Leighanne Toole

About Leighanne Toole

Highly motivated marketing and communications professional with a passion for producing sharp, professional and unique campaigns that immediately attract attention and drive responses. Skilled in developing high-impact print and digital marketing communications. Dedicated to finding the most cost-effective and creative solutions for all challenges. Comfortable leading a team, taking direction, collaborating effectively with cross-functional units and bringing concepts to life. Proven problem solving and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.SPECIALTIES • Advertisements and promotional marketing• Branding and identity• Conference/event branding and trade shows• Digital marketing• Event planning• Internal and external communications• Multi-page publications• Social media marketing• Website and e-mail design

Experience

1. Manager, Research and Clinician Communications

   Cincinnati Children's

   Aug 2022 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Lead strategic communication planning and execution for research and clinician audiences across CCRF, the Department of Pediatrics, Population Health/HealthVine, and partnered clinical programs, serving as the primary Marketing & Communications Dept. liaison to senior leadership.Oversee and grow core research communication channels—including the Science Blog, Research Roundup, Research Annual Report, social media, and the Research Events Calendar—to strengthen visibility, engagement, and message consistency.Direct and develop the Research & Clinician Communications team while co-chairing the Research Communications Committee and collaborating with cross-functional partners, embedded communicators, and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine to align institutional messaging.Drive enterprise reputation-building efforts by identifying media opportunities, preparing spokespeople, producing high-impact content, and supporting integrated campaigns that elevate Cincinnati Children’s research leadership.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Javascript
• Typography
• Filemaker
• Indesign
• Publishing
• Html
• Slate
• Graphic Design
• Lightroom
• Branding & Identity
• Adobe Acrobat
• Mailchimp
• Advertising
• Healthcare Marketing
• Content Management Systems (Cms)
• Website Development
• Marketing Communications
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Freedcamp
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Print Publication Design
• Digital Photography
• Constant Contact
• Adobe Aem
• Web Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Wordpress
• Microsoft Office
• Php
• Logo Design
• Photoshop
• Css
• Microsoft Word
• Mac Os
• Joomla
• Direct Mail Campaigns
• Public Relations