Kate Vilches
 
Professional/Personal Overview
  I'm freelance writer and photographer based in Central Florida. My focus is in editing and creating Web site content -- I work part-time at WESH.com and have worked for American Cities Business Journals, the Orlando Sentinel and Central Florida News 13. I've also had news and commentary published in Orlando Magazine, travel magazines and business publications. I've written about landfills, wine bars, bridal bouquets and car dealerships, among other things.
Contact Info
  Kate Vilches
Winter Springs, FL 
USA

E-Mail: kate@ktrl.com
Work Samples
 
Business Clips  
(Orlando Magazine, 2/1/2009)
When C. Britt Beemer forecasts holiday sales figures, everybody listens.
(Orlando Business Journal, 9/12/2008)
Woof Gang Bakery, a pet food, handmade treats and toy franchise, will open seven stores in Orlando within the next 12 months, the first to open in early November in the Dr. Phillips area.
(South Florida Business Journal, 2/1/2008)
GenSpring Family Offices doesn't just face the usual challenges of an expanding business. The biggest problem for this growing multioffice investment firm, and others in its field, is finding staff.
Feature Clips  
(Orlando Magazine, 4/1/2009)
A Winter Park professional gets to know the artist-grandfather he never met by collecting the man's illustrations.
(Plenty Magazine, 7/1/2008)
Jerry Norman wants you to sleep with the fishes. But don’t worry, he won’t push you off a pier in concrete shoes.
(Go, 3/1/2008)
Once known for spring breakers and East Coast retirees fleeing the cold, Ft. Lauderdale now has a hipper image thanks to Las Olas Boulevard.
(Lifestyles East Orlando, 2/1/2007)
Written for Lifestyles Orlando bridal issue, Flower Power gets down to the nitty-gritty details with a boutique florist.
Photography  
(Industry Orlando, 4/1/2007)
City Hall in Building Orlando, Our most favored -- and feared -- local architecture
(Industry Orlando, 4/1/2007)
Fleet Peeples Dog Park, Winter Park - a husky runs in a lake
Work Info
 
Expertise
Photographer 4 Years
Reporter 4 Years
Web editor 3 Years
Specialty
Business (general) 4 Years
Lifestyle 4 Years
Travel 3 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
4 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Orlando Business Journal (11+), Orlando Magazine (6-10), Executive Living (3-5), Industry Orlando (3-5), Go Magazine (1-2), Orlando Sentinel (1-2), Plenty Magazine (1-2)
Other Work History
News editor at WESH.com
Web editor at South Florida Business Journal
Web editor at Central Florida News 13
Online intern at the Orlando Sentinel
Editor at Central Florida Future
Reporter at Four Corners Reporter
Computer Skills
Adobe Flash and Photoshop; Microsoft Office suite; SQL; some HTML
Technical Skills
Pinnacle
Associations
Society of Professional Journalists
Freelancer Availability
I occasionally freelance. I live near Orlando, FL. I am willing to travel regionally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.