General contractor, Jokake Construction, hired Allison Black as the company’s new marketing project manager.

In her new role, Black will be managing marketing programs at Jokake both internally and externally and working with the marketing, business development and leadership teams on website and integrated campaigns.

Black started with Jokake in December 2015 and is poised to be a crucial part of marketing efforts.

She will also be in charge of collaborating and executing graphics and artwork, writing copy, communicating with stakeholders, market research, internal communication, social media, public relations and assisting with company events.

“Jokake is an amazing place to work—the culture, passion and the character of the team here are all incredibly inspiring,” Black said. “I’m enthusiastic about my future here and about marketing Jokake in a way that not only increases our new business wins but strengthens our current client relationships.”

Black earned a bachelor’s of arts degree in communication with a minor in business from Arizona State University. She previously worked with FITCH Architecture as the manager of business development and marketing. There, she landed the company’s first REVIT project with Crate & Barrel and won clients such as Francesca’s, Hobby Lobby, Tractor Supply Co., Postino/Upward Projects, Dunkin’ Brands, and more.

She also attended Scotwork negotiation training in London.

Before FITCH, she worked at Fox Restaurant Concepts, where she had the opportunity to create a group event planning/private dining business model and planned large-scale events surrounding the 2008 Super Bowl XLII. She also worked with the Phoenix Suns selling premium inventory and planning half-time entertainment performances.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Black is an International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) member and a 2015 Valley of the Sun 20-30 member with ongoing volunteer time given to several Valley children’s charities.

“With an impressive track record of marketing and business development success across an array of industries, we’re excited to welcome Allison Black to the Jokake team,” said Casey Cartier, Jokake president and CEO. “We look forward to the positive forward momentum that she’ll bring to the table in 2016.”