Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Education Certifications
Timeline
Gordon Gilray

Gordon Gilray

Barbeau,MI

Summary

Retired law enforcement and current/former CDL accident free test driver looking for part-time or full time seasonal employment opportunities.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Driver

Kett Engineering, LINK
01.2025 - Current
  • Supported the launch of new models by conducting final validation tests that ensured compliance with established specifications.
  • Sustained a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and industry regulations throughout all testing procedures.
  • Reduced warranty claims with early identification of potential design flaws during pre-production testing stages.
  • Increased vehicle safety by performing comprehensive pre-drive inspections and reporting defects promptly.

Customs Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
08.2011 - 01.2025
  • Duties include administrative, law enforcement and investigative duties, including inspecting import and export cargo transported on every type of vehicle crossing U.S
  • Borders, criminal investigations into commercial fraud, and smuggling
  • Inspections also include searching articles of clothing, baggage and passengers entering and leaving U.S
  • Ports
  • Current CBPO 1895 GS 12-7

Light Wheel Diesel Mechanic/Bridge Crew Member

MI Army National Guard
01.1992 - 01.2012
  • Stationed at the 1437th Assault Float Bridge Company 92-98 and again in 2006 as 1437th Multi Role Bridge Company
  • Deployed to Iraq 17th of November 2009 to 22nd 2010 with the Connecticut 250th Bridge MRBC
  • Deployed to Iraq was from January 2010 to August 2010
  • Main Duties included but were not limited to; working on vehicle operator, contact maintenance team, and fill in bridge crew member.

Resident Unit Officer

Michigan Dept. of Corrections
10.1999 - 08.2011
  • Assigned to a housing unit in a state correctional facility, overseeing the activities and transortation of prisoners to ensure proper custody and security practices and procedures are met, and implemented individualized treatment programs intended to modify undesirable behaviors of prisoners

Anti-Lock Brake Test Technician

Kelsey Hayes, Lucas Varity, TRW
12.1995 - 04.2004

CDL driver hired for validation testing on passenger and commercial vehicle platforms in primarily secured closed track environments.

Control algorithm validation, Simulation environments, Road testing, Sensor testing and Driver input data aquisition.

Education

Corrections Certificate -

Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
12.1995

Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix Online, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
03.2009
Completed one semester of Criminal Justice credits.

Skills

  • Vehicle handling expertise
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Continuous learning mindset

Certification

  • Commercial Class B driver's license with Airbrake Endorsement
  • Class C Cycle Endorsement
  • Class R Recreational Double Endorsement
  • State of Michigan CPL License
  • Open Water Diving Certification
  • 16 hours of Visual Flight Rules and Flight Training time

Education Certifications

  • Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 06/01/95, 12/31/95, Corrections Certificate
  • University of Phoenix Online, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 01/01/09, 03/31/09, Completed one semester of Criminal Justice credits.

Timeline

Test Driver - Kett Engineering, LINK
01.2025 - Current
Customs Agent - U.S. Customs and Border Protection
08.2011 - 01.2025
Resident Unit Officer - Michigan Dept. of Corrections
10.1999 - 08.2011
Anti-Lock Brake Test Technician - Kelsey Hayes, Lucas Varity, TRW
12.1995 - 04.2004
Light Wheel Diesel Mechanic/Bridge Crew Member - MI Army National Guard
01.1992 - 01.2012
University of Phoenix Online - , Criminal Justice
Lake Superior State University - Corrections Certificate,
Gordon Gilray