drinks industry in the UK using resources including Mintel and Datamonitor• Conducted sales pitch to audiences as large as 20 people• Negotiated with clients in relation to price and sales arrangements• Represented the company at a 3 day exhibition in Dusseldorf• Attended numerous account management and sales training seminars and travelled to parent company in Denmark to learn about logistics and supply chain management

• Responsible for the accurate and swift entrance of digital coding for public purchase• Developed invaluable team and computer skills, dealing with co-workers and deadlines in a busy and pressurised environment.• Built up a substantial knowledge of the digital music environment• Gained valuable marketing skills through the promotional stand at a leading events night in London

Built and maintained strong relationships with key players in the media to gain free publicity and exposure for eventsPrepared a market report on small capacity gigs – developing market analysis, competitor analysis, segmentation analysis and marketing mixContributed to significant projects including performances by Madonna, Duran Duran Developed public relations skills through creating press packs and drawing up press releases Formed part of the events team for any major press launches

Constructed media and press packages for all press launchesDealt with all administrative issues - telephone, gathering information, general office workWorked on site at events setting up, managing front door, working in press box, dealing with suppliers