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Kristina VandenBerg
Officer, US Customs and Border Proteciton
Location: Christinsted, VI
Joined: Apr 1st, 2020

About (request update)

Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and effectively complete all tasks and missions encountered.

Current Whereabouts:

increasing human knowledge of the universe and finding answers to all questions.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Help save the world as a viable habitat for humanity

Education (request update)

- College Not Listed - class of 1970

Undergrad Major: Physics

Claim To Fame:

"No matter where you go, there you are." Buckaroo Banzai circa 1984 Inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics) and Kappa Mu Epsilon (Math). English Teachers kept bothering me to take my Oral Exam - finally told them I was a Physics Major and that Oral Exams had already been taken and passed - they all thought I was majoring in Literature or English.

Most Memorable Moment:

Teaching Physics 101 as a Senior - and every student flunked my first exam - Vector Algebra was easy for me, not for them. I gained respect for all of my professors who actually were able to effortlessly and effectively transmit knowledge to students.

High School: West Essex Regional High School in North Caldwell, NJ class of

Activities & Accomplishments:

NHS, School Paper Page Editor, Drama Club, Math Club, Student Council, Science Club, International Club, French Club, Awards for being the top Math & Science student.

Best Memories:

quitting Drama Class in my Senior year because I did not get the part in a play I wanted, and 6 weeks into the year, transferring in anger to the Physics Class thereby discovering the wonders of the universe and how it works. Immediate change in Career Path.

Experience

I currently work with US Customs and Border Proteciton as Officer
I have 50 years of experience working in the Science industry.

Acting Board Member | St Croix Environmental Association (SEA)
From January 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
Current board member of environmental organization.

Certified Family Mediator | Supreme Courts of the USVI
From January 2020 to Current • 6 year(s)
Family mediation services in territorial court system.

Volunteer | St George Village Botanical Garden (SGVBG)
From January 2015 to Current • 11 year(s)
Volunteer at botanical garden.

Board Member and Secretary | The Boys and Girls Club of St Croix
From January 2020 to December 2023 • 3 year(s)
Served as board member and secretary for youth organization.

Customs and Border Protection Officer | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
From January 2005 to December 2020 • 15 year(s)
Federal law enforcement officer handling customs and border security.

President | Rotary Club of St Croix â Harborside
From January 2018 to December 2019 • 1 year(s)
Led local Rotary chapter as president.

Mortgage and Real Estate Professional | Various Real Estate Companies
From January 2000 to December 2005 • 5 year(s)
Residential mortgages and real estate sales.

Financial Industry Professional | Various Financial Companies
From January 1975 to December 2005 • 30 year(s)
30 years specializing in retirement planning.

Sales Manager | Various Companies
From January 1990 to December 2000 • 10 year(s)
Sales management and marketing for 10 years.

Blackjack Dealer | St Croix's first casino
From January 1995 to December 1998 • 3 year(s)
Casino dealer at first casino on St Croix.

Front Desk Staff | Two St Croix hotels
From January 1992 to December 1995 • 3 year(s)
Hotel front desk operations at two local hotels.

Environmental Consultant | Various Environmental Firms
From January 1985 to December 1995 • 10 year(s)
Environmental consulting services for 10 years.

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