Rafanelli Events
John Spade is an experienced production manager with a strong background in event planning and execution, currently working at Rafanelli Events since January 2022. Previous roles at Fordham University included Senior Week Committee Chair, where John led a team in managing a $50,000 budget and coordinated vendor relations. John has demonstrated leadership as a member of the Senior Vice-President's Student Advisory Council and served as a resident assistant and first-year mentor, focusing on student support and community engagement. In addition, John has experience as a paralegal at Krez & Flores, LLP, and has contributed to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum as a docent and featured speaker. Educationally, John holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Russian and Marketing from Fordham University.
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Rafanelli Events
EVERY EVENT BEGINS WITH A STORY. We turn dreams into reality. Weave story into every thread of your event. And conjure a wonderfully collaborative magic to create celebrations that are both unmatched and unforgettable. One secret? We listen. To understand who you are. Who you want to be. And who (and what) matters most to you. We leave no stone unturned, no detail untended to, no possibility unexplored. That’s because the most beautiful event is also the smartest event, and we take pains along every step of the way to deliver both. The initial concepting conversations and the design work that realize your vision are so intrinsically linked, one literally cannot exist without the other. And when we layer in the flawless execution that has become the very essence of who we are, the results are simply spectacular. Our clients are as unique as our events. Individuals, families, Fortune 500 corporations, and non-profit organizations – each looking to create a singular, incomparable experience. For each, we meet and exceed their highest expectations – bringing an artistry to execution renowned around the world. We are Rafanelli Events, and the best event we’ve ever done is going to be yours.