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Hi, I’m Krista (K-Leigh) Cousins, a tech leader focused on building scalable Drupal sites and leading development teams. I specialize in Drupal site building and module development and am proficient with Drupal 10 and 11, PHP, Twig, JavaScript, and CSS. I love turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable solutions that boost performance and user experiences.
I enjoy writing clear documentation, mentoring new developers, and partnering with clients to align tickets with project goals. I’m committed to delivering innovative, user-centered results that drive success for prospective employers and help teams grow.
Skills
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Tech Lead Drupal Developer at Scarleteen
June 1, 2025 - PresentLed transitions and improvements to Drupal 11, including Twig, Sass, PHP, phpBB, and Live Helper Chat to enhance website functionality. Authored comprehensive documentation to assist new contractor developers in navigating repositories and sites. Supervised a small team of developers, facilitated meetings, and communicated with clients regarding ticket progress.
Back-End Drupal Developer at Bright Plum
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Utilized JavaScript, HTML, Sass, CSS, React, Drupal, PHP, and Twig to improve system performance. Contributed to the redesign of the Sjo greens website, enhancing user experience and design aesthetics. Developed backend solutions for the editorial experience of OPJ and Northbrook, while creating a new Bright Plum website.
Front-End Drupal Developer at Proviso Solutions
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023Used JavaScript, HTML, Sass, CSS, React, and Drupal to redesign the Walk U Home website. Managed both front-end and back-end issues to ensure seamless functionality and user experience.
Drupal Developer Intern at Bounteous
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023Applied JavaScript, HTML, Sass, CSS, React, Drupal, PHP, Twig, and Gatsby to various projects. Conducted a thorough accessibility audit of the Bounteous website, ensuring WCAG standards.
Education
Bachelor of Humanities at Thomas Edison State University
April 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Northwestern Full Stack Developer Certificate at Northwestern University, Chicago
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Drupal Easy Certificate at DrupalEasy Academy
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Drupal Easy Academy Bootcamp Certificate at DrupalEasy Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022DrupalEasy Certificate at DrupalEasy Academy
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Full Stack Developer Certificate at Northwestern University
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Bachelor of Humanities at Thomas Edison State University
April 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012Bootcamp Certificate at Northwestern University
January 1, 2021 - February 3, 2026Bachelor of Humanities at Thomas Edison State University
April 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012Full Stack Developer Certificate at Northwestern University
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021DrupalEasy Certificate at DrupalEasy Academy (Florida)
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Qualifications
Drupal Easy Certificate
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Drupal Easy Academy Bootcamp Certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Northwestern Full Stack Developer Certificate
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Bachelor of Humanities
April 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012DrupalEasy Certificate
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Bootcamp Certificate
January 1, 2021 - February 3, 2026DrupalEasy Certificate
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Full Stack Developer Certificate
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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