With more than two and a half decades of experience, Gloria Ann Cuenod has built a distinguished career in human resources, specializing in employee benefits and engagement. She currently excels as the HR director for Flash Funding LLC, Lightning Logistics, and Rapid Crate Solutions. In these roles, she oversees employee benefits management, onboarding, recruitment, payroll processing, performance evaluations, and employee relations. Moreover, she is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that supports both the organization’s growth and the well-being of its employees.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Mrs. Cuenod is actively involved in the Houston Council of Safety Professionals and Toastmasters International. Her dedication to community service is evident through her work with hospice volunteer organizations and prison ministry programs. She also serves as a director for Hirsch Road Revival Rescue and has contributed her time to Prison Outreach International and Evangelistic Temple.
Mrs. Cuenod has a diverse career journey marked by continual growth. From 2015 to 2022, she served as the acting safety director at Lightning Logistics LLC, where she played a crucial role in ensuring compliance and workplace safety. Before that, she worked as an administrative assistant at Victory Transportation from 2007 to 2009 and ImageNet Office Systems from 2005 to 2007. In 1999, she joined Houston Copier Company/ImageWise as an office manager and human resources manager. During her tenure, she developed an HR department from the ground up, establishing processes that are still in use today.
Prior to this, Mrs. Cuenod spent over a decade as an interterritorial coordinator at Global Services from 1985 to 1998, handling a range of operational and administrative functions that contributed to the company’s efficiency. From 1982 to 1984, she worked as the billing and collections manager at Radio Relay Corp/Texas, where she honed her financial and administrative skills. Earlier in her career, she explored different fields, working as a portrait photographer with Photo Corporation of America from 1978 to 1982, a mortgage loan processor at Mortgage & Trust in 1977, and an escrow department clerk at MortgageBanc in 1976. She began her professional journey in 1975 as an administrator and medical assistant for Dr. Jamie Bonilla.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Cuenod has consistently demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to lifelong learning. She credits much of her professional development to hands-on experience, trial and error, and self-education. Without formal mentors to guide her in human resources, safety, compliance, and enforcement, she took it upon herself to master these areas, seeking assistance when needed. Now, at 67, she finds fulfillment in sharing her knowledge and experience with others who seek her guidance. She considers herself happier than ever, embracing both the wisdom and perspective that come with age.
Mrs. Cuenod’s professional accomplishments have been recognized through multiple awards. Between 2014 and 2016, she received several honors from Toastmasters International, including Best Speaker, four-time Best Evaluator, and two-time Best Table Topics winner. She also completed the Competent Leader and Competent Communicator programs. Additionally, she has received Employee of the Year awards from Houston Copier Company, ImageWise, and Lightning Logistics.
Mrs. Cuenod attributes her success to a strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and problem-solving abilities. Her capacity to adapt and reinvent herself has allowed her to remain relevant and valuable in the ever-evolving business landscape. Influenced by supportive bosses throughout her career, she has taken on the role of mentor, guiding aspiring HR professionals and sharing her real-world expertise.
Outside of her professional obligations, Mrs. Cuenod enjoys spending time with her family and friends, including her spouse and two stepchildren. Looking to the future, having achieved her career goals and traveled extensively, she is now focused on contributing to the continued success of Flash Funding LLC. Her goal is to add value to the business, help it achieve its objectives, and leave a lasting legacy of professionalism, integrity, and dedication.