A Whittlesea resident Belinda Giardino has been announced as a finalist for a second year running in the City of Whittlesea Business Awards.
This year, Ms Giardino’s business A Grade Resumes has been nominated in the new ‘Home Based Business category.’
The new category of Home-Based Business recognises individuals and businesses that have not only embraced the unique challenges of operating from home but have also excelled in various aspects, including innovation, community contribution, customer service, sustainability and diversity.
‘Home Based Business’ is one of the six categories contested in the 2024 City of Whittlesea Business Awards.
Other categories are Community Contribution, Customer Service, Innovation and Enterprise, Sustainability and Environment and Workplace Diversity.
An overall winner from the six categories will be named the City of Whittlesea 2024 Business of the Year.
A special gala event will be held at Mantra Epping on Thursday, May 23.
Ms Giardino, a qualified journalist and mother of two, said, “I am so honoured to become a finalist again.”
“This category really encompasses all of the awards into one. It is lovely to be recognised for the work I have been doing,” she said.
Ms Giardino has been writing resumes for over 16 years.
She started her own business after working as a journalist for many years at a local newspaper.
Ms Giardino has also been working in the community, presenting regular Resume Writing workshops for Whittlesea Community Connections ‘Women’s Employment and Empowerment’ program.
She also presented workshops at student careers expos and local schools.
“I really enjoy being able to speak about Resume writing and share my knowledge with the community.”
