1. Luke Breyne
6 Ludwell Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
(843) 514-1893
lbreyne@gmail.com
MARINE SAFETY SPECIALIST
Requested and received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard to complete my
bachelor’s degree and pursue a career in the private sector. Completed 3 tours at U.S. Coast
Guard Sectors, obtaining nearly 10 years of diverse experience and 9 major marine safety
qualifications. Dedicated worker with proven leadership, operating, enforcement, and training
skills that will naturally transition from a military career into a civilian environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. Coast Guard, 7/2004 – 11/2013
Pollution Responder/Supervisor
Sector Puget Sound, Incident Management Division
Seattle, WA 7/2012 - 11/2013
• Directly supervised 7 U.S.C.G. Petty Officers
• Responsible for responding to all oil/hazardous materials spills in the Puget Sound, one of the
largest and most challenging areas of responsibility in the U.S.
• Managed more than $300,000 in federal oil spill pollution funds
• Oversaw federal projects that resulted in the recovery of more than 20,000 gallons of
hazardous petroleum products in the Puget Sound
• Routinely partnered with WA State Department of Ecology, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, and local fire departments in response to sunken vessels, boat
fires, and all other unexpected maritime mishaps
• Regularly monitored contracted response companies for environmental, health and safety
standards during oil/hazmat cleanup operations
• Conducted evaluations, routinely briefed the Captain of the Port on active pollution cases,
and composed and presented weekly training to the Response Department
• Served as a mentor and trained junior members in all areas of the marine safety field
Regulated Waterfront Facility Inspector/Supervisor
Sector Charleston, Inspections Division
Charleston, SC 8/2011 – 7/2012
• Ensured the regulatory safety, security and environmental compliance of more than 35
U.S.C.G. regulated waterfront facilities in the Charleston, SC area
• Reviewed and approved all facility operations manuals, security plans, and response plans for
facilities transferring oil or hazardous material in bulk
• Ensured facility owners and operators conducted annual plan reviews and submitted the
appropriate plan revisions when required by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Established high level of rapport with Charleston area Facility Security and Safety Officers
while jointly working to maintain compliance with federal requirements

2. • Authored the qualifying examination to certify Safety/Security Facility Inspectors at U.S.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston
Foreign Flagged Vessel Inspector/Training Officer
Sector Charleston, Inspections Division
Charleston, South Carolina 6/2008 – 8/2011
• Training Officer - Foreign Flagged Vessel Inspections
• Supervised 8 U.S.C.G. Petty Officers
• Inspected all foreign flagged vessels over 500 gross tons while enforcing international code
and convention, as well as applicable U.S. laws and regulations
• Reviewed Company Safety Management Systems and ensured compliance with International
Safety Management (ISM) code, including verification of the SMC and DOC certificates
• Responsible for inspecting all required shipboard fire fighting and detection systems
including fire boundaries, fire pumps, sprinkler systems, fire dampers,
SCBAs, portable extinguishers, and fixed CO2/halon/foam extinguishing systems to be in
compliance with SOLAS, FSS Code, and NFPA standards
• Appointed board member, representing all qualifying foreign vessel inspectors in Charleston
• Verified required vessels conducted ballast water exchanges, submitted reports to NBIC,
retained records, and trained crew members on vessel specific plans and procedures
Explosive Handling Supervisor/Pollution Responder/Vessel Inspector
Sector Guam, Prevention and Compliance
Guam, US Territory 6/2005 - 6/2008
• Authorized permits and supervised the offload of regulated explosives in Apra Harbor, Guam
• Performed inspections on foreign flagged vessels
• Conducted pollution investigations for oil and hazardous material spills
• Managed the Regional Exam Center, responsible for licensing U.S mariners
Helmsman/Duty Watch Stander
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ALEX HALEY
Kodiak, Alaska 7/2004 – 6/2005
• Qualified helmsman on the 382 ft U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ALEX HALEY
• Certified firefighter using operational breathing apparatus (OBA) and proficient operator of
the shipboard fixed aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) system
• Served as a helicopter tie down team member and damage controlman
EDUCATION
American Military University
B.S. Environmental Science
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Petty Officer 1st
Class (E6) Marine Science Technician in U.S. Coast Guard
• 17 military awards/medals
• 4 month salvage operation post Hurricane Katrina - New Orleans, LA
• Lead inspector for multiple International Maritime Organization ship detentions