Meet Catherine

Catherine Gordon is President and owner of Catherine Gordon and Associates Image Design, an Image and Human Resources Systems design firm in Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. A charismatic and visionary consultant, Catherine works with individuals and corporations to achieve an image consistent with her clients’ individual goals, skills and talents as well as the corporate identity and environment for individual advancement and corporate success.

Catherine has worked for a number of years in start–ups, business protocol training, change management and world-of-work preparation for university and college graduates and individuals who are in transition in their careers.

Her clients have included doctors, academics, business entrepreneurs, college students and housewives who are seeking career or personal changes and techniques to enhance their professional and personal success.

Over the last ten years she has lectured and  conducted workshops and seminars as well as coached individuals and groups in resume writing, interviewing techniques, verbal and non-verbal communication, team building, career planning and conflict resolution.

Her clients say that Catherine brings clarity to unfamiliar situations and that they are better prepared to deal with all situations after working with her.

 Catherine is a certified make-up artist with Ephraim Hunte Productions of NY and Trinidad, as well as a bridal consultant trained by the Professional Career Development Institute of Atlanta. After qualifying in Public Administration and International Relations (University of the West Indies), and Event Planning and Coordination from the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute, Catherine studied Image Management under the expert tutelage of Lynne Marks, founder of the London Image Institute – USA, and one of only six Certified Image Masters in the world. She is also a licensed international consultant with the Protocol School of Washington in Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol.

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Meet Johny - Associate

Johny Kanor is President of JK Quality Services a consulting and training firm which promotes service excellence in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry throughout the Caribbean.  He is one of only two individuals in Trinidad and Tobago to hold the prestigious Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) designation.

Kanor’s career in the Hospitality Industry began in France and spans seventeen (17) years.  After graduating with an Honours degree in Hotel Management from the South Bank University of London, he worked at several major European hotels including Regents Park Marriott in London, Mercure in Bordeaux, France as well as Novotel in France and London.  He performed in various challenging positions including Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, Guest Relations Officer and Banquet Coordinator.

Over the past seven (7) years, Johny has conducted in-plant and community-based training in Trinidad and Tobago in addition to supervising student interns in Trinidad.  He has also trained hospitality employees in Surinam and Guyana and his expertise has qualified him to judge at various local and international cocktail and culinary competitions.

Johny consults on Food and Beverage Management, Bar Operations, Wine Selection and Tasting throughout the Caribbean region even as far south as Guyana and Suriname. In Trinidad his clients include the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister’s Residence, Ambassador Hotel, Normandie Hotel, TamNak Thai Restaurant and The Island Club and Ma Pau’s Casino.

In addition to being a Certified Hospitality Educator, Johny is a Certified Hospitality Department Trainer (CHDT) with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, a Certified Food and Beverage Manager (CaribCert) and a Certified Hospitality Trainer (CCHT) with the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA).

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