After moving to Australia ten years ago, Melody Rodriguez got busy cleaning our homes, workplaces, and construction sites. Six years ago, after seeing a gap in the market for an honest, reliable service that would clean a space like it was their own, she started Blue Cleaning Group Pty Ltd. The company has grown into one of Canberra’s most renowned cleaning crews, offering an impressive range of services.

Tell us about your career path. What led you to where you are now?

“I came to Australia as an international student to study English for one year and went on to study accounting for two more years. When I moved here, I left all my family and friends behind. It was quite challenging in the beginning, but my goals were clear to me; I knew that I wanted to be here. I fell in love with Australia and its people. Here, you can be anyone you want to be as long as you show dedication and passion for what you do. The opportunities are there; it is up to you to take them to the next level!”

Tell us about your organisation and your role within it.

“I’m the Sole Director/Owner of Blue Cleaning Group Pty Ltd. We provide commercial, construction, industrial, and residential cleaning services. When I started, I played most of the roles within the business. I did this so I could get first-hand information from clients, and so they would open up and be honest with me regarding the services they had received. This meant being onsite and working hands-on, often doing quality control, always following safety procedures and meeting deadlines.”

What inspired you to start your business?

“I started Blue Cleaning from scratch six years ago. I always wanted to follow in my parents’ footsteps and start my own business. I was also inspired to start Blue Cleaning after seeing the demand in Canberra for quality, reliable, and trustworthy cleaning services. I envisioned a one-stop cleaning company for commercial, construction, industrial and residential sectors, rather than specialising in just one sector.”

Who inspires you?

“My mum is my biggest inspiration. She taught us since we were very little to work hard and always encouraged us to be independent women. I’m now doing the same with my two daughters.”

What do you consider to be your organisation’s key strengths?

“Blue Cleaning Group is committed to professionalism and attention to detail. We pride ourselves on being reliable and responsible. Our team carry ownership of any projects and focus on delivering the best solution for our clients. Our key strengths are communication, and being reliable, hard-working people.”

What are your key strengths?

“What I like about myself is being positive, working hard and making it happen! I love customer service and delivering honest and quality service. I am also a role model for my team, and I do this by leading by example.”

What is the most rewarding part of your job? And the most challenging?

“The most rewarding part of my job is client satisfaction. I like when my customers are happy and satisfied with the service provided. When clients refer us to others, that is our ultimate satisfaction.

“We have multiple challenges on a daily basis; however, we have learned to overcome them as a team. I believe we are a very strong team and I feel extremely fortunate to have my colleagues as part of Blue Cleaning. I truly believe that Blue Cleaning is where it is now because of its people.”

Visit bluecleaningroup.com.au to have your home, office or worksite cleaned better than new with Melody Rodriguez and her powerhouse team at Blue Cleaning Group.

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