Florida Marina Development, Inc.

experience

Kevin Goldstein manages all aspects of large-scale international development projects in the Caribbean Region. Mr. Goldstein specifically coordinates the development of business plans, creation of site plans, architecture and engineering, environmental and regulatory approvals, marketing efforts, legal document production, and construction. Mr. Goldstein has project-based experience in both the United States and in the Caribbean Region and significant experience in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for development projects.

Mr. Goldstein has an extensive knowledge of coastal biology and marine processes, and has participated in the design and engineering process of numerous coastal, civil and environmental engineering projects. He has specific experience in the development and implementation of environmental best management practices for marina operation. He is also a certified diver and has led marine environmental assessments and has experience in scoping/managing a variety of fieldwork projects.

Additional experience before joining Coastal Systems includes working for the U.S. Federal government (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) in the development of marine policy and participation in multiple international assessments of the marine and coastal environment (as a nongovernmental participant in the United Nations consultative process). Mr. Goldstein also has experience in the development and facilitation of public/private partnerships.

Professional Affiliations

Goldstein, Kevin, "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Eco-Certification Programs in North America: Clean Marina Programs," University of Delaware (November 2003).
Goldstein, Kevin, ed., "Proceedings Volume from the Workshop on Improving Regional Ocean Governance in the United States," Center for the Study of Marine Policy, University of Delaware (January 2002).
Cass, Nicole, Seong-Yong Choi, Kevin Goldstein, Steve Savage, and Melissa Theis, "Port Security for the United States," University of Delaware Marine Policy Dept. (August 2002).
Cicin-Sain, Biliana, Patricio Bernal, Veerle Vandeweerd, Stefano Belfiore, and Kevin Goldstein, "A Guide to Oceans, Coasts and Islands at the World Summit on Sustainable Development," U.N. Accredited Publication at the World Summit on Sustainable Development (August 2002).
Hong, Seoung-Yong and Kevin Goldstein, eds., "Toward the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg: Ministerial Perspectives on Oceans and Coasts at Rio+10" Conference publication from the Global Conference on Oceans and Coasts at Rio+10 (March 2002).
Goldstein, Kevin, "Implementation of Recreational Beach Standards in the U.S.: Drawing Lessons from the European Example," Jaina Boletin Informativo, Vol. 12 No. 2, pg.7-9 (December 2001).
Geiger, Andrea, Kevin Goldstein et al., "Delaware's Beach Renourishment Plan: Assessing Stakeholder Conflicts," Report to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (May 2001).

Education

Master of Marine Policy, University of Delaware.

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