Daniel Hammel

About Daniel Hammel

Experienced Senior Event Manager with a proven track record of success in the hospitality industry, specializing in planning and executing large-scale events with dedication to customer and venue satisfaction. Currently serving as a Senior Event Manager at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, I oversee the orchestration of city-wide events hosting upwards of or more attendees, ensuring seamless transition from planning to execution and surpassing client expectations.With a background encompassing various roles within convention hotels such as the San Francisco Marriott Marquis and the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, I bring a wealth of expertise in Catering Sales, Event Management, Banquet Operations, and Rooms Operations. Additionally, my roles as Event Delivery Manager and Event Manager at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown allowed me to specialize in planning corporate meetings, conferences, banquets, and working with high profile attendees and speakers further enhancing my skill set and industry knowledge.I pride myself on my ability to forge strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including local labor jurisdictions, 3rd party vendors, and customers to optimize event budgets, plan efficiently, and exceed expectations. My dedication to excellence has been recognized through various assignments serving as the lead event planner for high-profile events such as a visit by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, 2023 Pennsylvania Conference For Women, and the 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show amongst many others.

Experience

1. Senior Event Manager

   Legends Global

   Mar 2023 — Present

   Guide clients in acclimating to the facility, ensuring they understand venue capabilities, logistics, and best practices for successful events.Coordinate facility scheduling and align resources with client requirements to support seamless execution of large-scale conventions and corporate meetings.Partner with four local labor jurisdictions to interpret roles, educate clients, and strategically optimize event budgets.Develop detailed floor plans in alignment with client objectives, ensuring accurate setup of meeting rooms, exhibit halls, and ballrooms to meet all production, décor, and functional requirements.Notable Groups Include:2023 Pennsylvania Conference For Women2023 Philadelphia Marathon Exposition2024 Philadelphia Auto Show2024 Biophysical Society Annual Meeting2024 UNITE For Her: Pink Invitational2024 American Educational Research Association Annual Conference2024 Alzheimer\'s Association International Conference2024 American Society of Anesthesiology Conference2025 Philadelphia Auto Show2025 Philadelphia Marathon Exposition

Education

• Temple University

  History, Minor in Political Science

  2014

• Skyline College

  Liberal Arts

  2009

Skills

• Customer Service
• Corporate Events
• Microsoft Office
• Property Management Systems
• Event Planning
• Front Office
• Management
• Team Building
• Hotel Management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Office Administration
• Hotels
• Customer Contact
• Hospitality Industry
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management
• Public Relations
• Tourism
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Hospitality
• Revenue Analysis